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.

Music

Winds of Hope

Jonny Watkins cofounded two national concert bands in the UK in the face of declining support for youth music instruction

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Theatre

Everybody Is a Gamer

Video game veteran Jonathan Knight wants to make the New York Times the premier destination for digital puzzles. Acquiring Wordle was just the start.

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CFA Alumni

Art Reimagined

Alums Christopher Morrison and Julie Gratz are using technology to push artistic boundaries

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Theatre

The Costume Engineer

Collette Livingston ensures Cirque du Soleil’s costumes withstand the performers’ complex acrobatics

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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.

Quarrel, artwork by Matt Murphy

Day: Saturday Jun 29th Time: All Day 808 Gallery (windows only) 808 Commonwealth Avenue

A Summer Place, an exhibition by Breehan James and Nancy Wissemann-Widrig

Day: Saturday Jun 29th Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm The Stone Gallery 855 Commonwealth Avenue

Quarrel, artwork by Matt Murphy

Day: Sunday Jun 30th Time: All Day 808 Gallery (windows only) 808 Commonwealth Avenue

Quarrel, artwork by Matt Murphy

Day: Monday Jul 1st Time: All Day 808 Gallery (windows only) 808 Commonwealth Avenue

Quarrel, artwork by Matt Murphy

Day: Tuesday Jul 2nd Time: All Day 808 Gallery (windows only) 808 Commonwealth Avenue

A Summer Place, an exhibition by Breehan James and Nancy Wissemann-Widrig

Day: Tuesday Jul 2nd Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm The Stone Gallery 855 Commonwealth Avenue

Quarrel, artwork by Matt Murphy

Day: Wednesday Jul 3rd Time: All Day 808 Gallery (windows only) 808 Commonwealth Avenue

A Summer Place, an exhibition by Breehan James and Nancy Wissemann-Widrig

Day: Wednesday Jul 3rd Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm The Stone Gallery 855 Commonwealth Avenue
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