

5099 East Grant Road
Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85712

The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Tucson
The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes are North America's largest network of culinary schools with over 40 locations in the U.S. and Canada. At an International Culinary School, you will learn the fundamental cooking and management skills essential for a career in the culinary arts and be introduced to a variety of world cuisines to help you become a more versatile and creative culinarian. The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes offer diploma, associate's, and bachelor's degree programs* in areas such as baking and pastry, culinary arts and management, and food and beverage management*.
Faculty
Many of our faculty are experienced professionals with impressive achievements in their fields of expertise. They continue to be involved in contemporary creative trends and techniques and share that knowledge with their students. Our faculty know first-hand what employers need and they provide practical, hands-on education that meets those needs.
Career Services
Getting an education is a major goal, but it's one which usually leads to the real goal--landing that all-important first job that launches your career. To help make that leap, our students turn to the personalized, comprehensive services offered by the school's Career Services Department.
Ideal Locations
The Art Institute of Tucson is located in one of the most beautiful areas of the country--Tucson, Arizona. Tucson is a fast-growing, progressive metropolitan area with an incredibly rich cultural heritage. Tucson today combines the cultures of the United States and Mexico with continued influence from past settlement by Native Americans, Spanish explorers and Anglo frontiersmen. The result is a diverse mix of people, architecture, food and communities that serve as a catalyst for inspiring our students' creativity.
Our students are able to study among postcard images of the deserts and mountains. With all of the city life amenities and natural beauty found in Tucson, The Art Institute of Tucson provides our students with the perfect backdrop for an education in the creative arts.
Culinary Arts
Our culinary students come to us from different levels of experience but they all share the same thing--a passion for cooking. And they know something else: There are no shortcuts to a great culinary education. It's why they are here.
Our students learn traditional, fundamental cooking skills. And they learn the realities of working in restaurants and the food service industry.
Watch the professionals at work as you pass by the kitchen of your favorite restaurant. It's orchestrated chaos and hard work. It's opportunity in a thriving industry, just waiting for your vision of the next great meal. Discover your culinary vision through the following programs:
- Culinary Arts (AAS/BA)
- Baking & Pastry (AAS)

