The institute that found its genesis in 1946 when the New Haven Restaurant Institute opened its doors in downtown New Haven, it was the only school of its kind in the United States that helped train world war II veterans in the culinary arts. Ever since then the institute has worked relentlessly to grow with a focus on excellence and perseverance. Now, the CIA is recognized as the world’s premier culinary school.
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is widely recognized as the world’s premier culinary college. Our industry-wide reputation for excellence is evidenced by our outstanding faculty, passionate students, and more than 50,000 accomplished alumni across more than seven decades.
At the CIA, the students learn from education professionals at the top of their game, people who have excelled in the food world, who’ve earned academic accolades and believe in the mission of the institute.
The university is proud of its diversity and encourages students all over the world to pursue the culinary arts. Some of the programs offered by the institute are Business Management Programs, Hospitality Management, Food Business Management, Master’s in Wine Management to name a few.
The institute also provides its courses through online platforms which makes sure that the students get the opportunity to learn at their own pace.
The institute has a total student population of 2,990 with a student-faculty ratio of 18:1 to make it easy for students to have a proper one on one sessions with faculty members.
CIA Accreditation
The institute is regionally accredited and is recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) to offer various degrees and programs.