MASTER MORE THAN COOKING
World's Best Culinary Training Institution in 2025
MASTER MORE THAN COOKING
World's Best Culinary Training Institution in 2025
Paid internship opportunities with 100% placement success rate
Faculties with 20+ years of experience
Study in India and France
École Ducasse, founded by the legendary 21-Michelin-starred Chef Alain Ducasse, is a globally acclaimed culinary institute.
Recognized as the World's Best Culinary Training Institution, it blends tradition with cutting-edge innovation to shape the next generation of chefs and culinary entrepreneurs.
ISH by numbers
~1400
Student campus community
60%
of students on need-based scholarships
100%
graduation employment rate for eligible graduates
1:1
50% male and 50% female students
80%
of faculty with ~10 years of industry experience
1:20
Faculty to Student ratio
Programmes breakdown
Know your faculty
Chef Aabhas Jain
Associate Director - Culinary Studies & Program
Expertise in pastry arts and a rich background as a Pastry Chef at Oberoi Hotels and School for European Pastry, combining culinary excellence with academic leadership.
Chef Babu Nagarajan
Director - Culinary Studies & Program
Extensive experience as Chef de Cuisine at Hilton, and The Leela Palace, blending education and culinary leadership across global brands.
Dr.(Chef) Zubin D'souza - Ph.D, CHD, CFBE
Dean - Culinary Studies
Former Executive Chef at Oberoi Hotels, with over two decades of leadership in culinary excellence across premier hospitality brands.
Frequently asked questions
The program offers two options:
✔ 3-year B.A. degree in Culinary Arts
✔ 4-year B.A. (Hons) degree with advanced specialization
Applicants must have completed Class 12 (or equivalent). No prior culinary experience is required, but a passion for food, baking, and culinary skills is essential.
This is a globally recognized culinary arts degree, backed by École Ducasse, a world leader in culinary education. It combines:
✔ Hands-on chef training with expert mentorship
✔ Cutting-edge culinary techniques including pastry & bakery arts
✔ F&B entrepreneurship & industry exposure
- India Pathway: Earn a chef diploma-level culinary degree at Gurugram University, with École Ducasse Global Certificate Recognition.
- France Pathway: Transfer in Semester 7 to École Ducasse France and graduate with a dual culinary degree.
Yes! The France Pathway allows students to train at École Ducasse France, gaining Michelin-star-level culinary training and global industry insights
Students master:
✔ Culinary skills & professional chef techniques
✔ Pastry & bakery specialization
✔ Global cuisines, including Indian, Asian & European
✔ Entrepreneurship & financial management for chefs
✔ Digital marketing strategies for food businesses
Absolutely! Whether you dream of becoming a professional chef, opening your own bakery or restaurant, or entering culinary research & development, this program equips you for success.
Graduates can explore careers such as:
✔ Chef in fine dining restaurants
✔ Bakery & pastry chef
✔ Culinary entrepreneur – restaurant or cloud kitchen owner
✔ Food consultant, recipe developer, or R&D chef
✔ Culinary educator or food stylist
Yes! This program is accredited by Gurugram University and École Ducasse France, making it a globally recognized culinary degree with strong industry credibility.
✔ Apply online via the official website
✔ Contact the admissions team for assistance
✔ Early applications recommended due to limited seats
Success stories
Satakshi Kaabi
After realizing my true passion for culinary arts halfway through a filmmaking course, I wanted to do something short and very intensive. The diploma course at ISH gave me that opportunity. The master classes, enriched by chefs bringing ingredients from their native lands, offered a unique experience of cultural immersion. I not only learned the intricacies of Asian cuisine but also discovered my true calling.
Raina Modi
Looking back at my journey at Ecole Ducasse India, I realize how much our culinary dean, Chef Zubin and in fact all the Chefs has been my guiding light—their support and mentorship have been invaluable. The dual degree program (ISH 7 Ed Paris) and the exposure to global networks, along with the hands-on experience, have prepared me for whatever comes next in my culinary career
Satkriti Bhatt
From mastering French pastry techniques in ISH to hands-on learning in event planning and menu creation, these four years have shaped me into a more skilled and confident chef. Ed India has been instrumental in preparing me for the next chapter of my culinary career
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