A Blast from the Past: Seven Vintage Menus from CIA Archives
The concept of a restaurant is only about 250 years old, and offering guests a menu to choose from came along 65 years after the 1st restaurant.
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What International Students Need to Know
Being at the world’s best culinary college is a completely new experience for a person like me, an international student.
Study Abroad with the Culinary Institute of America
Destinations include the CIA Singapore; stunning culinary regions such as Japan and Spain; and CIA campuses in San Antonio and the Napa Valley.
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Tour Campus or Attend an Online Event
Whether you’re looking to visit one of our campuses or would prefer the convenience of a virtual event, there’s no better way to learn more about CIA than with one of our admissions events.
Accelerated Culinary Arts Certificate Program (ACAP) at CIA
Designed exclusively for graduates of bachelor’s degree programs in hospitality and tourism management, food science, and nutrition.
CIA Students Get Real on Internship
Choose from more than 2,000 CIA-approved sites, sharpening your skills and making valuable industry contacts along the way.
Online Master’s Degree in Wine and Beverage Management
Food & beverage leaders praise our advanced wine degree program and faculty members share how it will develop your palate and grow your beverage knowledge.
Potato Risotto Recipe
Potato risotto recipe from CIA Assistant Director of Admissions and alumnus Robert Tremblay ’10.
CIA is #1 in College ROI among Degree-Granting Culinary Colleges
CIA is among the best roi colleges and has the number one culinary college roi rankings.
Farm to Table Concentration: Hudson Valley Visiting Camphill Village and The Stone Barns Center
Exciting Farm to Table Concentration field trips give students a first-hand look at farming and sustainability practices, and unique plant varietals.
CIA Cares About Our Students
We want every CIA student to feel supported and be successful, and that's what CIA Cares, our one-stop communication platform, is all about.
Chef Sara Quinteros-Shilling ’12: CIA was the Foundation of My Education
"The CIA has an outstanding reputation. I did not attend culinary school for the same reasons that most people do.
Ryan Naidu: Making Strong Hospitality Connections
CIA Hospitality Management student Ryan Naidu is forging strong connections within the industry to set himself up for career success.
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