TSUJI Culinary Institute
More than 145,000 graduates. Make your dream of confectionery come true with the Tsujicho Group's worldwide network!

School introduction video
School Information
Address | 3-16-11 Matsuzaki-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 545-0053 |
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TEL(JAPAN) | 0120-24-2418 |
ryugakusei@tsuji.ac.jp | |
Website | https://www.tsuji.ac.jp/en/ |
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https://www.instagram.com/tsujicho/ | |
SNS Page | https://www.tiktok.com/@tsujicho |
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 simulated restaurant kitchen. *Classes for the second year are determined during the first year of study.
●Chefs' Regular Course (1-year program)
There is a "Cooking Class" in which students learn basic skills and knowledge of all genres including French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese cuisine, and confectionery in one year, and a "Western Cuisine Class *Newly established in April 2023" in which practical training is focused on Western cuisine. There is also a "Double License Course" where students can enter Tsuji Institute of Patisserie after graduation, and a "French School Study Abroad Course" where students can learn advanced cooking techniques in France, the home of French cuisine.
*The above three departments allow students to obtain a chef's license without taking an exam upon graduation.
●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 six 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.
●Japanese Culinary Creative Management 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 two departments above cannot obtain a chef's license without taking an examination. Students must have at least two years of cooking experience in a restaurant to be eligible to take the examination.

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 (3-year program)
Coed Daytime 3 years
Culinary Arts and Management Course (2-year program)
Coed Daytime 2 years
Chefs' Regular Course (1-year program)
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Double License Course
Coed Daytime 1 year + 1 year -
French School Study Abroad Course
Coed Daytime 1 year + study abroad
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French School Study Abroad Course
Coed Daytime 1 year + study abroad -
Double License Course
Coed Daytime 1 year + 1 year
Japanese Culinary Creative Management Course (2-year program)
Coed Daytime 2 years
Japanese Culinary Course (1-year program)
Coed Daytime 1 year
Curriculum Features
●"Theory + Practice + Cultivation" unique program
Rather than simply memorizing recipes and techniques, students learn the theory of such things as properties of ingredients and the meaning of heating, and then improve their skills through practical training, while also deepening their knowledge of culinary background and culture.
●Teachers that also work on TV and in the media
The Tsujiсho Group has 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 as those used in professional facilities.
In 2016, the new school building was created, fully equipped with the most advanced facilities, including active learning classrooms with ICT equipment and research-oriented cooking labs. In addition, the school uses real, not substituted, premium ingredients in its practical training.

