Three Schools, one College.

And hundreds of amazing musicians, artists, performers, scholars, educators, and innovators committed to excellence, motivated to push the limits, and passionate about making an impact through their art.

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.

Our Schools: 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.

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The CFA Academic Experience

Areas of Interest

Antiracism. Sustainability. Interdisciplinary work. How does your art intersect with the world? Here at BU College of Fine Arts, our students, faculty, and alumni are all about exploring their interests in addition to developing their skills and honing their crafts. Boston University and the College of Fine Arts have limitless opportunities for student-artists to expand their practice, combine their passions, and work outside the lines.

Now, go explore.

Go Explore Your Interests

What is CFA?

It's impossible to sum it into words. The experience is individual. But, the commitment is universal. Art happens at BU College of Fine Arts.

Intensive training. Hands-on learning. Accomplished faculty. Professional advising. Dual degrees, study abroad, and 100s of minors. Undergraduate academics are built on rigorous study and cross-disciplinary learning opportunities in a top research University.

For graduate students, CFA offers a strong selection of degrees and studies, online and on-campus. Professional depth and individualized training. Expert faculty committed to excellence. Resources to achieve your goals. Professional opportunities, extensive networking, and a robust alumni community.

Take a closer look at BU and see what makes this community dynamic, inspiring, and unique.

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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.

CFA Alumni

BU Alum Is ″a Muppet Legend″

Actor Fran Brill (CFA'68), who spent more than 40 years “sweepin’ the clouds away” as a Sesame Street Muppeteer, receives a Lifetime Achievement Award

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Community Engagement

CFA Professor’s Love Letter to Roxbury

For more than a quarter century, Leland Clarke has collected ephemera celebrating the history of his childhood home. Now, he hopes to share it with others

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CFA In The News

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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 Alumni

Building Your Brand through Digital Media

Day: Wednesday Mar 18th Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Boston University College of Fine Arts
CFA Student Events Arts

CFA Stress Reliever: DIY Terrariums

Day: Thursday Mar 19th Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm CFA Student Lounge
Arts BU Office for the Arts

BU Art Market

Day: Friday Mar 20th Time: 1:00pm - 6:00pm George Sherman Union
Visual Arts BU Art Galleries

Multiple Formats Art Book Fair

Day: Saturday Mar 21st Time: 11:00am - 6:00pm 808 Gallery, 808 Corridor, and FLR 152
CFA Student Events

CFA Swag Giveaway

Day: Monday Mar 23rd Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm CFA Student Lounge
Visual Arts

Tuesday Night Lecture Series: Rachel Eulena Williams

Day: Tuesday Mar 24th Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts Music

2026 Boston University Spotlight

Day: Tuesday Mar 24th Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
Arts Music Ensembles

Boston University Wind Ensemble “Time & Place”

Day: Thursday Mar 26th Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm Tsai Performance Center
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