About Us

Boston University’s programs in the culinary arts are offered through the Office of Lifelong Learning, under the auspices of Metropolitan College.

Committed to broadening the reach of the University to audiences of all ages, the Office of Lifelong Learning presents a range of unique programs and opportunities each year, including:

The Evergreen Program for members of the community aged 58 and older

Cooking Up Culture for school aged children

Seminars in the Arts and Culinary Arts for both casual learners and those with professional interest in the world of food, wine, culture, and art

Certificate in the Culinary Arts for those who currently work, or aspire to work, as food writers, chefs, and restaurateurs

Wine Studies for those interested in gaining a greater understanding of wine production, the wine industry, and wine drinking

Our commitment to delicious and enriching programming has drawn participataion from luminaries such as Julia Child and Jacques Pépin, the founders of our professional Certificate Program in the Culinary Arts and our Master of Liberal Arts in Gastronomy.

We encourage you to contact us with your inquiries or interest in our programs—bon appetit!