Kendall college
An Elite Education Is Within Your Reach
Turn your passion and creativity into a rewarding career at Kendall College, one of the country’s top culinary and hospitality schools. With our affordable degree programs you can learn at a world-class institution in the heart of Chicago’s restaurant and hotel scene.
We Believe in Your Best
Learn with us and discover who you can be with a professional certificate or degree from Kendall College.
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Why Study with Us?
Kendall College graduates are working chefs, bakers and hoteliers. They’re professional operators in the world of tourism and hospitality. Through Kendall’s affiliation with National Louis University, we provide an affordable way to join their ranks and find your dream job in hospitality or culinary arts.
#1
School in Chicago for Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management
top 5
Culinary Schools in America
top 25
Hospitality & Hotel Management Schools Worldwide
93%
of graduates working in their field
WHere passion becomes professional practice
Learn in the Heart of Hospitality
Chicago’s vibrant restaurant scene and world-class hospitality facilities make it the perfect environment to practice your craft. Opportunities abound for internships, employment connections and experiences that inspire you to new heights.
Stand Out from the Crowd
Nationally and internationally, Kendall College consistently ranks among the top programs of its kind. With rigorous, career-focused learning, you’ll build the skills and experience to stand out in your chosen field.
Learn From Industry Professionals
Learn from instructors with decades of experience and connect with industry professionals who bring real-world challenges, practical projects and career insight into the learning experience.
An Immersive Experience
From professional internships and commercial-grade kitchen facilities to learning environments that simulate serving in a real restaurant, we put academics into action with hands-on training in all the finer details of cooking and hospitality.
How it works
Your path to enrollment, simplified
Applying takes less time than you might think. We’ve streamlined the process to put you in charge of your education.
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Connect with NLU
Fill out a short form and tell us about yourself, your goals and the course of study you’re interested in.
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Talk with an Enrollment Specialist
One of our advisors will reach out to answer your questions and map out a personalized plan for your future.
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Experience NCE Up Close
Visit or tour virtually. Get a feel for the Kendall College and its programs.
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Submit Your Free Application
No application fee. No barriers. Just a fast track toward building your education credentials.
Kendall College at National Louis University
Kendall College prepares you for a career doing what you love. We offer professional programs and certifications, plus two- and four-year degrees to provide the professional seasoning and hands-on experience you’ll need to craft your next opportunity.
Explore our Programs
Bachelor’s degree programs
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Earn a Bachelor of Arts in Education and lay the foundation for a career in early childhood through secondary school or special education.
- B.A. in Culinary Management
- B.A. in Hospitality Management
Associate’s degree programs
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Gain the classroom skills to teach with confidence and nurture lifelong learners at any grade level.
- A.A.S. in Baking and Pastry
- A.A.S. in Culinary Arts
Professional Certifications
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Be a better teacher. Our postgraduate programs position you to have an impact and build your career in some of education’s most in-demand areas.
- Professional Cookery
- Baking and Pastry
- Wine (Levels 1-3)
- Beverage
- Service Leadership
- Cake Styling and Decorating
- Plant-Based Cuisine
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Earn professional credentials and college credit at a pace that fits your full-time schedule.
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Preparing students of diverse backgrounds to succeed as professionals in today’s evolving workforce.