Le Cordon Bleu, the French culinary institute founded in Paris in 1895, has several campuses in Australia, including Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane. It teaches cuisine, patisserie and hospitality management, from certificates through to bachelor's and master's degrees in business and gastronomy. Training takes place in professional kitchens.
Melbourne, Australia
Official website: cordonbleu.edu
1895 in Paris
Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and more
Culinary certificates to hospitality degrees
A$26,000 – A$40,000
International students, certificates, diplomas and degrees
A$21,000 – A$26,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on cordonbleu.edu before you apply.
Diploma of Hospitality Management
DiplomaDuration
18 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 46
Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 46
Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Jan, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 60
Master of Gastronomic Tourism
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Jan, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
A famous French culinary name.
Professional kitchens for hands-on training.
Pathways from cookery certificates to degrees.
Graduates work as chefs and managers in hotels and restaurants worldwide.
Hospitality graduates join international hotel groups.
Commercial cookery is on Australia's skilled occupation lists at times; check current rules.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
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Postgrad
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Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The Melbourne campus has commercial kitchens, patisserie labs and classrooms.
Melbourne is famous for food and coffee, which suits culinary students. Rent varies a lot by suburb.
CoE from Le Cordon Bleu
Proof of funds for fees and living
Overseas Student Health Cover
English test at required level
Genuine Student statement
Valid passport and health check
Le Cordon Bleu accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply three months ahead for the CoE and visa.
Most programmes start in January, April, July and October; degrees mainly in January and July.
The Student visa, subclass 500. Le Cordon Bleu issues a Confirmation of Enrolment after you accept and pay the deposit; the application itself needs proof of funds, health cover (OSHC) and a Genuine Student statement.
Hospitality management, commercial cookery, the hospitality bachelor's and gastronomic tourism are popular. Entry needs Year 12 or equivalent and IELTS 5.5-6.5.
Le Cordon Bleu offers some scholarships. Check its Australian website.
