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Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts

Community College of Philadelphia

USA,Pennsylvania

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 13,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Pennsylvania

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1965

Total Students: 29,873 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1700 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19130, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts

Program Overview

The Culinary Arts program leads to an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree and provides students with a culinary education that has depth and breadth as well as crucial work experience. The Culinary Arts program is designed to expose students to a broad range of career options to which they can add depth and specificity through their work experience during and after completing the curriculum.

Graduates of the program are prepared for positions as chefs, cooks and kitchen workers in restaurants, schools, health care and university food operations, and other institutions. If Culinary Arts students are interested in pursuing Apprenticeship status, an American Culinary Federation (ACF) qualified Culinary Arts faculty chef will assist students with securing and supervising the required employment.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Associate Degree

Application Processing Days

14 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
sep 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 13,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Community College of Philadelphia

CAD 10,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 Minimum Writing - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 77.0 Minimum Writing - 20.0
SAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 1,070.0 Minimum Reading - 280.0 Minimum Writing - 280.0 Minimum Mathematics - 510.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.