Osaka / Vocational school
TSUJI Culinary Institute
Over 145,000 graduates around the world. Turning dreams of a culinary career into reality with proven results and trust!
- Address
- 3-16-11 Matsuzaki-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 545-0053
- TEL(JAPAN)
- 0120-24-2418
- ryugakusei@tsuji.ac.jp
School introduction video
School Features
●The Tsujicho Group' s global network
The Tsujicho Group has more than 145,000 graduates. More than 2,800 restaurants are run by our graduates in Japan and around the world, including France, Korea, China, Australia, and other countries. Many of our graduates are now working as head chefs at hotels and famous restaurants.
●Advanced Culinary Arts and Management Course (3-year program)
The small number of students limited to 40, provides an intensive education that includes practical training at real professional workplaces and seminar-style classes. Students acquire advanced culinary skills and a broad and deep knowledge of the culinary arts with an eye toward global success by developing the ability to think.
●Culinary Arts and Management Course (2-year program)
In the first year, students are trained in the basics of all culinary genres, and in the second year, they choose one of Western, Japanese, or Chinese cuisine to specialize in. Students polish their practical skills by training in a simulated restaurant kitchen.
*Classes for the second year will be determined based on the survey of student preferences, and the results and attendance of the first year.
●Culinary Arts Course (1-year program)
There is a "Culinary Class" where students learn the fundamental techniques and understanding of all styles of French, Italian, Japanese, and Chinese food in one year and a "Western Culinary Class" where the practical training is concentrated on Western cuisine. There is also a "Double License Course" that allows graduates to retake the "Culinary Arts Course", as well as a "France Studies Course" that allows students to study abroad in France, the country that acquires advanced culinary skills.
*The above three departments allow students to obtain a chef's license without taking an exam upon graduation.
●Confectionery Arts and Management Course (2-year program)
In the first year, students learn the fundamentals of Western confectioneries, Japanese confectioneries, and bread-making. In the second year, students will be divided into three classes: the "Confectionery Comprehensive Class" for a comprehensive study of all genres, the "Bread Making and Cafe Class," which focuses on studying bread making and cafe food and drinks, and the "Western Confectionery Master Class," which focuses on studying only Western confectionery.
*Classes for the second year will be determined based on the survey of student preferences, and the results and attendance of the first year.
●Confectionery Hygiene Master Course (1-year program)
Two classes are established to choose according to your future dreams and objectives. There is a "Confectionery Class" where you can learn all genres of Western confectionery, Japanese confectionery, and bread making, and a "Western Confectionery Class" where you can focus intensively on Western confectionery. Both classes offer options for further advancement, such as the "Double License Course" to re-enter the Culinary Arts Course after graduation or the "France Studies Course" to study in France.
●Japanese Culinary Art and Business Course (2-year program)
In the first year, students acquire the basic skills and knowledge necessary for Japanese cuisine. In the second year, they will further improve those skills and knowledge, and develop the ability to not only recreate dishes, but also to create new ones. Students will also gain a global viewpoint and acquire the knowledge necessary to open and manage their own businesses.
●Japanese Culinary Course (1-year program)
Through a curriculum based on practical training, students acquire the basic skills and knowledge necessary for Japanese cuisine, and develop the ability to deal with specialty dishes such as sushi and tempura, aiming to become immediately competitive.
*Graduates of the above two departments do not obtain a chef license upon graduation. However, those who have at least two years of practical cooking experience in a restaurant are eligible to take the licensing examination.
●Learn from top chefs in the capital of gourmet cuisine at Tsujicho Group's French School.
After graduation, students can go on to the Tsujicho Group French School. After five months of learning from France's star chefs and top patissiers, students can receive about five months of training at a top restaurant in France.
You can receive direct guidance from teachers who are feature on TV and in the media.
French school of Tsujicho Group located in Lyon, France
Faculties, Departments, and Courses
Advanced Culinary Arts and Management Course Coed Daytime 3 years
Culinary Arts and Management Course Coed Daytime 2 years
Culinary Arts Course
Culinary Class
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Double License Course
Coed Daytime 1 year + 1 year -
France Studies Course
Coed Daytime 1 year + Overseas study
Western Culinary Class
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Double License Course
Coed Daytime 1 year + 1 year -
France Studies Course
Coed Daytime 1 year + Overseas study
Japanese Culinary Creative Management Course Coed Daytime 2 years
Japanese Culinary Course Coed Daytime 1 year
Confectionery Arts and Management Course Coed Daytime 2 years
Confectionery Hygienist Master Course
Confectionery Class
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Double License Course
Coed Daytime 1 year+1 year -
France Studies Course
Coed Daytime 1 year + Overseas study
Western Confectionery Class
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Double License Course
Coed Daytime 1 year+1 year -
France Studies Course
Coed Daytime 1 year + Overseas study
Curriculum Features
●"Theory + Practice + Lectures" unique program
Rather than simply memorizing recipes and techniques, students learn the underlying theory—such as the characteristics of ingredients and the purpose of heat application—while enhancing their practical skills through hands-on training. They also deepen their cultural knowledge by studying the background and traditions of cuisine. By engaging with all three elements "theory", "practice", "lectures" students gain the ability to create their own original recipes.
