Culinary School

What do we do?

USFQ offers, through Continuing Education, a variety of courses and programs based on the Liberal Arts educational model, which, supported by a wide academic offer, update and strengthen professional knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Continuing Education seeks to be one of the most versatile services offered by the university, in order to respond effectively and efficiently, and with high quality, to the demands of society.

The objectives of continuing education, in addition to promoting the acquisition of new knowledge, should be aimed at providing prompt and immediate responses to current training needs, close links between the university and the productive and social sectors, generating pro-therapeutic strategies for programs of Postgraduate and individual level, achieve social inclusion - education is possible for all people - supporting the employability and adaptability of the participants.

Open Programs

Continuing Education offers programs that are open to the public focused on the different areas of knowledge the university offers based on the country’s demands.

Professional Update Program

This program is an initiative of the USFQ Department of Continuing Education and offers you the possibility to enroll in high-level subjects without being a regular student in order to contribute to your professional development. This offer is only available in January and August.

Requirements and considerations

  • Contact the Continuing Education Department to check for available space.
  • Complete the application (download the application here) and submit an updated passport-size photograph, a copy of the university degree* and a copy of your ID to the Department of Continuing Education.
  • For some subjects, the academic title must be linked to the area of ​​knowledge to which the subject belongs..
  • The subjects correspond to regular courses at the University and are therefore subject to availability of spots.
  • A certificate will be awarded by the Department of Continuing Education to people who have passed the course according to what is stipulated in the syllabus of the subject.
  • Classmates will be University students.
  • The Professional Update courses do not grant credits or grades and therefore are not conducive to any degree. They are not validated and do not guarantee admission to the University.

Cost per subject

Check rates in the catalog:

General Public/Individual Classes 550$
General Public/Languages 450$
Alumni/Individual Classes 475$
USFQ Professors and Administrators/Individual Classes (3 cred) 400$
USFQ Professors and Administrators/Individual Classes (1 cred) 200$
USFQ Professors 150$
USFQ Administrators 135$

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Cursos

Programas Anteriores

foodies-verano-usfq
6 Jul
Don’t have plans for the summer yet? We have the best option for you… Target Audience: Gastronomy enthusiasts FOODIES SUMMER...
Modality
In Person
Inversión

$350 (includes certificate endorsed by USFQ, uniform, and all materials)

Lugar

Campus Santiago Gangotena Cumbayá USFQ

foodies-verano-usfq
3 Jun
Don’t have plans for the summer yet? We have the best option for you… Target Audience: Gastronomy enthusiasts FOODIES SUMMER...
Modality
In Person
Inversión

$350 (includes certificate endorsed by USFQ, uniform, and all materials)

Lugar

Campus Santiago Gangotena Cumbayá USFQ

Certificación de Cocina para Aficionados & Foodies
3 Jun
This program is designed for non-professionals in cooking who have a great passion for gastronomy and wish to learn basic...
Modality
In Person
Inversión

$ 1990.00 (taxes included)

Lugar

Campus Santiago Gangotena, USFQ

Certificación en Administración de Alimentos y Bebidas
3 Jun
This program aims to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills in participants to solve problems, provide personalized options to each...
Inversión

$ 325.00 taxes included

Lugar

Colonial Hall

Festival Asiático
14 Apr
Welcome to the Asian Festival at the University of San Francisco de Quito! Explore the vibrant flavors and unique culinary...
Modality
In-person
Inversión

$95 

Lugar

Santiago Gangotena Campus, USFQ

Festival Asiático
13 Apr
Welcome to the Asian Festival at the University of San Francisco de Quito! Immerse yourself in Japanese culinary culture and...
Modality
In-person
Inversión

$95 

Lugar

Santiago Gangotena Campus, USFQ

Festival Asiático
12 Apr
Welcome to the Asian Festival at the University of San Francisco de Quito! Immerse yourself in the exciting world of...
Modality
In-person
Inversión

$95

Lugar

Santiago Gangotena Campus, USFQ

Certificación de Cocina Avanzada – Foodies II
27 Feb
Welcome to the exciting world of advanced cuisine at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ)! Our Advanced Cooking Certification...
Modality
On-site
Inversión

$1850, taxes included

Lugar

Santiago Gangotena Campus, USFQ

Certificación Escuela del Asado
16 Feb
The Barbecue School is an integral part of the College of Hospitality, Culinary Arts, and Tourism at the Universidad San...
Modality
In-person
Inversión

$775 (taxes included)

Lugar

Gac 1 Cooking Classroom, Santiago

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