Applicants & Admitted Students
Who are we?
Three Schools. In one College. In one top-tier University. Intimate arts school.
World-class research institution. A diverse community of creators, advocates, change-makers.
It's hard to sum up in words what makes CFA so special. Let us introduce ourselves to you.
Explore Degree & Course Options
The Leader in Online Music and Fine Arts Degrees
The quality and excellence of a Boston University College of Fine Arts degree and the convenience of online learning.
BU was the first to pilot an online graduate degree program in music and continues to push the limits of innovation in the field with offerings in visual arts and music. Learn more about CFA's online degrees, courses, and programs.
Visit BU College of Fine Arts
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.
What is CFA? It's impossible to sum it into words. The experience is individual. But, the commitment is universal. Art happens here.
CFA's Latest Stories
Explore what's new in the ever-expanding world of CFA student, faculty, and alumni news and work.
The Clothes Make the Character
Costume designers Joyce Kim Lee and Natalie Turturro Mettouchi dress performers for success
Creating a Visual Diary
With a photographic eye, Rebecca Ness makes intimate, slice-of-life oil paintings of everyday moments
Kim Raver to CFA Grads: “You’ll Hear a Lot of ‘No’ Before You Get to That ‘Yes'”
Graphic Design Graduate Part of Finalist Team at Innovate@BU’s New Venture Competition
Celebrating the CFA Class of 2023
MFA Design & Production Theatre Graduates Presenting at the 2023 National Design Portfolio Review
Super Animator
Jeff Wamester brings your favorite comic characters to life onscreen
Conducting Change
Conductor Lina Gonzalez-Granados hopes to open doors for more women of color in classical music
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.
BUTI Young Artists Orchestra Concert Cycle 1
BUTI Young Artists Wind Ensemble Concert Cycle 1
BUTI Young Artists Orchestra Concert Cycle 2
BUTI Young Artists Wind Ensemble Concert Cycle 2
BUTI Young Artists Vocal Program Choral Concert
BUTI Young Artists Composition Program Concert
BUTI Young Artists Orchestra Concert Cycle 3
CFA In The Media
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