“I chose the Culinary because I view my education as an investment. Attending ϼwould allow me to not only network but take a step in becoming the best in my field.”
#OnlyAtCIA Becoming the Best of the Best
Becoming the Best of the Best
We know a lot of schools use the word “best,” but we truly mean it here.
We provide you with the expert skills and industry knowledge you need to become the best in your field—whether you choose a career as a chef, entrepreneur, sustainability advocate, or food and beverage manager.
And no matter where or how far you want to go in your career, ϼwill prepare you for it all—with our 50,000-strong alumni network of changemakers and industry leaders supporting you every step of the way.
Food Is Your Language
Here’s what you can expect from a ϼeducation
Immersive, Hands-On Learning
We believe that you learn by doing, which is why our students gain real-world front- and back-of-house experience by working in restaurants, bake shops, and hospitality businesses. There’s no shortage of hands-on learning when you’re here.
Semester-Long Internship
Most of our associate and bachelor’s degree students participate in a full-time, semester-long internship at one of 2,000 CIA-approved locations. Students can go anywhere—restaurants, farms, bakeries, wineries, small businesses, and more. Work alongside professionals, build an industry network, and experience the action. It’s the best way to see what it’s really like in the food industry.
Extraordinary Travel Opportunities
Enhance your global food palate with a CIA-hosted, ten-day travel excursion. You’ll experience the latest international techniques and flavors, which adds another dimension to your culinary education. Destinations are always changing, but recent trips have included France, Costa Rica, and Italy.
Expert Faculty Members
Our faculty includes master chefs, top food industry executives, world-famous restaurateurs, published authors, and sommeliers. Every instructor is passionate about what they do and holds a high degree of expertise and diverse culinary experiences. They’re experts in their field, and they’re ready to help you become an expert in yours.
Don’t Take Our Word for It:
Here’s What ϼStudents and Alumni Have to Say
“The network of alumni that ϼhas, along with career services after graduating, are things you won’t find just anywhere.”
“A degree from ϼdoes not have to limit you to just a kitchen; the world is our doorstep to limitless opportunities.”
“Going to ϼis like having a passport to the entire world. You can go anywhere. I can’t recommend ϼhighly enough. The chefs you’ll be learning from are some of the best in the world…it’s the best school in the world.”
“My skill and CIA’s amazing reputation give me the competitive advantage to choose the jobs I want.”
“The immense availability of resources and vast networking opportunities accessible to ϼstudents continues to amaze me.”
“ϼis the world’s premier culinary college, so it was the only choice for me.”
“The chefs at this school are amazing and you can learn so much from them. I love CIA—coming here was the best decision I have ever made.”
“My ϼexperience helped open my eyes to the bigger world of the food industry. Not only did I learn so much about food and different cuisines, but got a well-rounded education about the industry from different perspectives.”
“The networking and the connections I made at ϼopened doors for me that I didn’t even know existed.”
admissions
Food is your future—and there’s no better place to start than here.
Are you ready to start your journey toward becoming the best of the best? Throughout the year we offer campus tours, open houses, and online events so you can ask questions, learn more about our degrees, and chat with admissions counselors. Not sure which program is right for you? No problem. We’d be happy to discuss CIA’s offerings so we can help you transform your passion into a purposeful career.