Applicants & Admitted Students
The CFA Graduate Student Experience
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 visuals arts and music. Learn more about CFA's online degrees, courses, and programs.
Non-Degree Courses
Interested in exploring the arts in an academic setting? Are you considering a graduate degree in the arts but want to test drive a course or learning modality? Do you need additional credits or professional development opportunities to advance your career? Is there a prerequisite you need to check off your list before applying to graduate school?
Boston University College of Fine Arts (CFA) offers online and on-campus graduate courses throughout the year. CFA welcomes professional artists, students who recently completed their undergraduate education, and mid-career professionals from other disciplines to explore course offerings and non-degree enrollment.
CFA's Latest Stories
Explore what's new in the ever-expanding world of CFA student, faculty, and alumni news and work.
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Boston University Establishes Arts Leadership Circle Led by Dean Harvey Young
Boston University Center for New Music Welcomes Missy Mazzoli for Three-Day Composer Residency
International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians and BU Tanglewood Institute Announce New Scholarship for Underrepresented Musicians
Owning One’s Self-Expression in Music: Composer Gabriela Lena Frank’s Philosophy
A Saturday Night Concert at Symphony Hall Caps the 150th Festivities for Boston University School of Music
Save the Date for BU Giving Day
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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.