International Academic Partnerships

Let’s shape the future of culinary and hospitality education together

École Ducasse develops international academic partnerships with leading institutions seeking to enrich their offering, enhance their attractiveness, and align their programs with the real expectations of the hospitality industry.

Our ambition: to support you in designing high value-added programs that combine academic rigor, industry expertise, and international reach.

Our model is built on a flexible, modular, and scalable approach, enabling each institution to develop a tailored collaboration at its own pace.

An approach designed for premium institutions

Flexible, strategic, and scalable

Full academic autonomy

You retain governance, your brand identity, and the delivery of your degrees.

Progressive deployment

Start with targeted formats and expand the partnership in line with your ambitions.

Modular collaboration

Choose the level of engagement that best fits your resources, market, and vision.

What we can build together

High value-added collaboration formats

Masterclasses & expert sessions

One-off interventions by École Ducasse chefs and industry professionals to enrich your programs and expose your students to real-world standards.

Co-developed academic modules

Tailor-made educational content integrated into your existing curricula to strengthen differentiation.

Joint professional certifications

Creation of recognized certifications enhancing employability and program clarity.

Short programs & specializations

Offers designed for continuing education, international audiences, or targeted segments.

Integrated degree pathways

Co-development of full programs (bachelor’s degrees, dual degrees, international tracks) combining academic excellence and professional expertise.

A scalable model

Each partnership can begin with a simple initiative and evolve into a more structured collaboration, depending on results, opportunities, and the project’s strategic development.

Example of an advanced academic collaboration

Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management

A large-scale co-developed program:

  • Degree awarded by the partner institution
  • Specialized content developed with École Ducasse
  • Strong international dimension and enhanced employability

This example illustrates the potential of our partnerships without constituting a prerequisite.

Benefits for your institution

Academic excellence

More relevant programs aligned with industry standards

International attractiveness & visibility

A stronger positioning alongside a leading institution

Strategic development

New opportunities for growth, pedagogical innovation, and student recruitment

Our methodology

A structured, impact-driven collaboration

01 — Strategic analysis

Understanding your objectives, positioning, and program portfolio

02 — Co-development

Defining the most relevant formats and content for your institution

03 — Measurable impact

Deployment with tangible results on academic quality, attractiveness, and employability

Partners & Academic alliances

Universities, business schools, culinary institutions: let’s explore dual degrees, student exchanges, or co-accreditation programmes together.