The Culinary Institute of America

You love food. It's your passion. And you're pretty sure you want to make it your life. If this sounds like you, then The Culinary Institute of America is the only place to be. At the CIA, we believe in the power of food to change lives and, yes, the world. With our singular focus on food and your success in the industry—it's no wonder we're regarded as the world's premier culinary college. That's because for 75 years, we've poured all our energy, passion, and industry smarts into providing you with the best food and hospitality focused education. Our CIA faculty represent some of the best minds in food, hospitality, and academics. They come from all over the world and have worked and won awards in every area of food and higher education. Only at the CIA will you get the immersive learning and industry connections that prepare you to lead in the kitchen, hotel operations, event management or anywhere else you want to go in food or hospitality.

At the CIA you'll find a multitude food and hospitality focused associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programs; academic concentrations; and study abroad opportunities that give you the ability to customize your education to fit your specific interests and career goals. Expect to build a strong foundation and learn by doing through our experiential classes and labs. With 1,300+; hours in our kitchens and bakeshops, you'll get the hands-on experience you need, develop your understanding of taste and flavor, and build skills that go well beyond the kitchen. Then put it all into practice during your paid internship, and in our award-winning public restaurants and bakery café;s.

You'll explore concepts in the way most meaningful to you—through food. Class projects, culinary travel, visits to food and hospitality businesses.;.;.;you'll find the CIA's experiential approach is the best way to learn. No matter where or how high you want to go in your food career, the CIA will prepare you for it all.