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.

Theatre

Curtains Up: BU School of Theatre’s Spring 2026 Season

The timeless and tragic opera Roméo et Juliette, a play based on the only surviving trilogy from ancient Greek theatre, and senior capstone events are part of the lineup of BU School of Theatre's current season

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Theatre

A Magician’s Touch

Paul Tate dePoo III brings a flair for illusion and a love of spectacle to his lavish set designs for Broadway and beyond

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Visual Arts

A Room with A View

Painter and teacher Richard Raiselis has made his career by seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary

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CFA Faculty

Creatives in Practice: Daniel Parsley

BU's Director of Choral Activities traveled to Kenya to lead a week of music-making through the International Schools of Southern and Eastern Africa's Band and Choir Festival, teaching and mentoring young musicians

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Community Engagement

Beyond the Classroom: Joy Jiang (CFA’26)

MA Art Education graduate student Joy Jiang (CFA’26) has been instrumental in creating FenMake, a new residence makerspace at BU Fenway Campus, for BU students to prototype, problem-solve, and create

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Ensembles

Boston University Center for New Music Presents Its 2025-2026 Season

The season welcomes GRAMMY award-winning composer, violinist, and educator Jessie Montgomery for a two-part residency; Boston's Sound Icon Ensemble, New York’s Mivos String Quartet, and the Paris-based Ensemble L’Itinéraire for special performances

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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 BU Art Galleries BU Tanglewood Institute

BU Tanglewood Institute Monthly Chamber Music Reading Party

Day: Thursday Jan 29th Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery
Arts Music Ensembles

BU Center for New Music: Jessie Montgomery Showcase Concert featuring BU Faculty and Student Performers

Day: Friday Jan 30th Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm CFA Concert Hall
Theatre Arts

Senior Acting Thesis: Pod 2

Day: Saturday Jan 31st Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm David Copeland Blackbox Theatre
CFA Student Events

CFA Clothing Drive

Day: Monday Feb 2nd Time: All Day CFA Student Lounge
Arts Music

Jihye Chang Sung Faculty Recital

Day: Monday Feb 2nd Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm CFA Concert Hall
Visual Arts

Tuesday Night Lecture Series: Melissa Brown

Day: Tuesday Feb 3rd Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts Music

Trio Perruches

Day: Tuesday Feb 3rd Time: 8:00pm - 9:30pm CFA Concert Hall
Arts Music

Idea to Impact: Aligning Your Artistry with Opportunity

Day: Wednesday Feb 4th Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm CFA 165
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