●Teachers that also work on TV and in the media
The Tsujicho Group has about 500 teachers. As there are so many of them, if you have any questions, you can ask them at any time. Teachers also research cutting-edge cuisine on a daily basis, winning awards at world-class competitions and appearing on TV and in the media.
●Authentic Equipment and Ingredients
The practical training rooms, designed for each specialized culinary genre, are equipped with the same equipment used in professional kitchens and are fully equipped with the latest facilities, including active learning classrooms equipped with ICT equipment and research-based cooking training rooms. In addition, the school uses real, not substituted, premium ingredients in its practical training.
Tuition and Fees
- First Year Tuition Fees
- *April 2026 enrollment
(3-year program, 2-year program) JPY 1,916,000 JPY (1-year program) JPY 2,170,000
*Payment in installments is possible. For tuition fees from the second year onward, please refer to the guidelines.
For application, please visit https://www.tsuji.ac.jp
*In case of enrollment in April 2026
[Advanced Culinary Arts and Management Course/Culinary Arts and Management Course/Culinary Arts Course/Confectionery Arts and Management Course/Confectionery Hygiene Master Course]
(3-year program) Enrollment fee: JPY 250,000, Tuition: JPY 1,026,000, Educational enhancement fee: JPY 100,000, Practical training fee: JPY 540,000, Total: JPY 1,916,000
*2nd year Tuition: JPY 1,040,000, Education Enhancement Fee: JPY 50,000, Practical training fee: JPY 560,000, Total: JPY 1,650,000
3rd year Tuition: JPY 1,034,000, Education Enhancement Fee: JPY 50,000, Practical training fee: JPY 440,000, Total: JPY 1,524,000
(2-year program) Enrollment fee: JPY 250,000, Tuition: JPY 1,026,000, Educational enhancement fee: JPY 100,000, Practical training fee: JPY 540,000, Total: JPY 1,916,000
*2nd year Tuition: JPY 1,200,000, Education Enhancement Fee: JPY 50,000, Practical training fee: JPY 624,000, Total: JPY 1,874,000
(1 year) Enrollment fee: JPY 250,000, Tuition: JPY 1,090,000, Educational enhancement fee: JPY 100,000, Practical training fee: JPY 730,000, Total: JPY 2,170,000
[Japanese Culinary Arts and Business Course/Japanese Culinary Course]
(2-year program) Enrollment fee: JPY 250,000, Tuition: JPY 940,000, Educational enhancement fee: JPY 100,000, Practical training fee: JPY 626,000, Total: JPY 1,916,000
*2nd year Tuition: JPY 1,100,000, Education Enhancement Fee: JPY 50,000, Practical training fee: JPY 724,000, Total: JPY 1,874,000
(1 year) Enrollment fee: JPY 250,000, Tuition: JPY 970,000, Educational enhancement fee: JPY 100,000, Practical training fee: JPY 850,000, Total: JPY 2,170,000
Scholarships and Honor Students System
Scholarship for International Students
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- benefit
- Amount
- JPY 100,000
- Repayment Method
- No repayment required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- (Application Requirements)
Applicants must meet both conditions ① and ② at the time of application.
Condition ② must fulfill one of options A through C.
① Applicants who are applying through the International Student Entrance Examination (First Round).
② Applicants must have obtained one of the following Japanese language proficiency certifications (scheduled exams are not accepted):
A) Passed Level N1 or N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
B) Scored 200 points or more in the Japanese subject (Reading Comprehension and Listening/Listening-Reading Comprehension total) of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)
C) Scored 400 points or more on the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test
Honor Students Scholarship for Cooking Examination/Confectionery Examination Qualifications
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- benefit
- Amount
- JPY 1,000,000 / JPY 500,000
- Repayment Method
- No repayment required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- (Application Requirements)
Applicants who have passed Level 1 or Level 2 of the "Culinary Skills Test" or "Confectionery Skills Test" conducted by our school at the time of application
(Selection Process)
● First Round: Document Screening (based on submitted application documents)
● Second Round: Interview Screening (conducted online)
France Studies Course Scholarship
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- benefit
- Amount
- JPY 300,000
- Repayment Method
- No repayment required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- (Application Requirements)
Students enrolled in the France Campus Study Abroad Course who have been accepted to the Tsuji Culinary Group France Campus for the 2027 academic year
Details regarding the application, selection, and scholarship disbursement process will be provided after enrollment.
