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Associate of Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University

  • Charlotte, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Associate

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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: yes
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 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

  • Secondary school (high school) diploma with transcript showing subjects and marks; Certified English translations; Proof of English proficiency; SAT/ACT optional (JWU international admissions
  • 2026-27 catalog).

Accepted academic background

Secondary school (high school) diploma with transcript showing subjects and marks; Certified English translations; SAT/ACT optional

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 75
  • Duolingo 105
  • PTE Academic 53

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Identification document
  • Application form
  • Language proficiency evidence where applicable

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and deadlines in the JWU catalog (). Apply online through the applicant portal at enroll.jwu.edu. JWU states there is no application fee for undergraduate applicants. Upload the official secondary school transcript with certified English translations and proof of English proficiency. After admission pay the 500 USD reservation deposit in the portal. Submit a certified bank statement or sponsor letter covering one academic year plus the signed financial declaration
  2. Then receive the Form I-Apply for the F-1 visa at a US embassy or consulate with the I-20 and evidence of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$47,044, $46,351 USD
Application fee$80 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusCharlotte
Faculty or schoolCollege of Food Innovation & Technology
DepartmentCulinary Arts
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value61
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship notePotential institution scholarships may have separate eligibility and application requirements; Confirm availability for this program.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    1 Dec 2026

    17 days left
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Dec 2026

    17 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.