Western Culinary Institute

Western Culinary Institute

Overview of Western Culinary Institute

Founded in the early 1980s as the Horst Mager Culinary Institute, Western Culinary Institute is a career-oriented culinary arts school. The school distinguishes itself from most others of its type through its association with Le Cordon Bleu, the prestigious cooking school born in Paris in 1985. Through this relationship, Western Culinary Institute is able to bring the teachings of the classical European cooking tradition in combination with modern techniques to the Portland area in Oregon where the school resides.

Western Culinary Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).

Points of Distinction

• Students operate a fine dining restaurant and pâtisserie on campus
• Academic advisors to help each student complete his or her chosen program
• Graduates receive Le Cordon Bleu credentials

Areas of Study

There are three channels of study: Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts, Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality & Restaurant Management and Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie & Baking. All three programs offer an Associate of Occupational Studies Degree while the Culinary Arts and Pâtisserie & Baking programs also offer a diploma option.

Western Culinary Institute Admissions and Financial Aid

The admissions process is open to all students. Standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT are not necessary. An interview is encouraged although not strictly required. Programs start frequently and there are no published deadlines for application submission.

The school works with students to help them secure the money they need to attend. Many students qualify for financial aid from the federal government as well as state and private sources.

Western Culinary Institute Faculty Quality

The school’s distinguished faculty members draw on their food industry experience and educational backgrounds to provide their students with real-world style instruction grounded in the theoretical fundamentals of their art.

Western Culinary Institute Student Life

Over 1000 students were enrolled in the Fall of 2005. The school does not offer on campus dormitories – students find off-campus housing and commute to the school.

Programs of Study

(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Cooking And Culinary Arts

• Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
• Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie and Baking

Western Culinary Institute Degrees or Coursework

(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)

Degrees or Coursework

• Associate
• Diploma

Western Culinary Institute Campus Locations

Oregon

• Portland

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