The Culinary Institute of America has been setting the standard for excellence in professional culinary education.
The CIA has inspired excellence throughout the food world by leading the way: in the Education of students, in the Elevation of the culinary profession, through the Innovation of thought leadership, and through Collaborations on critical food and industry issues. In all these ways, the college has truly changed the way the world looks at food.
The Culinary Institute of America is widely recognized as the world’s premier culinary college, with an industry-wide reputation for excellence and more than 40,000 alumni serving their professions as living testament to the quality of a CIA education.
Such success doesn’t happen overnight, and not without the extraordinary efforts and accomplishments of some very talented and dedicated people. The CIA has an amazing story, and it starts all the way back in 1946, with a daring vision shared by two extraordinary women.
Mission
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is a private, not-for-profit college dedicated to providing the world’s best professional culinary education.
Excellence, leadership, professionalism, ethics, and respect for diversity are the core values that guide our efforts.
We teach our students the general knowledge and specific skills necessary to live successful lives and to grow into positions of influence and leadership in their chosen profession.
Courses Offered
Contact Details
The Culinary Institute of America
1946 Campus Drive
Hyde Park, NY 12538
Phone: 845-452-9600
Official Website: http://www.ciachef.edu/