At CIA, you鈥檒l find all the ingredients you need to create a college experience that鈥檚 uniquely yours鈥攇uided by your passions, your interests, and your imagination. Each of our campuses offers a distinct flavor, a unique feel; yet at every one, you鈥檒l be part of a tight-knit, diverse community of students and instructors from all over the world, united in your shared passion for food.
If you鈥檙e 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鈥檚 just a short train ride to New York City), our dynamic and immersive main campus in Hyde Park, NY serves up all that and more.
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Nestled in the heart of Napa Valley, our Greystone campus in St. Helena is one of the world鈥檚 most unique and inspiring places for culinary education and among the best to study wines and beverages. Surrounded by vineyards, arts, and culture, you鈥檒l be part of a close-knit campus that feels like family.
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San Antonio is all about community, on campus and off. It鈥檚 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.
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See how much fun CIA students are having in and out of class...follow their culinary adventures on our blog.
CIA offers a rich campus life and prepares you for the business of food like no other culinary college.
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Career-driven students have an equal passion for the culinary and athletics.
Are you curious about what it鈥檚 really like to be a CIA student? We鈥檝e got you covered. Our students are ready to answer the questions you haven鈥檛 asked anyone else, share their own personal experiences, and give you expert and genuine advice鈥攂ecause they鈥檝e gone through it, too. Find out what it means to be part of the CIA family. Connect with someone now or see more students here!