ICE International - Alumni Around the World

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Thank you for your interest in the career training programs offered by the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE). Like New York City, ICE is a hub of multiculturalism. We are proud to have students from 44 countries, giving ICE its unique international character.

New York, America’s culinary capital, helps ICE offer our students a vibrant cultural experience that includes access to a vast array of international restaurants, gourmet markets and culinary resources. It’s no wonder that so many international students have chosen ICE as their “passport” to a rewarding and successful culinary career.

International students may enroll in the Culinary Arts or Pastry & Baking Arts career programs.

While ICE students may select from a range of housing options at ICE for every budget – from dorms to luxury apartments – many of our international students choose the comfort of a homestay. While enrolled, you have the option of living with a sponsoring host family, sometimes from your native country, so you can enjoy your native culture while experiencing America’s culture. We also have many dorms and apartments available in a variety of prices and locations throughout the region. What’s important is that you will be comfortable and won’t have to worry about where you lay your head at night. Click here for more information on ICE housing options.

All International Students must apply for admission and be accepted before any student visa applications can be released. Please read and refer to the Reference Guide for International Students, which will help you understand the requirements for the visa process.

International students attending ICE on M-1 Visas may be eligible for the ICE Out-of-State Allowance to help defray the costs of living in New York City while attending school. Qualified students receive a tuition discount of $3,000 for Culinary Arts and $3,000 for Pastry & Baking Arts. Click here to ask your international admissions representative for more details on eligibility.

Your health and well-being are an important part of the education process. Take comfort in knowing that ICE has you covered while in New York City. We feature your choice of three affordable health insurance plans that provide coverage for international ICE students and their families. The enrollment process is fast and easy – and may begin at the same time you apply for admission. All of the plans offered have extensive benefits that may include: sickness, pharmacy, emergency hospitalization, injury, maternity, medical evacuation and more! Please click here to ask your international admissions representative for more information about health insurance coverage while attending ICE.