Tsuji Family Scholarship
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- benefit
- Amount
- JPY 150,000
- Repayment Method
- No repayment required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- (Application Requirements)
Applicants must meet either condition ① or ② below (excluding those enrolled in or before the 2025 academic year):
① A parent, child, sibling, or spouse of a current student or graduate.
② Among family members (parent, child, sibling, or spouse) who are enrolling at the same time, only one person (including the applicant) is eligible.
Tuition Reduction and Exemption for Studying in France
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- Exemption
- Amount
- JPY 200,000
- Repayment Method
- No repayment required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- (Eligibility)
For students who plan to study at the Tsuji Culinary Group France Campus in the academic year following their graduation from their current department.
Double License Tuition Reduction
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- Exemption
- Amount
- JPY 300,000
- Repayment Method
- No repayment required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- (Eligibility)
For students who will advance to a designated department in the academic year following their graduation from one of the following courses:
● Culinary Arts Diploma – Double License Course
● Confectionery Hygiene Master Diploma – Double License Course
Re-enrollment Tuition Reduction
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- Exemption
- Amount
- JPY 300,000
- Repayment Method
- No repayment required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- (Eligibility)
For students who will advance to a different department at our school in the academic year following their graduation.
(This excludes those advancing from a Double License Course or to the Tsuji Culinary Group France Campus.)
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Scholarships for International Students
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- benefit
- Amount
- (12-month award) JPY 48,000 per month × 12 months, (6-month award) JPY 48,000 per month × 6 months (example for FY2024)
- Repayment Method
- No repayment required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- (Application Requirements)
This scholarship is intended for international students enrolled in one of the following departments who wish to apply for this program.
For detailed eligibility criteria, please refer to the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) website.
● Culinary Arts and Management Department
● Japanese Culinary Arts and Business Department
Information on the application, selection, and disbursement process will be provided after enrollment.
Entrance Examination
First application
- Application Period
September 1 (Mon), 2025 – September 12 (Fri)
September 16 (Tue), 2025 – October 10 (Fri)
October 14 (Tue), 2025 – December 24 (Wed)
January 8 (Thu), 2026 – March 4 (Wed)
From the second round onward, applications will close once the enrollment capacity for each department is filled. However, if there are any cancellations, applications may reopen.- Selection Process, etc.
- Entrance Examination
・Applicants with Japanese language certification: Interview test conducted online.
・Applicants without Japanese language certification: Written test and interview conducted at the school.
■Examination Schedule
October 5 (Sun) or October 12 (Sun), 2025
November 3 (Mon), 2025
The test schedule will be announced individually after application acceptance.
■Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must enter under a "Student" visa status and meet both conditions and below:
(Condition includes any one of items 1–5)
Completed at least 12 years of formal schooling
(In principle, completion of the 12th year of formal education)
Or
Completed a preparatory course designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) for admission to a Japanese university
Received at least one year of education at a certified Japanese language institute at the time of admission
A Japanese language institute refers to one designated by the notification based on the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, or certified by MEXT.
Passed N1 or N2 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
Scored 200 points or more on the Japanese subject of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)
Scored 400 points or more on the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test
Completed at least one year of education at a Japanese school (excluding kindergartens defined under Article 1 of the School Education Act)
Access
Tsuji Culinary Institute
- Address
- 3-16-11 Matsuzaki-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 545-0053 MAP
- Access
- 8 minutes walk from South Exit of Tennoji Station (JR and Osaka Metro Midosuji Line)
8 minutes walk from Abeno exit of Osaka Abenobashi station (Kintetsu line)
4 minutes walk from Exit 3 of Abeno Station (Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line)
For International Students
●There are 320 international students currently enrolled at Tsuji Culinary Institute (* FY2025)
Many students come from all over Asia and many other countries to learn about the best cuisine and pastries.
(Countries of origin of our foreign students)
Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Portugal, and more
●Abroad stores owned by our graduates
Tsujicho Group graduates operate their own restaurants not only in Japan but also in other 15 countries around the world.
(Overseas countries where our graduates have opened restaurants)
France, Germany, Spain, Monaco, Austria, USA, Canada, China, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Myanmar
●Strong support in daily life
To support students' life in Japan, we introduce them to dormitories (for men and women) and apartments. We also offer scholarships for international students so they can study with ease.
Support is also provided for students seeking employment in the field of promoting Japanese food culture overseas or as specified skills workers.
●Chosen for 10 Consecutive Years by Japanese Language School Teachers as a Recommended School for International Students
We have been selected for 10 consecutive years in the vocational school category of the "Ryugaku AWARDS", which recognizes schools recommended by faculty and staff of Japanese language schools.
We have been highly evaluated for our practical training that supports students' employment prospects, as well as for maintaining strong alumni networks overseas and continuing to support students even after graduation.