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One of a Kind Opportunity—January 11

Interested in culinary arts? Ready to start? Join us for a one-of-a-kind chance to connect with CIA alumni, ask questions, laugh, and take a tour. Join us at Alumni+U. Reserve your spot now >

Holiday Baking at the CIA - Pine Trees
Join Us January 25

Future baking and pastry students, attend our open house to learn more about our specialized program. Register now >

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Take a tour, learn more about our degree programs, and get an on-the-spot admissions decision. Find an event >

Turn Your Passion Into a Dream Career

At The World's Premier Culinary College

You won’t find a culinary school in the world with the opportunities, connections, and college life you’ll enjoy at The Culinary Institute of America. Food is big business, and it’s at the core of everything you’ll learn in our bachelor’s and associate degree programs.

Our food-focused education model will help you take full advantage of the many career options available in the food business. Top employers look to the CIA when hiring, and when you have your CIA degree in hand, they’ll look to you.

News

Peter Holt, vice president and chief development officer of Lupe Tortilla’s parent company RDM Inc., delivered the commencement address at the Texas campus of the CIA on December 19.
Ben Koenig, founder of the fast-casual concept Heritage Eats, delivered the keynote address during commencement at the CIA at Greystone in St. Helena, CA on December 19.
Television personality & founder/owner of Milk Bar, Christina Tosi, delivered the commencement address during associate degree graduation ceremonies at the New York campus of the CIA.

Events

Jan
07
Admissions information event for students wishing to apply to The Culinary Institute of America. Get your culinary school questions answered now!
Jan
08
Admissions information event for students wishing to apply to The Culinary Institute of America. Get your culinary school questions answered now!
Jan
09
missions information event for students wishing to apply to The Culinary Institute of America. Get your culinary school questions answered now!

Blog

18 Top CIA Moments of 2018 featured image

With 2018 coming to a close, we’re looking back at some of the CIA’s most memorable moments and achievements throughout the year. 1. Apple Pie Bakery Café reopened its doors Our favorite café underwent its first renovation in 18 years and was expanded to better accommodate our students and guests. The new layout also includes […]

The post 18 Top CIA Moments of 2018 appeared first on CIA Culinary School Blog.

simply jules top 5 campus spots featured image

As you know, I have wanted to attend the CIA since second grade. This past week, I was informed of a fifth grader from Texas who wrote to the school with the same intent, along with a little “Flat Stanley” cutout of herself and asking for pictures of it around campus. I am so excited […]

The post Simply Jules: Touring My Top 5 Spots on Campus with “Flat Illianna” appeared first on CIA Culinary School Blog.

“The first time I visited, I knew I had finally found a school that teaches the traditions of the world’s cuisines...It’s the best culinary school in the world.”
—Paul Bocuse, world-renowned chef and restaurateur