Tuition and Fees
- First Year Tuition Fees
- *April 2023 enrollment
(3-year program, 2-year program) 1,916,000 yen (1-year program) 2,170,000 yen
*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 2023
(3-year program) Enrollment fee: 250,000 yen, Tuition: 1,026,000 yen, Educational enhancement fee: 100,000 yen, Practical training fee: 540,000 yen, Total: 1,916,000 yen
*2nd year Tuition: 1,040,000 yen, Education Enhancement Fee: 50,000 yen, Practical training fee: 560,000 yen, Total: 1,650,000 yen
3rd year Tuition: 1,034,000 yen, Education Enhancement Fee: 50,000 yen, Practical training fee: 440,000 yen, Total: 1,524,000 yen
(2-year program) Enrollment fee: 250,000 yen, Tuition: 1,026,000 yen, Educational enhancement fee: 100,000 yen, Practical training fee: 540,000 yen, Total: 1,916,000 yen
*2nd year Tuition: 1,200,000 yen, Education Enhancement Fee: 50,000 yen, Practical training fee: 624,000 yen, Total: 1,874,000 yen
(1 year) Enrollment fee: 250,000 yen, Tuition: 1,090,000 yen, Educational enhancement fee: 100,000 yen, Practical training fee: 730,000 yen, Total: 2,170,000 yen
Scholarships and Honor Students System
Scholarship Program for International Students
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- Grant
- Amount
- 150,000 yen
- Repayment Method
- No refund required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- Information on entry, selection, and grants will be provided after enrollment.
Who can apply: International students who will enroll in Tsuji Culinary Institute in April 2023 and wish to apply for this program.
Honor Students Scholarship Program for Cooking Examination/Confectionery Examination Qualifications
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- Grant
- Amount
- 1,000,000 yen
- Repayment Method
- No refund required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- (Application Requirements)
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria (1) and (2).
(1) Those who have obtained Cooking Certification Grade 2 or higher, or Confectionery Certification Grade 2 recommended by the school at the time of application.
(2) Those who intend to enroll in the school the year following the year of application.
(Selection Process)
Primary selection by documents
Secondary selection by interview
Human Resources for the Promotion of Japanese Cuisine Scholarship Program
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- Grant
- Amount
- 150,000 yen
- Repayment Method
- No refund required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- (Application Requirements)
Applicants must apply to the Japanese Culinary Creative Management Course or Japanese Culinary Course. Furthermore, applicants must be willing to improve their knowledge and skills in cooking, and have a desire to promote Japanese food culture to the world.
(Selection Process)
Documents Screening
French School International Study Scholarship Program
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- Grant
- Amount
- 300,000 yen
- Repayment Method
- No refund required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- (Application Requirements)
Students who are enrolled in a study abroad course at the Tsujicho Group French School, and who wish to apply for this program after entering the Tsujicho Group French School in 2024.
*Information on entry, selection, and grants will be provided after enrollment.
Siblings and Children of Graduates Tuition Reduced Fees Program
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- Other
- Amount
- 150,000 yen
- Repayment Method
- No refund required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- (Application Requirements)
Those who meet either of the following conditions (1) or (2) (except for students enrolled before the 2022 academic year)
(1) Children or siblings of current students or graduates.
(2) Only one person up to the second degree of kinship who enrolls in the school at the same time.
French School Tuition Reduction Program
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- Other
- Amount
- 300,000 yen
- Repayment Method
- No refund required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- (Application Requirements)
Applicants who will be enrolled in the following schools in April 2023 and will enter a French school after graduation
[Tsuji Culinary Institute] ●Advanced Culinary Arts and Management Course, Culinary Arts and Management Course, Chefs' Regular Course
Double License Tuition Reduction Program
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- Other
- Amount
- 350,000 yen (Entrance fee and educational enhancement fee for the school you will enter)
- Repayment Method
- No refund required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- (Application Requirements)
Applicants must enroll in the following courses in April 2023
●Chefs' Regular Course Double License Course
Tuition Reduction Program for Accredited Schools Entrants
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- Other
- Amount
- 350,000 yen (Entrance fee and educational enhancement fee for the school you will enter)
- Repayment Method
- No refund required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- (Application Requirements)
Students who enter the following schools and who will further their studies in other subjects in the Tsujicho Group after graduation.
●All departments (excluding those who enroll in Chefs' Regular Course Double License Course or French School)
Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students
- Stipend/Loan, Interest-free/Loan, Interest-bearing/Exemption
- Grant
- Amount
- 48,000 yen per month x 12 months, 48,000 yen per month x 6 months (example for FY2021)
- Repayment Method
- No refund required
- Application Requirements, Selection Process, etc.
- (Application Requirements)
International students who enroll in the following departments in 2023 academic year and wish to apply for this program
*For detailed application requirements, please refer to the JASSO website.
●Culinary Arts and Management Course
*Information on entry, selection, and grants will be provided after enrollment.
Entrance Examination
First application
- Application Period
- Application period: September 1 (Thursday) to September 7 (Wednesday), must be submitted within the designated period.
- Selection Process, etc.
- All applications will be accepted during the application period.
Requirements: All applicants who meet the application requirements
*Foreign nationals residing in Japan with a status other than "Study Abroad" should contact the International Students Information Desk.
*Applications close at 5:00 p.m. on the last day of each application period.
Second application
- Application Period
- Application period: September 8 (Thursday) to October 5 (Wednesday), must be submitted within the designated period.
- Selection Process, etc.
- Even during this period, applications will be closed as soon as the number of applicants reaches the maximum number.
Requirements: All applicants who meet the application requirements
*Foreign nationals residing in Japan with a status other than "Study Abroad" should contact the International Students Information Desk.
*Applications close at 5:00 p.m. on the last day of each application period.
Third application (1)
- Application Period
- Application period: October 6 (Thursday) to December 26 (Monday), must be submitted within the designated period.
- Selection Process, etc.
- Even during this period, applications will be closed as soon as the number of applicants reaches the maximum number.
Requirements: Applicants who meet the application requirements and reside outside of Japan.
*Foreign nationals residing in Japan with a status other than "Study Abroad" should contact the International Students Information Desk.
*Applications close at 5:00 p.m. on the last day of each application period.
Third application (2)
- Application Period
- Application period: October 6 (Thursday) to March 6 (Monday) 2023, must be submitted within the designated period.
- Selection Process, etc.
- Even during this period, applications will be closed as soon as the number of applicants reaches the maximum number.
Requirements: Applicants must meet the application requirements and reside in Japan.
*Foreign nationals residing in Japan with a status other than "Study Abroad" should contact the International Students Information Desk.
*Applications close at 5:00 p.m. on the last day of each application period.
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 198 international students currently enrolled at Tsuji Culinary Institute (FY 2021)
Many students come from all over Asia and 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, Singapore, Italy, Mexico
●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, Palau, Thailand
●Strong support in daily life
To support students' life in Japan, we introduce them to dormitories (for men and women) and apartments, and also offer scholarships for international students so that they can study at ease.
Support is also provided for students seeking employment in the field of promoting Japanese food culture overseas or as specified skills workers.
●Selected by Japanese Language School Teachers as "College Recommended for International Students"
Since 2014, Japanese language schools teaching staff have selected us as the best choice to recommend to international students for further study in Japan in the vocational school category of the "Ryugaku AWARDS" every year. The award was given to our school in recognition of the fact that the school's culinary techniques coaching aimed at finding employment is valued much higher than other culinary schools and that it has an alumni association overseas that continues to support students even after graduation.