Bachelor's Degree in Design for Food Systems
Bachelor's Degree in Design for Food Systems
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Duration4 courses
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Credits240 ECTS
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Start dateSeptember 2025
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Fusing design, gastronomy and sustainability
In the Bachelor's Degree in Design for Food Systems, taught between CETT and Elisava, Faculty of Design and Engineering, will train designers with a transdisciplinary profile at the intersection between design and food, able to act with critical thinking from the design for food systems and sustainability, ranging from the primary sector to the final product or service.
Design for food systems was born out of the food industry's need for a profile that integrates creative knowledge of design, gastronomy, food and sustainability.
The new Bachelor's Degree in Design for Food Systems prepares you with ethical, sustainable, responsible and inclusive knowledge to create a more just and respectful future.
- These studies are created to train people capable of working on food design projects, which require a profile that addresses the problems of contemporary food systems in a cross-cutting manner.
- This program provides creative, systemic and technical skills through design to collaborate with teams of experts in food systems, devising services, products and experiences.
- We train designers capable of combining creative, technological and sustainability skills, applying design processes in projects related to production, processing, distribution, consumption and food waste management.
- This university degree, internationally recognized in the world of food design and gastronomy, is presented in our territory as a new opportunity to lead the vanguard towards food practices that respect the planet.
The Elisava and CETT-UB Degree transforms you:
- You will differentiate yourself as a professional with the only degree in Food Systems Design that currently exists in Spain.
- You will acquire a creative and rigorous vision in the processes of design and gastronomy in the food sector.
- According to the World Economic Forum, these will be the most required professional skills in the coming years.
- You will make a great step in your professional career, thanks to the contact with the reality of the sector through your own companies and the close relationship with the business network.
- You will be able to access the Internship and Job Placements of the two centers, with numerous job offers in the sector.
- You will have at your disposal the resources of the University of Barcelona, CETT and Elisava.
- Discover more reasons to study this degree.
Why study the Bachelor's Degree in Food Systems Design?
This degree, a pioneer in Spain, is the only one that provides creative, systemic and technical skills through design to collaborate with teams of experts in food systems, devising services, products and experiences.
Develop skills in design applied to the food sector
To provide students with the necessary knowledge to integrate design and gastronomy, applying creative processes and innovative methodologies in the development of products, services and food experiences.
Promote a sustainable and ethical perspective in the food industry.
To prepare students to design solutions that respond to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting sustainability and circular economy practices that minimize environmental impact throughout the food value chain.
Boosting the capacity for technological innovation in food design
To train students in the use of technological tools and in the application of advanced processes in food technology, so that they can improve efficiency and sustainability in food production, processing and distribution systems.
Develop a cultural and social understanding of the food system.
To enable students to analyze, interpret and respond to the changing needs of society through ethical and culturally conscious food design.
Why CETT-UB?
Academic prestige
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 55 years of experience and over 22,000 alumni, guaranteeing prestige and educational quality.
International vocation
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.
Connection with the sector
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.
Experience-based methodology
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.
More than a campus
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.
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Develop your studies internationally
We promote student exchange and mobility because it enriches university education. We believe in understanding other cultures, in new ways of approaching the disciplines we teach, and in new learning methods.
Starting in your third year, you can study abroad for a semester in another city to experience diverse academic communities, learn new work methodologies, and discover cultures. We have partnerships with the most prestigious universities in the world of design and gastronomy, and we offer exchange, cooperation, and research programs with institutions around the world.
We are part of the European Erasmus mobility program and Cumulus, a network that brings together the world's leading design institutions with the aim of promoting international cooperation. We are members of the International Association for Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE), the Council for International Educational Exchange, the GUARDES Network, and ELIA Art Schools.
We are currently working to formalize collaboration agreements with international universities to begin exchanges in the 2027-28 academic year. Below is a selection (more will be added in the coming months):
CETT
- Aspira University of Applied Sciences, Split, Croatia
- South East Technological University (SETU), Waterford, Ireland
- Taylor's University, Selangor, Malaysia
- Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana, Mexico City, Mexico
- UPC: Peruvian University of Applied Sciences, Lima, Peru
- Istanbul Bilgi University, Istanbul, Turkey
Elisava
- Università degli Studi di Parma, Parma (Italy)
- ISIA Roma Design, Rome (Italy)
- CENTRO, Mexico City (Mexico)
- Kasetsart University, Bangkok (Thailand)
- Politecnico di Torino, Turin (Italy)
- The School of Design Nantes Atlantique, Nantes (France)
- Köln International School of Design: KISD, Cologne (Germany)
Student Services
Students will have access to a wide range of services that will make their academic experience unique.
The CETT Campus offers a privileged selection of dining options at the Espai Fòrum, Aula Restaurant, and the Alimara University Hotel. It also features a multidisciplinary Resource Center with a vast collection of books, tools, and digital spaces to reinforce and expand learning outside the classroom.
Additionally, with the CETT-UB app, you'll be able to download the Campus Virtual app and have the entire campus experience at your fingertips.
Other services that may interest you
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Career Services
The Career Services department offers guidance and support in connecting you with internships and job opportunities at leading companies in the sector. It has an extensive database of job and internship openings.
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International
The CETT International Center provides personalized support to help internationalize your studies, offering a wide range of exchange programs and internships abroad.
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Alumni
The CETT Alumni Association's main mission is to strengthen the connection between former students by creating a network of professionals who enjoy various benefits in the professional, educational, and social fields.
CETT Facilities
The CETT campus is located in the Horta neighborhood of Barcelona. It comprises the CETT Barcelona School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy, the Hotel Alimara Barcelona, and the Àgora BCN International University Residence.
Los espacios de aprendizaje de Elisava
- El edificio de Elisava, con más de 11.000 m² de instalaciones cuenta espacios avanzados, equipados con las últimas tecnologías para que puedas experimentar y poner todos tus conocimientos en práctica.
- Biblioteca Enric Bricall Un espacio de conocimiento de referencia al sector del diseño. También tiene un fondo de reserva con una colección de libros y documentos históricos.
- *Taller de Prototipos: En este taller podrás hacer prototipos, modelos a escala y maquetas, y manipular, transformar y experimentar con materiales para proyectos de expresión, representación o veri"*cació. Permite realizar proyectos de fabricación digital, corte y grabado láser y fresado CNC. También dispone de una cabina de pintura, un turno de piezas de espuma y una máquina por termo-conformar plásticos.
- Taller Gráfico: Un espacio para experimentar las diversas técnicas de impresión (artesanales, mecánicas o digitales) y manipulación que intervienen en la realización de prototipos y maquetas de elementos gráficos. Está equipado con las herramientas y máquinas necesarias para la impresión y encuadernación, tanto manual como digital, impresión digital de gran formato, risogra"a y corte de vinilo adhesivo de originales vectoritzats.
- Media Lab: Laboratorio de investigación y producción audiovisual (fotografía, video y postproducción) y de sistemas interactivos. Tiene dos áreas: el espacio de croma y el espacio de fotografía.
- Laboratorio de Interacción y Electrónica: espacio de trabajo práctico y experimentación en electrónica y tecnología interactiva.
- Laboratorio de Ciencia y Tecnología: taller dedicado a la ciencia de los materiales, con herramientas para la investigación y experimentación científica.
- Ágora y Atrio: los dos principales espacios expositivos. Cuentan con una programación anual de exhibiciones de proyectos de estudiantes, entre otros.
- 3D Lab: disponemos de impresoras de gran formato, con las cuales podrás imprimir tus proyectos académicos en 3D sobro diferentes materiales.
- Cafetería y Terrazas: la cafetería está abierta para almorzar, comer, merendar o tomar algo entro clases. Puedes comer a las terrazas del primero o tercer piso.
- Sala Aleix Carrió Auditori de Elisava, donde podràsassistir a conferencias, masterclasses, talleres, etc.
- Sala de Ordenadores: además de poder usar los ordenadores de cualquier de las aulas, podrás trabajar en estos espacios, que están equipados con PC, Mac y software especí"c para aplicaciones de diseño.
