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    CIA Admissions

    Food is your…opportunity.

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  • Feed Your Passion for the Culinary Arts

    CIA is ready to help launch your career in the food business. Feel right at home among a community of friends, students, teachers, and alumni, all of whom share one thing in common—a passion for food.

    Graduate Studies

    Advance your career with a master’s degree from the CIA’s Food Business School. Learn More >

  • High School Students

    High School Students

    Love food? Find out how the CIA will help you turn your passion into an exciting career.



    Transfer Students

    Transfer Students

    Learn how the credits you’ve already earned can help you get your CIA degree faster.



    Adult Students

    Adult Students

    Expand your marketability and career opportunities in food with a CIA degree and connections.



    International Students

    International Students

    Welcome! Join our diverse community of students and instructors who share your love of food.



    Veterans

    Veterans

    Discover resources, support, and how your benefits can cover up to 100% of your CIA tuition.



    Parents and Families

    Parents and Families

    Find out how the CIA offers your budding culinarian the best preparation for success.



    Teachers and Guidance Counselors

    Teachers and Guidance Counselors

    Check out free resources to help you nurture your students’ passion for cooking.



    Accepted Students

    Accepted Students

    Congratulations! You’ve been accepted to the CIA! Here’s what you should do next.



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  • Speak to a Student

    Are you curious about what it’s really like to be a CIA student? We’ve got you covered. Our students are ready to answer the questions you haven’t asked anyone else, share their own personal experiences, and give you expert and genuine advice—because they’ve gone through it, too. Find out what it means to be part of the CIA family. Connect with someone now or see more students here!


  • Connect with us! Just try not to drool on your screen...

  • Anthony Bourdain, CIA culinary arts alumni, is chef-at-large at Les Halles, Host No Reservations.

    Alumni Spotlight

    Anthony Bourdain ’78
    Chef/Author/Host of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
    “The CIA is an institution that I’m very grateful for having attended. I learned alot, I had a good time. I’m grateful for all the skills I learned and experiences I had.”
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    Joseph J.J. Johnson, CIA culinary arts alumni, is chef de cuisine at The Cecil in NYC.

    Alumni Spotlight

    Joseph “J.J.” Johnson '07
    Co-Founder, InGrained Hospitality Concepts, Executive Chef/Co-Owner, The Henry by J.J. at the Life Hotel
    “I wouldn’t be where I am without the CIA. The chefs and professors there got me ready for the culinary world and set me up for success.”
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  • Did You Know?


    Our New York campus was named one of “The 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America” by Condé Nast Traveler.
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