Higher Diploma in Gastronomic Pastry
Higher Diploma in Gastronomic Pastry
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Duration8 months
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Start dateNovember 2026
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Modality
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Languages
Specialise in professional, creative and innovative pastry
With the CETT-UB Advanced Diploma in Gastronomic Pastry, you will enhance your creative skills through an innovative and scientific approach, helping you to design new dessert and sweet culinary creations.
You will learn the main advanced pastry techniques and develop the skills required to take on positions of responsibility in both professional pastry kitchens and restaurant pastry sections.
Broaden your knowledge and undertake professional pastry training leading to a diploma from the University of Barcelona.
Learn from a teaching team made up of lecturers and practising professional pastry chefs, and benefit from an innovative methodology combining online theory classes, which you can complete at your own pace, with practical sessions in the specialised training kitchens at the CETT-UB Campus.
Who is this pastry diploma for?
Culinary professionals or those with previous studies or experience in gastronomy
- Students completing an Advanced Vocational Training qualification in Culinary Management, as well as university graduates in culinary arts and gastronomy.
- Culinary professionals looking to specialise in pastry.
- Professionals or owners of restaurants, gastronomic businesses or pastry establishments who wish to expand and/or enhance their sweet culinary offering.
- Anyone with proven experience in pastry or the restaurant industry who wishes to deepen their theoretical and practical knowledge of pastry.
Pastry training for professionals
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Flexible blended learning
To prepare you for the practical classes, where you will consolidate your knowledge through the learning-by-doing approach.
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Digital tools for your training
You will have access to innovative tools, as well as continuous personalised support and guidance from the teaching staff.
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Professional internships in pastry
You may be able to have your work placement in companies within the sector recognised, complementing the achievement of the programme’s learning objectives.
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University diploma in pastry
It is the only University Extension Diploma in Gastronomic Pastry offered by the University of Barcelona.
Why study Professional Pastry at CETT-UB?
Comprehensive training in professional pastry
Gain in-depth knowledge of the latest trends in pastry and confectionery, exploring a wide range of desserts designed to meet customers’ preferences and dietary requirements.
This programme will equip you with the skills to create high-end pastry and desserts tailored to the needs of today’s market.
Creative pastry with a scientific approach
Explore pastry from a scientific perspective, enabling you to understand the processes behind each recipe and giving you the knowledge to innovate rather than simply replicate.
You will also learn fine art techniques that will stimulate your creativity and enable you to develop a unique and personal approach to sweet cuisine, bringing together art and gastronomy.
With multisensory experiences as the common thread, the programme combines science, creativity, technology and innovation.
Practical training in pastry
Benefit from a learning model that combines asynchronous theoretical and practical sessions, allowing you to study at your own pace, with 100% practical classes in CETT’s specialised training facilities.
The flipped classroom methodology will allow you to prepare flexibly for the practical sessions, ensuring you make the most of your time in the classroom.
Specialisation and career opportunities
Complete your training with work placements at renowned restaurants and leading companies in the sector, supported by CETT’s network of more than 900 collaboration agreements.
You will earn a unique University Extension Diploma in Gastronomic Pastry from the University of Barcelona, opening up new career opportunities and enabling you to specialise in this exciting field.
Why CETT-UB?
CETT-UB is an institute with a strong academic reputation: it is supported by the University of Barcelona, scores high in international rankings, has more than 56 years of experience and over 22,000 alumni, guaranteeing prestige and educational quality.
You will study in an international environment: every year, the campus receives more than 1,200 students from over 75 countries who choose CETT to train in tourism, hospitality and gastronomy. This cultural diversity, together with academic mobility opportunities, will enrich your learning experience and prepare you for a global career in the tourism industry.
CETT-UB has a close relationship with the tourism industry, ensuring that your training will be consistent with the needs of the labor market. As the institute has more than 1,000 agreements with companies in the sector, you will have access to employment and internship opportunities. A high percentage of CETT graduates also find employment in the sector, which demonstrates the quality and relevance of our training.
At CETT-UB, you will learn through real challenges and projects. You will have the opportunity to participate in national and international awards and competitions, which will allow you to make your mark and develop your skills with a global perspective.
The CETT Campus has learning spaces that reflect the reality of the sector: such as the Hotel Universitario Alimara, the Aula Restaurant, Espai Fòrum and the Ágora BCN residence. You will be able to apply your knowledge in real work environments, connect with active professionals and develop innovative projects.
