The Alliance: Study in France at Institut Lyfe
Studying hospitality or culinary arts? You can now finetune your understanding of French cuisine and impeccable service in the very heart of France with a student exchange to the prestigious Institut Lyfe (formerly Institut Paul Bocuse).
Because AUT is a member of the Alliance – Institut Lyfe’s exclusive network with the world’s best hospitality and culinary schools – you could spend a semester in Lyon, France through the Alliance Summer Programme and then credit 60 points to your AUT degree.
Learn hospitality from the best
Set within two French chateaus surrounded by lush greenery, Institut Lyfe is a world leader in the teaching of hospitality, food service and culinary arts. Created by Accor Group co-founder Gérard Pélisson and iconic chef Paul Bocuse, it’s the perfect place to further your culinary arts or hospitality skills.
Why choose Institut Lyfe for your student exchange?
- Expand your horizons and immerse yourself in French culture
- Discover the secrets of fine dining and impeccable service in the country that has perfected both
- Walk in the footsteps of Paul Bocuse who co-founded Institut Lyfe
- Make friends from all over the world and expand your professional networks
- Learn from Michelin-starred chefs, Meilleurs Ouvriers de France and winners of the Bocuse d’Or
- Access world-class facilities, including four and five-star hotels and a Michelin-starred restaurant
- Study in the gastronomic capital of France – Lyon has more restaurants per head than anywhere else in France
AUT’s partnership with Institut Lyfe
Institut Lyfe’s international hospitality education network, known as the Alliance, brings together the best hospitality, restaurant and culinary arts management schools and universities around the world.
As the only member in Australasia, AUT has been welcomed into this exclusive alliance with 25 other leading hospitality and culinary schools around the globe.
Going on a student exchange
Find out more about how studying overseas on a student exchange could change your life and how to apply to go on a student exchange while you're studying at AUT.