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Welcome to the Culinary Institute of America

  • Ѹ Admissions

    Food is your…opportunity.

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  • Undergraduate Studies

    When it comes to food and hospitality, Ѹ is the best place to begin your future.

    Advance your career with a master’s degree from Ѹ’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies.
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    Food is your future—there’s no better place to start than here.

    Food. It’s a source of endless curiosity. And an outlet for your creativity. Maybe even your side hustle. Food nourishes your soul like nothing else. Food is your life. And it’s our life, too.

    At the 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 Ѹ, you’ll discover that food can open any door—preparing you for the corner café or the national stage. It can help you make a difference in your community or on a global scale.

    At Ѹ, you can turn your life’s passion into your life’s purpose. Here, food is your life.

  • Your Time is Now! It’s Not Too Late. Apply for Fall 2024 Today!
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  • High School Students

    High School Students

    Love food? Find out how the Ѹ 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 Ѹ degree faster.



    Adult Students

    Adult Students

    Expand your marketability and career opportunities in food with a Ѹ 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 Ѹ tuition.



    Parents and Families

    Parents and Families

    Find out how the Ѹ 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 Ѹ! Here’s what you should do next.



  • Speak to a Student

    Are you curious about what it’s really like to be a Ѹ 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 Ѹ family. Connect with someone now or see more students here!

  • Contact Us

    Admissions Office
    1946 Campus Drive
    Hyde Park, NY 12538-1499
    Phone: 1-800-CULINARY
    admissions@culinary.edu
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  • Connect with us! Just try not to drool on your screen...

  • Bruce Davis, Ѹ Culinary Arts alumni, now Instructor, Production & Services Dept Chair at CAT-N

    Alumni Spotlight

    Bruce Davis ’72
    Culinary Arts Instructor, Production & Services Department Chair, Center for Applied Technology North (CAT-N)
    “The Ѹ is the best culinary school in the world with the best facilities and the most talented instructional staff.”
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    Larry Forgione, Ѹ culinary arts alumni, is culinary director of Ѹ's Farm-to-Table curriculum.

    Alumni Spotlight

    Larry Forgione '74
    Culinary Director/Co-Founder, American Food Studies: Farm-to-Table Cooking
    “Only at the Ѹ will students get the chance to work with some of the greatest names in American food and develop an increased awareness about creating fresh food made with sustainable ingredients.”
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  • Did You Know?


    Intrapreneurship students create and run their own pop-up business venture in the Ѹ Innovation Kitchen.
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