Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 10,260 per year

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

Living Cost in National Louis University - Illinois Campus

  CAD 17,000 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 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 72
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 50.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 95.0  

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

• Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Outlook
An education from Kendall College at National Louis University helps you become a competitive candidate for a culinary job in the real world. Our alumni have gone on to succeed in a variety of fields armed with real-world culinary training and business skills.

Job opportunities for chefs and head cooks are expected to increase 6 percent from 2019-2029, faster than the average for all other occupations.* And with over 5,195 restaurants and the 4th highest employment rate of chefs in the country, Chicago is the ideal place to launch your culinary career.

The following are some notable career paths you can pursue with a Culinary Arts degree from Kendall College:

• Caterer
• Executive Chef
• Personal Chef
• Sous Chef
• Restaurant Manager
• Cook
• Pastry Chef

Scholarships

NLU offers international students several scholarships which are listed below.  Please reach out to the Office of International Enrollment to learn more.

National Louis University International Opportunity scholarships
All international students admitted to a National Louis University Bachelor's degree program will receive an annual, renewable scholarship equal to 10% of the full-time tuition rate (valued up to $7,599* ).
Eligibility

• Available to international students only
• Students are only eligible to receive one NLU resource per academic year
• NLU scholarships can only be used to cover tuition costs and are not refundable to the student
• Students must maintain full-time status (14+ credits/term) and continuous enrollment (Summer optional)
• Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Students must adhere to all university policies in order to remain eligible to receive NLU scholarships

Application Process

• Apply for admission using NLU’s online application at www.nl.edu/applyonline
• This scholarship will be automatically applied to students’ accounts upon acceptance into the programs

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):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 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.