Overview

Alongside rigorous culinary training, in this Culinary Arts degree at Kendall College you’ll investigate leadership and business strategies you’ll need to excel in a career in food.

You’ll start by exploring the fundamentals of cooking, then move on to advanced culinary techniques and skills. You’ll apply your knowledge as you prepare food for Kendall College’s on-campus venues, including our Zagat-rated, Michelin Guide-recommended fine-dining restaurant, The Dining Room. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to enter any caliber of restaurant and achieve roles of significant responsibility in the professional kitchen.

Hands-On Experience

Hone your culinary chops with 30 credits of lab courses in our kitchen classrooms. Gain real-world culinary experience during an 300-hour supervised internship at a Chicago restaurant. You’ll receive regular feedback from your mentor and experience a fast-paced restaurant environment before you graduate.

World-Class Facilities

Enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities as you perfect your craft. Our kitchen classrooms are equipped with the latest in culinary technology, and you’ll also gain experience working at our Michelin Guide-recommended, Zagat-rated, fine-dining campus restaurant, The Dining Room.

Expert Faculty

Learn from some of the most respected culinary minds today, including esteemed restaurant owners, certified master bakers, and influential published authors that will enrich your experience and help open doors of opportunity for you beyond the classroom.

A Complete Education

Supplement your culinary skills with courses in restaurant management, such as purchasing, staff supervision and financial management. You’ll also build a broad base of knowledge with 25 credits of general skills development.

Accreditation

The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation accrediting commission accredits Kendall College's A.A.S in Culinary Arts program.

Kendall College at National Louis University (NLU) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six accreditors recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sanitation

Nutritional Cooking

Breakfast Cookery

Cafe Production

Food Ethics

Garde Manger

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Complete application

Official transcripts or NACES evaluation for credits earned outside of the USA
Proof of English scores or waiver

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

25708 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25708 USD / year

≈ 25708 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

25708 USD / year

≈ 25708 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

All international students pursuing culinary arts or baking & pastry at Kendall College will receive an automatic 25% tuition scholarship.

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Overview

Hands-On Experience

World-Class Facilities

Expert Faculty

A Complete Education

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chicago

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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