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

Creatives in Practice: Olivera Gajić

BU assistant professor of costume design recently had a solo exhibition in Serbia's RISC Gallery, located in the town where Gajic first received her formal training in painting and costume designing

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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

Voices in Contemporary Art Talk with Lucy Kim

Day: Tuesday Nov 10th Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Howard Thurman Center
Visual Arts BU Art Galleries

Gallery Talk with Elizabeth Rudy, Curator of Prints, Harvard Art Museums

Day: Tuesday Nov 10th Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm 808 Gallery
Music Ensembles

BU Wind Ensemble - America 250: Part 2

Day: Thursday Nov 12th Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm Tsai Performance Center
Theatre Arts

Theater(re?) by Durang

Day: Thursday Nov 12th Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm CFA 105
Arts Music

Masterworks for Cello & Piano

Day: Friday Nov 13th Time: 8:00pm - 9:30pm CFA Concert Hall
CFA Student Events Arts

CFA Students - Gratitude & Healthy Eating

Day: Monday Nov 16th Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm CFA Student Lounge
Visual Arts

Tuesday Night Lecture Series: Carrie Yamaoka

Day: Tuesday Nov 17th Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts Music

Boston University Baroque Orchestra

Day: Tuesday Nov 17th Time: 8:00pm - 9:15pm CFA 171
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