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Associate of Culinary Arts

Salt Lake City, United States
2 years
English
On campus
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About the program

Diploma in Culinary Arts is a two-year full-time diploma at NAIT in Edmonton, Taught in a hybrid format (online and in-person).

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Culinary Arts and apply creative methods
Develop and critique original work
And communicate design or artistic intentions.

Career outcomes

Chef
Caterer
Kitchen manager
Entrepreneur
Restaurants
Hotels
Catering companies
Schools
Healthcare facilities

Curriculum

Two-year full-time diploma taught in a hybrid format (online and in-person) at the Main Campus. Study areas the page names: computer-programmable Rationale ovens with perfectly consistent heat
Baxter rotating deck ovens
Induction heatless cooking elements that transfer energy through
Modern cookware and utensils from world-class manufacturers. Field Placement placement (105 hours
Mandatory).

Entry requirements

Academic

Proof of completion of secondary education equivalent to a US high school diploma
passport copy and proof of funds; no English test required for admission and no minimum GPA published (https://www.slcc.edu/iss/apply/apply-from-outside.aspx).

Accepted academic background

Official proof of completion of secondary education equivalent to a US high school diploma (English translation may be required); copy of passport main page; proof of funds (official bank statement of at least 28,974 USD for 2026-2027, plus 2,000 USD first dependent and 1,000 USD each additional; sponsor needs a signed financial statement of support)

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$15,479 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	_
Faculty or school	_
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
139 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.