Before applying, we strongly recommend that you book a free counseling call with our admissions team. If you already had it or visited our open doors events and don’t have other questions, please move forward.

Step 1: Application

Begin your application process by clicking “APPLY NOW” on our website and complete the application form.

Our Admissions team will review your application and provide you with instructions on arranging an interview with us.

Step 2: Interview

Book an interview slot (either online or in person) using the link provided in the email we sent you. Please note that a registration fee of €50 must be paid at the time of booking.

During the interview, we will evaluate your English language proficiency level and find out more about your motivation to study at HRC Culinary Academy.

Step 3: Admission

Following a successful interview, we will send you instructions on how to create your student profile on our platform. Please prepare the required documentation, upload it to the platform, and pay your enrollment fee (note: this is an administration fee, not your tuition fees).

Documents required:

• Copy of ID card/Passport
• Secondary School Diploma
• Medical Certificate & Health booklet (issued in Bulgaria)
• Birth certificate
• 4 Passport size photos (height 45 mm and width 35 mm, on a matte surface)
• CV

Step 4: Enrollment  

No later than two weeks before the program start date, you must transfer the equipment and tuition fees. If you would like to arrange an installment plan, please contact us.

A few weeks before the beginning of the semester, we will send you an email with details regarding the beginning of the semester and what would be helpful to know as a newcomer.

Should you be having any questions maybe they could be answered here.

Each program uses a different pricing policy.

We’ll be happy to explain to you the installment plan options during your admission process.

Application Fee – €50*

Enrollment Fees:

• Bulgarian students – €150*
• European students – €250*
• For the bachelor program you can see the fees from the following link: https://www.hrcacademy.com/en/programs/bachelor-degree-in-food-and-culinary-management/

*Please note that application and enrollment fees are non-refundable.

Equipment Fees:

• All culinary programs – €700
• Pastry&Bakery Program – €550

Tuition Fees Degree Programs (per semester)

• Culinary Arts – €2800** /€3400***
• Professional Chef’s Certificate – €2800** /€3400***
• Food Preparation Certificate – €2800** /€3400***

**Students with Bulgarian citizenship

***Students from EU

Tuition Fees Certificate Programs (one-time fee)

• Cold&Hot Kitchen – €1800
• Pastry&Bakery – €1500

Learn about our scholarships here.

You can find our bank accounts here.

HRC Academy reserves the right to review and modify the fees and Terms and Conditions of each year at any time and without prior notice. To maintain the standards expected from the institution, the fees are reviewed annually.

• If you cancel your studies before the semester begins, HRC Academy will refund the tuition fees paid, minus the Application fee €50 and Enrollment fee. No refunds will be issued for tuition fees after the semester has started.
• All applicable refunds will be processed within one month of the Student’s notice of termination.