Campus CETT
Training Center
Building
Reception
Resource center
Career Services
Theoretical teaching classrooms
Technical Classrooms
Pre-preparation Classroom
Cooking Workshop
Techno-Culinary Classroom
Research and Innovation Space
Demonstration Kitchen Classroom
UB-Bullipedia Space
Sommeliers Classrooms
Reception Classroom
Computer Classrooms
Applied Technology Classrooms
Restaurant Classroom
Forum Space
Kitchen Classroom
Alimara University Hotel
Reception
Summum Restaurant
Event Rooms
Garden
Rooms
Àgora BCN University Residence
Reception
Rooms
Dining Room
Leisure Room
Gym
Activity Rooms
Garden
CETT International Support
Because we understand the challenges of living in a new and unfamiliar environment, the CETT-UB Campus offers the support of the International Relations Office (IRO), which provides guidance, advice and assistance to international students enrolled on master’s programmes.
The IRO team will provide you with relevant information on practical aspects of living in Barcelona, such as registering with the local municipality, applying for a Foreigner Identity Number (NIE) and finding accommodation in the city.
Administrative procedures related to your academic stay
The IRO team will provide you with up-to-date information on the administrative procedures you will need to complete once you arrive in Barcelona, offering guidance on essential documents such as the Foreigner Identity Number (NIE), local municipality registration and your university student card.
Languages
If Spanish is not your first language, the IRO team will advise you on how and where to learn it. They will also provide information on where to learn Catalan, helping you to integrate more easily into everyday life in the city.
You can also improve your Spanish through the certified courses offered by CETT-UB’s Language Department. Alternatively, if you would like to practise any other language in an informal setting, you can take part free of charge in our language exchange programme for CETT-UB students.
Contact the International Relations Office
Professional internships in pastry
During your studies at CETT-UB, you will have the opportunity to undertake work placements at leading companies and institutions, allowing you to apply and complement the knowledge gained through your academic studies while developing the skills and competencies required for your future professional career.
Professional internship options
Curricular placements: Linked to subjects within the programme you are studying and forming part of your academic curriculum. These placements are therefore compulsory.
Extracurricular placements: Not included in the programme curriculum and undertaken on a voluntary basis.
Work placements are carried out through university-company cooperation agreements and are supervised by lecturers with expertise in the relevant fields.
CETT-UB will help you identify the opportunities that best match your professional profile and aspirations, from the more than 900 placement requests from companies we receive each year. We will also help you make contact with and support you throughout the process of accessing the companies and institutions that best align with your professional goals.
As a distinctive feature that sets CETT-UB apart, the Campus has its own group of companies dedicated to training and providing high-quality hospitality and tourism services, giving you the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice without leaving the Campus:
- Hotel Alimara
- Àgora BCN University Residence
- Aula Restaurant
- Summum Restaurant & Bar
For more information, visit the Career Services section, contact us by email at [email protected], or visit us on the first floor of the Campus.
Career opportunities in pastry
- Restaurant pastry section
- Professional pastry kitchen
- Pastry catering services
- Your own business
- Consultancy services for hospitality businesses
- Industrial or semi-industrial pastry companies
Student Services
Students have access to a wide range of services designed to make their academic experience truly unique.
The CETT Campus offers an excellent range of dining options at Espai Fòrum, Aula Restaurant and the Hotel Alimara. It also features a multidisciplinary Resource Centre with an extensive collection of books, tools and digital resources to support and enhance learning beyond the classroom.
In addition, with the CETT-UB App, you can download the Virtual Campus app and access the full Campus experience wherever you are.
Other services you may be interested in
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Career Services
The Career Services Department provides guidance and support in finding work placements and career opportunities with leading companies in the sector. It also offers access to an extensive range of job vacancies and work placement opportunities.
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Alojamiento
CETT-UB has its own student residence, Àgora BCN, offering affordable rates for the CETT-UB student community. We also have our own four-star hotel, Hotel Alimara, where you, your family and friends can benefit from special rates and discounts.
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Alumni
The main aim of the CETT Alumni Association is to strengthen connections among former students by creating a professional network whose members can benefit from a range of professional, educational and social opportunities.
Professional kitchen and pastry facilities
The CETT Campus is located in Barcelona’s Horta neighbourhood. It comprises the CETT Barcelona School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy, Hotel Alimara Barcelona and the Àgora BCN International University Residence.
