Established in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is the world’s premier culinary college. Its proven programmes are the global benchmark for professional food education. Dedicated to driving leadership development for the food service and hospitality industry, you will be taught the important aspects of the food business, including menu development, nutrition, cost control, and management.
The unique curriculum also emphasises hands-on learning, as you develop a command of classic and contemporary culinary methods, techniques, and global cuisines. Graduates go on to successful careers in all segments of the food world, and the college’s 55,000 alumni include prominent food professionals such as Anthony Bourdain, Cat Cora, Roy Yamaguchi, Charlie Palmer, Maneet Chauhan, and Grant Achatz. Since 2010, the historic SIT-CIA partnership has transformed the culinary and hospitality landscape in Singapore and throughout Asia.
Our Mission: The Culinary Institute of America is dedicated to bettering the nation and the world by means of outstanding education, practice, and scholarship on all aspects of food and the enterprises related to it. Through a transformative learning experience, CIA prepares future food leaders, innovators, and experts for personal and professional success.
Our Vision: Food is at the heart of our existence. Beyond sustenance, it is fundamental to cultures and deserves to be a source of joy for all people, families, and communities. We seek to better understand and promote its relationship to health, the environment, and a vibrant, equitable economy.
Our Values: CIA is a private, not-for-profit college, guided by the core values of Excellence, Leadership, Professionalism, Ethics, and Respect for Diversity.
Undergraduate Programmes
Through our degree programmes, our students develop a broad base of knowledge and confidence in their culinary skills to take on future leadership in the food service and hospitality industry.
