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.

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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 Students

Beyond the Classroom: Jongha Kim (CFA’27)

In summer 2025, BU undergraduate sculpture major Jongha "Roki" Kim (CFA'27) took his talents to Seoul, South Korea, to showcase his work at the 2025 Preview Seongsu Art Fair

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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.

Visual Arts BU Art Galleries

Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá (Not From Here, Not From There) Exhibition

Day: Tuesday Nov 11th Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery
Visual Arts

Tuesday Night Lecture Series: Stephen Lordan

Day: Tuesday Nov 11th Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm 808 Commonwealth Ave
Visual Arts BU Art Galleries

Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá (Not From Here, Not From There) Exhibition

Day: Wednesday Nov 12th Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery
Visual Arts BU Office for the Arts

Afro-Indo-American: Cooking Kunde from Scratch

Day: Wednesday Nov 12th Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm Demonstration Kitchen
Visual Arts BU Office for the Arts

Recipes for Resistance: A Zine Workshop

Day: Wednesday Nov 12th Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm HTC Commons
Visual Alumni BU Art Galleries

Hidden in the Layers Exhibition Reception

Day: Wednesday Nov 12th Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm 808 Gallery
Visual Arts

CFA Color Garden: Sit, Sew, Sustain

Day: Wednesday Nov 12th Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Visual Arts Research & Resource Library
Arts Music Ensembles

Boston University Chamber Orchestra

Day: Wednesday Nov 12th Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Tsai Performance Center
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