The Schools of CFA: The Ultimate Training Ground
CFA DEGREES & PROGRAMS
With more than 30 programs of study, on-campus and online modalities, and a full range of undergraduate and graduate options, CFA educates artists, musicians, performers, scholars, and educators at all stages of their professional careers.
Who Are We?
With programs in Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts, Boston University College of Fine Arts offers a wide array of pre-college, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, as well as a range of online degrees and certificates.
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The BU College of Fine Arts Experience
CFA Magazine
Making art and an impact. Discover the amazing stories of CFA's dynamic alums, friends, and faculty as well as the innovation happening right here on BU's campus.
Check out the most recent issue of CFA magazine, featuring the latest stories from the CFA Terrier community of artists, educators, and activists. See the extraordinary in the ordinary (and iconic views of Boston) with artist and longtime professor, Richard Raiselis, meet the set designer bringing a flair for illusion to Broadway and beyond, hear from two BU alums who discuss the art of casting for the stage and screen, and explore the art form of opera and the CFA alums shaping its evolution.
And that's just the start. Find many, many more stories of alums making impacts across all fields in this issue.
CFA's Latest Stories
Explore what's new in the ever-expanding world of CFA student, faculty, and alumni news and work.
Do it for CFA: Save the Date for Giving Day 2026
Join us on Wednesday, April 8, to support the arts at Boston University
Acclaimed Composer and Conductor Matthew Aucoin Prepares a New Generation of Musicians at Boston University
One of opera and classical music’s brightest stars has joined CFA’s School of Music as a visiting professor
From Sinners to Hamnet to BU’s Nominees, This Year’s Oscar Race Could Offer Lots of Surprises
CFA’s Harvey Young and COM’s Debbie Danielpour offer predictions on who will win and who got snubbed ahead of Sunday’s Academy Awards Ceremony
Boston University Tanglewood Institute Turns 60
This August 2026, BUTI is celebrating six decades of artistry…and everyone is invited!
Boston University Office for the Arts Presents Colors of Spring: Raga Music of North India Residency
Engage in cross-cultural dialogue with three stellar classical musicians and experience the power and beauty of Indian classical music live this spring at BU
Beyond the Classroom: Members of the GSU Pop Up Music Concerts
BU students expand the arts across campus by bringing music to the halls of the George Sherman Union for all to listen
Boston University ensembles unite for a one-night concert at Symphony Hall
The special evening at Boston's historic Symphony Hall, on Monday, April 13, features Boston University Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Chorus, and Symphony Orchestra
BUTV’s Terrier Tonight: BU’s Version of Saturday Night Live
The show, created by Lily Greenberg (COM’27) and Doran Steinfeld (COM’27, CFA’27), features comedy sketches and recurring segments, many with a BU angle
Upcoming Events
There's always something going on at the College of Fine Arts! Check out all upcoming concerts, productions, exhibitions, lectures, and community events.
Boston University Wind Ensemble “Time & Place”
Tuesday Night Lecture Series: Ellie Krakow
MFA Graphic Design Thesis Exhibition
MFA Sculpture and MFA Print Media & Photography Thesis Exhibitions
First Friday: Crepes & Keychains
Thesis Exhibition Reception: MFA Graphic Design
Thesis Exhibition Reception: MFA Sculpture and MFA Print Media & Photography
BU Center for New Music: Mivos String Quartet
CFA In The News
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