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

Boston University School of Theatre Announces Fall 2026 Lineup

Correlating with America's 250th anniversary, BU School of Theatre's 2026 - 2027 season is full of student-directed plays, new works, and stories that invite audiences to experience and investigate the North American theatre landscape

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CFA Faculty

Creatives in Practice: Jim Fagan

Between serving as director, producer, performer, and staff writer, Jim Fagan, assistant professor of directing, is committed to expanding his professional opportunities to BU students, recent alums

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CFA Faculty

Meet the Recently Promoted CFA Faculty

James Grady, Rob Patterson, and Gareth Dylan Smith are among the 38 members of Boston University faculty promoted this year

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CFA Alumni

Materials from Nature

Artist Rachelle Reichert Is Inspired by Human Industrialization

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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

Q0: The Effect

Day: Saturday Aug 29th Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm David Copeland Blackbox Theatre
Theatre Arts

Q0: The Effect

Day: Sunday Aug 30th Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm David Copeland Blackbox Theatre
Visual Arts BU Art Galleries

Between the Bylines

Day: Wednesday Sep 2nd Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery
Visual Arts BU Art Galleries

The Boston Printmakers 2026 North American Print Biennial

Day: Wednesday Sep 2nd Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm 808 Gallery
Arts BU Office for the Arts

Fall Arts Fair 2026

Day: Friday Sep 4th Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm George Sherman Union Plaza
Arts Music

School of Music Faculty Showcase

Day: Friday Sep 18th Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm CFA Concert Hall
Visual Arts BU Art Galleries

The Boston Printmakers Juror's Lecture

Day: Saturday Sep 26th Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm CFA Concert Hall
Visual Arts BU Art Galleries

Opening Reception for The Boston Printmakers 2026 North American Print Biennial

Day: Saturday Sep 26th Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm 808 Gallery
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