France · Master's
Institut Paul Bocuse (Institut Lyfe)
MSc International Hospitality Management
Institut Paul Bocuse (Institut Lyfe)
Course Overview
Institut Paul Bocuse (now Institut Lyfe), near Lyon — France's gastronomic capital — is one of the world's most prestigious schools of culinary arts and hospitality management, founded by legendary chef Paul Bocuse. Its English-taught MSc in International Hospitality Management combines luxury-hospitality strategy, food-and-beverage and culinary excellence, revenue and operations management, and entrepreneurship, taught in a working château environment with teaching restaurants, plus an extended industry placement with leading hotel and restaurant groups.
Sri Lankan applicants — hospitality, tourism, culinary, and business graduates — choose Institut Paul Bocuse for: a globally elite English-medium hospitality and culinary credential, immersion in French gastronomy and luxury service, France's affordable living relative to Paris, and the country's 1-year job-search residence permit (APS). Given tourism's central role in Sri Lanka's economy, this expertise is directly relevant. The MSc suits those targeting luxury hotel and restaurant management, F&B leadership, and hospitality entrepreneurship.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A recognised Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary Arts, Business, or a related discipline; relevant experience is valued.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants with degrees in Hospitality / Tourism / Culinary Management (SLIIT, NSBM, ICBT, SLITHM, university tourism programmes) are competitive.
- check_circle A motivation letter, an academic CV, and an admissions interview.
- check_circle Application via Campus France plus the institute's admissions; certified, translated transcripts.
- check_circle Hospitality or culinary work experience strengthens the file.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 88 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: C1 Advanced.
- check_circle Programme is taught in English — French not required to start, though basic French aids the placement and daily life.
- check_circle Waived if your Bachelor's was taught and assessed entirely in English (Sri Lankan applicants with English-medium degrees qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (full programme) | €17,500 | Rs. 6,037,500 |
| Living Expenses in Lyon (18 months) | €16,500 | Rs. 5,692,500 |
| Student Visa, OFII & Health Insurance | €600 | Rs. 207,000 |
| Uniforms, Materials & Books | €900 | Rs. 310,500 |
| Total Programme Investment | €35,500 | Rs. 12,247,500 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
France grants non-EU Master's graduates a 12-month job-search residence permit (APS), converting to a work permit at a qualifying offer; the extended industry placement often leads directly to offers. Graduates work in luxury hotel groups (Accor, LVMH hospitality, Four Seasons), Michelin-level restaurants, F&B and revenue management, and hospitality consulting. Sri Lankan returnees route into resort and luxury-hotel management, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, F&B leadership, and hospitality entrepreneurship.
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