FERRANDI Paris reaches a new milestone in its academic trajectory by being awarded 5 Palmes of Excellence, the highest distinction conferred by EDUNIVERSAL. This recognition is reserved for institutions demonstrating an outstanding academic reputation, strong international visibility, and a sustained ability to deliver high-impact education aligned with global professional standards.

At the same time, FERRANDI Paris’s Bachelor’s programs achieved excellent results in the EDUNIVERSAL 2026 ranking of the best Bachelor’s and undergraduate programs in France, confirming the school’s leading position in the fields of gastronomy, hospitality, and restaurant management.

The 5 Palmes of Excellence: an international EDUNIVERSAL benchmark

The Palmes of Excellence constitute a global reference for students, employers, and academic institutions seeking to identify schools with strong international credibility and long-term academic consistency.
The 5 Palmes of Excellence distinction is awarded to a highly selective group of institutions recognized for:

• their worldwide academic reputation,
• their close and structured relationships with industry,
• and their proven impact on graduate employability and leadership development.

By joining this elite category, FERRANDI Paris is recognized not only for excellence in teaching, but also for its strategic positioning within global value chains of gastronomy and hospitality education.

FERRANDI Paris: a global reference in gastronomy and hospitality education

Founded in Paris, FERRANDI Paris has established itself as a world-class institution at the intersection of culinary excellence, hospitality management, and entrepreneurial leadership.
Its educational model stands out through:

• a strong balance between academic foundations and hands-on learning,
• state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to professional practice,
• and deep-rooted partnerships with leading players in gastronomy, hospitality, luxury, and food-related industries.

This EDUNIVERSAL recognition highlights the school’s unique positioning, combining tradition, innovation, and managerial excellence in sectors where operational precision and leadership skills are equally critical.

Bachelor’s programs on the national podium in EDUNIVERSAL 2026

Beyond institutional recognition, FERRANDI Paris’s Bachelor’s programs delivered outstanding results in the EDUNIVERSAL 2026 ranking, which evaluates more than 800 programs in France and internationally.

Two programs reached the national podium:

• 2nd place – Bachelor in Culinary Arts & Entrepreneurship
• 3rd place – Bachelor in F&B and Hospitality Management
• These rankings reflect the programs strong reputation among employers, their international attractiveness, and their ability to prepare graduates for demanding and fast-evolving professional environments.

A rigorous methodology focused on academic and professional impact

The EDUNIVERSAL ranking methodology is based on three core criteria:

• Program reputation among employers and academic institutions,
• Graduate employability and salary outcomes,
• Student satisfaction, measured through comprehensive and standardized surveys.

FERRANDI Paris’s strong performance across all three dimensions demonstrates a rare balance between academic excellence, career outcomes, and student experience.

Programs aligned with the evolving needs of global industries

The Bachelor’s programs recognized by EDUNIVERSAL are designed with a clear professional orientation, integrating management skills, entrepreneurship, operational excellence, and innovation.

This alignment with the evolving needs of the gastronomy and hospitality industries enables graduates of FERRANDI Paris to access high-level positions in France and internationally, and to build sustainable careers in globally competitive sectors.

Under the leadership of Thomas Allanic, and thanks to the commitment of its academic and professional teams, FERRANDI Paris continues to strengthen its international reputation as a reference institution for excellence in gastronomy and hospitality education.