The Culinary Institute of America

You love food, it’s your passion. Sound like you? Then The Culinary Institute of America is the only place to be. As the world’s premier culinary college, we believe in the power of food to change lives…and the world. For nearly 75 years, we’ve poured our energy, passion, and industry smarts into providing the best food-focused education. Only at the CIA will you get the immersive learning and industry connections you need to lead in the kitchen, hotel operations, or anywhere else you want to go in food or hospitality. At the CIA we offer associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. Expect to build a strong foundation and learn by doing through 1,300+ hands-on hours in our kitchens and bakeshops, paid internships and our award-winning public restaurants. Explore concepts in the way most meaningful to you—through food. Wherever your career leads, the CIA will prepare you for it all. Check out our three amazing campuses: CIA New York – If you’re looking for an incredible campus filled with everything an aspiring food professional could dream of, a fun college experience, and friends from all over the globe, you just found it. With clubs, sports, student events, and tons of other great things to do (bonus: it’s just a short train ride to New York City), our dynamic and immersive 170-acre main campus in Hyde Park, NY serves up all that and more. CIA California – Nestled in the heart of Napa Valley, our Greystone campus in St. Helena is one of the world’s most unique and inspiring places for culinary education and among the best to study wines and beverages. Surrounded by vineyards, arts, and culture, you’ll be part of a close-knit campus that feels like family. CIA Texas – San Antonio is all about community, on campus and off. It’s an amazing, friendly city pulsing with Latin American-infused culture and cuisine, and our location in the heart of the Pearl district drops you squarely into the action.