Welcome to the Culinary Institute of America
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    CIA Admissions

    Your Food Career Starts Here

    Start This Fall

  • Feed Your Passion for the Culinary Arts

    The 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.

    In addition to locations in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore, we offer several degree and certification programs to best match your career goals. Our expert admissions team is also ready to answer your questions about applying to the CIA, financial assistance, classes and culinary facilities, student life, and professional development opportunities.

    We offer two easy ways to apply:

    Also remember that you’re always welcome to visit our campuses at any time. Plan Your Visit

  • Come visit one of CIA's 3 campuses: New York, California, and Texas
    Come to CIA's baking and pastry open house for students in March
    High School Seniors, Join Us at the CIA
  • High School Students

    High School Students, Parents, and Educators

    If you’re in high school, the parent of a high school student, or a secondary school teacher, discover how the CIA best prepares young learners for careers in the food industry.
    Transfer Students

    Transfer Students

    Learn about the CIA’s generous transfer credit review policies and our accelerated programs.
    College Grads / Adult Students

    College Grads / Adult Learners

    Even if you already have a college degree, the CIA offers many more ways to expand your culinary knowledge and best position yourself for future career growth in the food industry.
    International Students

    International Students

    Read about international admission policies, student visas, and other information that will help you join the CIA’s diverse campus community.
    Veterans Students

    Veterans

    The CIA is committed to ensuring the brave servicemen and servicewomen of the U.S. armed forces receive the special attention they deserve.
    Accepted Students

    Accepted Students

    Congrats, you’ve been accepted to the CIA! Here’s what you should do next.
  • Dan Coudreaut, CIA culinary arts alumni, is Senior Director of Culinary Innovation at McDonald's.

    Alumni Spotlight

    Dan Coudreaut
    Former Senior Director of Culinary Innovation at McDonald's, U.S.
    A number of valuable experiences helped foster Dan’s creativity.
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    Duff Goldman, CIA baking and pastry alumni, host of Food Network shows Ace of Cakes & Sugar High.

    Alumni Spotlight

    Duff Goldman '98
    Owner of Charm City Cakes
    Duff Goldman, renowned for his innovative creations at his Charm City Cakes in Baltimore, MD, is one of the most sought-after cake makers in the country. He has been bringing his unique style of baking to a national television audience as the host of the hit Food Network show, Ace of Cakes.
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  • Visiting chef demos, major conferences, and special events on campus let you rub elbows with stars of the food world.

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