College Profile
At Culinary Institute of America, food is what we do, and we do it best. Here, food is discipline and mastery. Food is also science, business, hospitality, and global change. At CIA, students discover that food can open any door. It can help them make a difference in their community or on a global scale. We offer associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts; bachelor’s degrees in food business management, applied food studies, culinary science, and hospitality management; and online master’s degrees in food business and sustainable food systems.Our students learn from expert faculty who are top industry professionals. They gain real-world experience working in award-winning, public-service restaurants, as well as an internship semester – we have nearly 3,000 internship placements that have been vetted by the CIA, and over 90% of them are paid (even for international students!) We also offer the industry’s best career fair: three times a year, 150+ of the very best restaurant and hospitality companies visit our New York campus.If food is your calling, it all starts here: www.ciachef.edu. #OnlyatCIA
Major Programs we offer:
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
1. AOS Culinary Arts
2. AOS Baking and Pastry Arts
3. BBA Food Business Management
4. BPS Culinary Science
5. BPS Applied Food Studies
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
1. MPS Food Business
2. MPS Sustainable Food Systems
Demographics
| 2800 | Total Enrollment |
| 2800 | Undergraduate Enrollment |
| 14% | International Student Enrollment |
| 14:1 | Faculty-Student Ratio |
| 170 | Faculty: Full-Time |
| 40 | Countries Represented |
| Top 5 | South Korea, India, China, Mexico, Taiwan |
English as a Second Language Program and Services
CIA is partners with unaffiliated intensive language schools in which students can enroll after being provisionally accepted to the CIA in order to meet our English proficiency requirements. For more information, please visit: https://www.ciachef.edu/english-proficiency/
International Student Housing Options
As a culinary school with several housing options, the CIA’s goal is to make your experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible should you choose to reside on our Hyde Park, NY, campus.
CIA housing in New York includes residence halls where you can study quietly while making new friends from around the world. Each location includes a full-time professional residence director who is available to help you. In addition, CIA Residence Life staff members are trained to make you feel at home.
For more information, visit: https://www.ciachef.edu/new-york-housing/
Financial Aid
We offer 4 different scholarship opportunities for international students that can be combined. Visit our website to learn more: www.ciachef.edu/cia-international-students-financial-information
Student Activities and Campus Life
Overlooking the Hudson River, our beautiful 170-acre campus in Hyde Park, NY is the total package for college life. From numerous clubs and activities to athletic teams, special events, and guest speakers, there are countless opportunities to explore and enjoy life on campus alongside a community that shares your passion for all things food. See what fun activities CIA students are doing lately! https://www.ciachef.edu/student-life-and-stories/
