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

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Teachers and Guidance Counselors

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Accepted Students

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