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Kendall College

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Chicago, Illinois, United States
At Kendall College you can translate a love for the culinary arts or hospitality industry into real world skills. Our students graduate with the knowledge and abilities that employers value most. Whether you’re looking to start a new career or advance your current one, an education from Kendall College can make all the difference.
  • 4 Bachelors
  • 293 Scholarships
  • 1,650 Students
  • 342 Students (int'l)

Bachelor's programmes

History

  • In 1934, at the height of the Great Depression, the leaders of a Swedish seminary and a Danish-Norwegian seminary located in downtown Evanston agreed to merge their assets and form the Evanston Collegiate Institute. 
  • In 1950, Evanston Collegiate Institute changed its name to Kendall College in honor of the late Curtis P. Kendall and the Kendall family. 

Education

Kendall College is a private institution of higher learning that offers students undergraduate degrees in business, culinary arts, early childhood education, and hospitality management. Founded in 1934, the institution is located in Chicago, Illinois, and is ranked the number one program in Chicago for preparing students for careers in culinary arts and hospitality management by Chicago Michelin Guide restaurants and Chicago’s leading hotels (KTNS Survey, 2017). The curriculum at Kendall College provides strong academic education combined with transformative practical experience to effectively prepare students to become leaders in their professions.

Research

Our expert Career Services team consists of program specific career counselors who provide you with career counseling, personalized assistance during internship and post-graduation job searches, resume and cover letter assistance, interview coaching, access to an online job listing database and more than 50 annual on-campus recruiting events. Kendall's Chicago location - home to more than 4,700 restaurants, 700 hotels and 400+ major corporate headquarters - and industry connections provide you with significant opportunities for internships and employment. We work hard to understand your career goals and help you reach them.

Kendall College Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Kendall College. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

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Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based

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GyanDhan
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Grant
20000 USD
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Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
Latin American Caribbean Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Stipendium Peregrinum
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2025
Klein Family Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
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30000 USD
Deadline
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Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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Education USA
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Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2025
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships For Exchange Programs
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2025
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based

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Onsi Sawiris Scholarship
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
44000 USD
Deadline
15 Jan 2026
Eisenhower Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education USA
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Grant
32000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Merit Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Student Award
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based

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GyanDhan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
Latin American Caribbean Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2025
Klein Family Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2025
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships For Exchange Programs
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2025
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based

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Onsi Sawiris Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
44000 USD
Deadline
15 Jan 2026
Eisenhower Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
32000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Merit Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Student Award
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based

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GyanDhan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
Latin American Caribbean Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2025
Klein Family Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2025
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships For Exchange Programs
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2025
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based

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Onsi Sawiris Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
44000 USD
Deadline
15 Jan 2026
Eisenhower Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
32000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Merit Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Student Award
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based

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GyanDhan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Top-Up Scholarship
Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
Latin American Caribbean Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2025
Klein Family Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000000 KRW
Deadline
Not specified
Overseas Exchange Scholarship Program Of Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Hagop Bogigian Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2025
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships For Exchange Programs
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Dec 2025
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Undergraduate Degree
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Onsi Sawiris Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Crown Prince International Scholarship Program (CPISP)
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
44000 USD
Deadline
15 Jan 2026
Eisenhower Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
32000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Merit Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Student Award
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available

For a complete overview of scholarships for Kendall College, visit our scholarship search.

Career Support Throughout Your Education and After Graduation

Kendall's Career Services Office is dedicated to providing resources and services to empower students and alumni to achieve their career goals.

The Career Services department offers a full range of resources and assistance to current students and alumni including:

  • Career Counseling
  • Career Fairs and On-Campus Job Interviews
  • Employment Postings
  • Industry Relevant Guest Speakers
  • Internships

The Career Services Office helps to develop connections with employers to create meaningful internship opportunities for our Business, Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management students.

6. Job Search Skills

  • Professional Development Classes

Career Services Contact information:

Phone: +1-312.752.2012

email: careerservicesgroup@kendall.edu

Located at The Buckingham, Kendall's primary housing option provides students with an exciting residential environment right in the heart of Chicago – just steps from the best the city has to offer – from summer festivals and year-round entertainment to great restaurants and shopping. Apartment-style living, all-inclusive amenities, a professional on-site management team, easy access to public transportation and 24/7 secure access are what make the Buckingham stand apart from other area student housing.

Kendall is ideally situated in one of the most vibrant hospitality and business centers in the world. The city of Chicago is home to more than 7,300 restaurants, 300 of the Fortune 500 companies and world class event and convention centers. There are plenty of opportunities to intern and work in some of the world’s leading hotels, companies, and restaurants. Chicago is a popular tourist destination where students can enjoy concerts, museums, shopping and miles of beaches along Lake Michigan. When you study at Kendall you will be a part of Chicago’s rich cultural and entertainment scene.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2023

GSSA 2023

The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2023. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!

Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction Awards

Student Reviews

Life of an ordinary chef
Joy Lebatla rated 4 out of 5 stars

The college is great and the content amazing, am only struggling financially because it is too expensive

Great experience at school
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars

The experience was great

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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