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Culinary & Pastry Arts

Learn more about studying Culinary & Pastry Arts as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Associate
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    10,575USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Apr, Jun, Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What South Seattle College says about their program:

The Culinary & Pastry Arts Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree equips students with essential food production and management skills for diverse food service operations. Courses cover inventory control, production, operations analysis, purchasing, supervision, and personnel management.

Hands-on experience is gained through operating South’s on-campus dining options, including the Culinary Convenience Store, dynamic food trucks, otters’ den pop-ups, and the full-service Alhadeff Grill. Under the guidance of expert chef-instructors, students refine their craft in real-world settings, gaining the practical skills and industry insights needed to thrive in a professional setting.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school degree

English proficiency

  • IELTS

    5.5

  • TOEFL

    60

  • Duolingo

    90

Entry requirements

  • Student ID number (required if currently attending Washington State school)
  • Completed IP online application, paper application or return student form
  • $50 application fee (non-refundable; the application fee is waived for NSC returning and alumni students)
  • $50 express mail fee (required if acceptance materials must be mailed)
  • Passport (must be valid within the next 6 months)
  • Financial statement, dated within the last 6 months, showing sufficient funds are available
  • Underage forms (required for students under 18 years old)
  • High school transcripts from 10th grade onward (required for students under 18 years old; documents must be English-translated; to view minimum grade required, please see IP High School Completion Plus flyer)

NOTE: There is no minimum requirement for English proficiency for general admission

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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from US$10,575 to $20,442 per year

Funding

Seattle Colleges Foundation scholarships:

  • Amount

    $5,000

  • Requirement

    Must have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA

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What is the cost of living near South Seattle College?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Seattle, Washington-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$2,448
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,956
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$297
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$86
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$73
Monthly public transport pass$108
Monthly grocery basket$273
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$18
Gym membership$87

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for South Seattle College

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements