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.
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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.
Getting Animated
Mai-Han Nguyen turned her love of drawing and printmaking into a career at Nickelodeon
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Stages As You Like It on the Boston Common This Summer
BU MFA Directing alum Bryn Boice (CFA'16) serves as the free show’s text coach
Award-winning Producer Peter S. Del Vecho (CFA’80) Named a 2025 Best of BU Alumni Award Recipient
Best known for producing the Disney animated film "Frozen," Del Vecho is being honored for his leadership and contributions in the arts
Felt, with Feeling
Elizabeth Stubbs uses wool to bring magical scenes—and the occasional political bogeyman—to life
Creatives in Practice: Barb Raney
BU School of Music’s beloved academic advisor is also a singer in the Bristol Chorale, a community choir based in Attleboro, MA, whose chamber orchestra includes BU music alums and students
The Art of Sports
As a creative director for the NFL, Alex Mount has a hand in designing logos, decor, and gear for the Super Bowl and other league initiatives
Experience the Arts at BU
Your destination for art, music, theatre, opera, workshops, lectures, and more at Boston University
Directing Change
Nikki DiLoreto is a director, coach, mentor, and cofounder of an inclusive program for female and nonbinary directors
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.
Nothing Matches, Everything Shines Exhibition Reception
BU Tanglewood Institute Community Day
CFA in the News
We're making headlines—read all about it!