#OnlyAtCIA

Food is your life—and it’s ours, too. Here’s what makes CIA different.

From our passionate, food-centric community and close connections to opportunities you can’t find anywhere else, the #onlyatcia experience is truly one a kind.

A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a blue blouse and dark trousers, stands leaning forward on a table in a restaurant. The table is set with cups and plates, hinting at her role in food service management. In the background, another person in uniform is seen walking away.
A woman at a booth is presenting information to two individuals at an indoor event. There is a laptop on the table displaying an image. Other items and pamphlets are spread out on the table. Several people are visible in the background, engaging in conversations.
A bowl of ramen noodle soup is garnished with sliced soft-boiled eggs, green onions, and pieces of pork. Black chopsticks rest on the edge of the bowl, and a frothy glass of beer is in the background. Other dishes are slightly blurred in the background.
A group of culinary students in white chef uniforms and tall hats gather around an instructor in a commercial kitchen. The instructor appears to be giving a demonstration, and various pots, pans, and plates are visible on the stovetop and counters.

Program Highlights

Why Study at CIA?

If you’re serious about a career in food and hospitality, CIA is truly the best place to begin your journey! There are many reasons why you should join our community, and we’ve documented our top 10 in a helpful list. We think you’ll agree—at CIA it all adds up.

A person with long blonde hair, wearing a black shirt, tends to green leafy plants inside a greenhouse. Their face is blurred and the focus is on the vibrant, healthy plants in the foreground.
A person uses a knife and fork to cut into a piece of fish covered in creamy sauce on a white plate. The dish also includes roasted red potatoes and a serving of sautéed greens.
An assortment of fresh seafood items displayed on crushed ice. The seafood includes fish, shrimp, crab legs, clams, lobster tails, shells, and other shellfish arranged neatly. The ice bed provides a contrasting background to highlight the vibrant colors of the seafood.

Chat With a Student

Are you curious about what it’s really like to attend CIA? 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 genuine advice—because they’ve gone through it, too.

“You have legends here. What I love about CIA is that the professors that have been teaching here 25, 30 years…they evolve with the times.”
Roy Choi Chef, Restaurateur, Author
“Going to CIA is like having a passport to the entire world. You can go anywhere. I can’t recommend CIA highly enough. The chefs you’ll be learning from are some of the best in the world…it’s the best school in the world.”
Duff Goldman Owner Charm City Cakes
“I received so much support from the faculty. I had an amazing time at CIA and it was and still is my Disneyland.”
Maneet Chauhan Partner/President Morph Hospitality Group

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Interested in learning more about the #onlyatcia experience? Consider attending one of our admissions events!

Campuses

We have four locations worldwide in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore.

About CIA

Learn more about CIA’s vision, mission, and values as the world’s premier culinary college.

The Culinary Institute of America