Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

The Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department at Beykent University is dedicated to educating innovative and skilled chefs who possess comprehensive knowledge of both Turkish and international cuisines. The program aims to develop creative, entrepreneurial, and globally competitive professionals who can lead in the evolving culinary industry.

The four-year undergraduate curriculum offers a multidisciplinary approach that combines culinary arts with essential business and management skills. Students receive rigorous training in food preparation techniques, flavor development, menu planning, nutrition, and presentation, grounded in both traditional Turkish culinary heritage and contemporary global food trends.

In addition to practical kitchen skills, the program integrates courses in food safety, hygiene, kitchen management, hospitality entrepreneurship, marketing, and sustainable practices. This blend ensures that graduates are not only adept chefs but also well-versed in the operational and strategic aspects of running successful culinary businesses.

Students benefit from hands-on laboratory sessions, workshops, and internships that provide real-world experience in professional kitchens, restaurants, hotels, and catering services. Exposure to current technologies and innovative culinary methods prepares students to excel in diverse settings, from boutique restaurants to large-scale food production enterprises.

The program also fosters creativity, critical thinking, and cultural appreciation, encouraging students to experiment with flavors and techniques while respecting culinary traditions. Through seminars and collaborations with industry experts, students stay connected with emerging trends and best practices worldwide.

The language of instruction is Turkish, and the program duration is 4 years. Graduates of the Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department leave equipped with the skills, knowledge, and entrepreneurial mindset necessary to thrive in the global culinary scene and contribute to the advancement of the food industry.