Applicants & Admitted Students

Who are we?

Three Schools. In one College. In one top-tier University. Intimate arts school.
World-class research institution. A diverse community of creators, advocates, change-makers.
It's hard to sum up in words what makes CFA so special. Let us introduce ourselves to you.

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The Leader in Online Music and Fine Arts Degrees

The quality and excellence of a Boston University College of Fine Arts degree and the convenience of online learning.

BU was the first to pilot an online graduate degree program in music and continues to push the limits of innovation in the field with offerings in visual arts and music. Learn more about CFA's online degrees, courses, and programs.

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Visit BU College of Fine Arts

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.

What is CFA? It's impossible to sum it into words. The experience is individual. But, the commitment is universal. Art happens here.

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Let's Be Social

Follow BU College of Fine Arts on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.

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CFA's Latest Stories

Explore what's new in the ever-expanding world of CFA student, faculty, and alumni news and work.

Upcoming CFA Events

There's always something going on at the College of Fine Arts! Check out all upcoming concerts, productions, exhibitions, lectures, and community events.

Arts Music BU Office for the Arts

Music Mondays: April Salon Series

Day: Monday Apr 6th Time: 3:30pm - 5:30pm Boston University: The Castle
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Arts Music BU Office for the Arts

Lunch n Learn: Indian Festivals and their Soundscape

Day: Tuesday Apr 7th Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm Howard Thurman Center
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CFA Student Events

Pizza with the CFA Dean

Day: Tuesday Apr 7th Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm CFA Student Lounge
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Visual Arts

Tuesday Night Lecture Series: Peggy Chiang

Day: Tuesday Apr 7th Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Arts Music Ensembles

BU Center for New Music: Mivos String Quartet

Day: Tuesday Apr 7th Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm CFA Concert Hall
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Arts Music

Satie Socrate / Cage Cheap Imitation

Day: Wednesday Apr 8th Time: 8:00pm - 9:30pm Yan Luo Lobby, Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre
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Arts BU Art Galleries BU Tanglewood Institute

BU Tanglewood Institute Monthly Chamber Music Reading Party

Day: Thursday Apr 9th Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery
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Theatre Arts

Medea

Day: Thursday Apr 9th Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Studio ONE
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