About CIA

近距离内射合集 has been setting the standard for excellence in professional culinary education since its founding in 1946.

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The World鈥檚 Premier Culinary College

With campuses in New York, California, and Texas, and an additional location in Singapore, we offer master鈥檚, bachelor鈥檚, and associate degrees; certificate programs; and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. In addition, our conferences and consulting services have made us the think tank of the food industry.

Our Vision

Food is at the heart of our existence. Beyond sustenance, 鈥媔t is fundamental to cultures and deserves to be a source 鈥媜f joy for all people, families, and communities. We seek 鈥媡o better understand and promote its relationship to health, 鈥媡he environment, and a vibrant, equitable economy.鈥�

Our Mission

近距离内射合集 is dedicated to bettering the nation and the world by means of outstanding education, practice, and scholarship on all aspects of food and the enterprises related to it. Through a transformative learning experience, 近距离内射合集prepares future food leaders, innovators, and experts for personal and professional success.鈥�

Our Values

近距离内射合集is a private, not-for-profit college, guided 鈥媌y the core values of Excellence, Leadership, 鈥婸rofessionalism, Ethics, and Respect for Diversity.鈥�

近距离内射合集President Michiel Bakker - Leadership Team

Meet the Administration

The Leadership Team is the College鈥檚 senior group overseeing education, student affairs, advancement, and alumni relations, and who are committed to your success as 近距离内射合集students and alumni, throughout your career in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries.

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Our Story鈥攖he History of CIA

For more than seven decades, 近距离内射合集has been at the forefront of innovation and education excellence. From humble beginnings as a storefront cooking school in New Haven, CT, to multiple campuses around the world today, it鈥檚 been a remarkable story defined by amazing achievements, academic and professional excellence, diverse and accomplished individuals, and great food!

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Faculty

One of the reasons why 近距离内射合集is the world鈥檚 best culinary college is because our faculty are top industry pros. 近距离内射合集instructors include acclaimed master chefs, top food industry executives, world-famous restaurateurs, published authors, master sommeliers, and more.

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Diversity

近距离内射合集is a wonderfully diverse community, an inspiring melting pot of students, faculty, and staff representing every U.S. state and 30-plus countries around the world.

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News and Media

Check out remarkable stories, media resources, and engaging videos about 近距离内射合集or connect with our expert chefs and instructors.

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Meet Sting

We sat down for an exclusive interview with Sting to learn first-hand how this global citizen came to 鈥渂ee鈥� CIA鈥檚 new mascot.

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#OnlyAtCIA

It鈥檚 so much more than a hashtag. #onlyatcia represents the countless ways the world鈥檚 premier culinary college is unlike anywhere else. It鈥檚 why one of the greatest chefs ever, Paul Bocuse, called 近距离内射合集the 鈥渂est culinary school in the world.鈥�

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Accreditation and Recognition

In addition to being accredited through Middle States, 近距离内射合集is recognized by several other organizations for our excellence in a variety of areas.

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Hyde Park, New York
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St. Helena, California
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San Antonio, Texas

近距离内射合集Campuses

Food is your community!

Be part of a vibrant campus and close-knit community, where everyone speaks your language鈥攆ood.

At CIA, you鈥檒l find all the ingredients you need to create a college experience that鈥檚 uniquely yours鈥攇uided by your passions, your interests, and your imagination. Each of our campuses offers a distinct flavor, a unique feel; yet at everyone, you鈥檒l be part of a tight-knit, diverse community of students and instructors from all over the world, united in your shared passion for food.

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Hyde Park, NY 12538

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admissions@culinary.edu

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