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.

Opera

Opera Evolves

In recent years, the art form has seen more diverse stories, exciting new initiatives, and renewed commitments to inclusivity. Is opera in its strongest era yet?

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CFA Alumni

Love Is in the Air—and on the Page

Writing with a little sweetness—and a little spice—these Boston University alums and authors are helping to fuel a rise in romance fiction

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Theatre

Beyond the Classroom: Thalia Gerloff (CFA’27)

BU acting major Thalia Gerloff read the lead role of Erin in the new play COURT 4, by director and professor Wendy Goldberg, a project that stems from an Amazon Prime docuseries about competitive junior tennis

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CFA Faculty

Creatives in Practice: Wendy C. Goldberg

BU Professor of Directing created and executive-produced the competitive junior tennis docuseries, TOP CLASS TENNIS, leading to the development of a new play where BU acting major Thalia Gerloff read the lead role

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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.

Theatre Arts

Islander

Day: Saturday Feb 21st Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm Studio ONE
Theatre Arts

Senior Acting Thesis: Pod 5

Day: Saturday Feb 21st Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm David Copeland Blackbox Theatre
Arts Music

Chamber Music Competition

Day: Monday Feb 23rd Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm CFA Concert Hall
Arts Music Alumni

The Art of Creative Endurance: Building a Life in the Arts Through Resilience and Ingenuity

Day: Thursday Feb 26th Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Boston University College of Fine Arts
Visual Arts

Tuesday Night Lecture Series: Kate Palmer Albers

Day: Thursday Feb 26th Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Theatre Arts Music Opera

Roméo et Juliette

Day: Thursday Feb 26th Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre
Arts Music BU Art Galleries

Drum Performance by Gareth Dylan Smith

Day: Friday Feb 27th Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery
Arts Music BU Art Galleries

Drum Performance by Gareth Dylan Smith

Day: Friday Feb 27th Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Faye G., Jo and James Stone Gallery
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