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Culinary Arts

Learn more about studying Culinary Arts as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Associate
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    8,232USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Apr, Jun, Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Seattle Central College says about their program:

The Culinary Arts program gives students a strong and well-rounded foundation of culinary skills, with emphasis on classic and modern cooking techniques and a unique focus on sustainable food sourcing practices. Learn to prepare tantalizing appetizers, sauces, breads, entrees and more, and gain real-world experience planning menus and arranging meals in our student-run restaurants. Students will complete 90 credits of coursework, earning an Associate of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts. Completing this program prepares graduates for careers as professional chefs, restaurateurs, event planners and more.

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Admission requirements

Entry requirements

Applicants to bachelor’s degree programs must have obtained a secondary school diploma. This diploma must be eligible to access further academic studies in the country where it has been obtained.

English proficiency

  • IELTS

    5.5

  • TOEFL

    60

  • Duolingo

    90

English proficiency waivers

  • Completion of English Composition at an accredited post-secondary institution in Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Canada (English-speaking provinces), Ireland, Kenya, Malawi, New Zealand, Nigeria, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, or Zimbabwe
  • Completion of both primary and secondary education in Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Canada (English-speaking provinces), Ireland, Kenya, Malawi, New Zealand, Nigeria, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, or Zimbabwe

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport identification page
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Scholarships at Seattle Central College

  • International Programs Tuition Support Awards

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    Seattle Colleges' International Programs office offers Tuition Support Awards specifically to current international undergraduate students, with award amounts typically ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 applied directly toward tuition and fees. Because this award is administered by the International Programs office itself for its enrolled F-1 international student population, eligibility for international undergraduates is inherent to the award.

  • LewerMark International Student Scholarships

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    LewerMark, the mandatory medical insurance provider for Seattle Colleges international students, provides scholarships of roughly $2,500 to $3,000 twice each year (fall and spring) to current international students, including undergraduates. Eligibility is limited to students enrolled through the International Programs office, making this an international-student-specific award.

  • Seattle Colleges Foundation Scholarships

    Official page

    The Seattle Colleges Foundation awards nearly $500,000 in scholarships each year, with average awards close to $5,000, to help students cover tuition and/or living expenses. The Foundation's own international student scholarships page states future and current international students are explicitly eligible and encouraged to apply, and more than half of applicants received an award in 2024-2025. Applications open mid-January through mid-March annually.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$10,914 per year

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What is the cost of living near Seattle Central College?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$2,109
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,647
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$182
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$75
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$73· Seattle, Washington average
Monthly public transport pass$117
Monthly grocery basket$257
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$18
Gym membership$82

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Seattle Central 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