Dr Barbara Santich, primary developer and teacher of the Gastronomy graduate program is an internationally renowned scholar and food writer, with six books including The Original Mediterranean Cuisine: Medieval Recipes for Today and In the Land of the Magic Pudding: A Gastronomic Miscellany.

Study in Adelaide

Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, is renowned for its ease of living, friendly multicultural atmosphere, Mediterranean climate and its healthy, safe environment. All classes are held on the North Terrace campus, in Adelaide's CBD.

As the gastronomic capital of Australia and centre of the nation's wine industry, Adelaide is the venue for Tasting Australia, a biennial food and wine festival featuring the gastronomic specialities of South Australia and other Australian states and including the International Food and Wine Writers' Festival.

The University of Adelaide and Le Cordon Bleu International

The University of Adelaide, 'the food and wine university', has a strong international reputation for research and education in food and wine. It is home to the Research Centre for the History of Food and Drink, the National Wine Centre, the Australian Wine Research Institute, and the Cooperative Research Centre for Viticulture.

Le Cordon Bleu International, which has established its Australian headquarters in Adelaide, is a global leader in hospitality and culinary education. Le Cordon Bleu International is dedicated to promoting the advancement of education, training, and the appreciation of gastronomy worldwide.