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

Creatives in Practice: Yo-EL Cassell

BU's Head of Movement, Yo-EL Cassell, performs at Harlem Stage's soldout show The Lifeboat, utilizing his Journey of Youth technique, which he also teaches to his theatre students

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Community Engagement

Beyond the Classroom: Megan Kwan (CFA’27)

As a fellow for Innovate@BU’s Enlight Summer program, painting major Megan Kwan (CFA’27) interned at the Pao Arts Center, Chinatown’s first arts and cultural center, connecting with community and her identity

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CFA Alumni

Tunes for Tots

Milos Bjelica’s Artysh Lab brings classical concerts for babies—designed to promote early childhood development—to the Boston area

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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

A Number

Day: Thursday Aug 28th Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm David Copeland Blackbox Theatre
CFA Student Events Visual Theatre Music

CFA Graduate Student Orientation

Day: Friday Aug 29th Time: All Day 855 Commonwealth Avenue
Visual Arts BU Art Galleries

Information, Overload - Boston University School of Visual Arts 2025 Alumni Exhibition

Day: Tuesday Sep 2nd Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm 808 Gallery
Visual Arts BU Art Galleries

Information, Overload - Boston University School of Visual Arts 2025 Alumni Exhibition

Day: Wednesday Sep 3rd Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm 808 Gallery
Visual Arts BU Art Galleries

Information, Overload - Boston University School of Visual Arts 2025 Alumni Exhibition

Day: Thursday Sep 4th Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm 808 Gallery
Arts

Fall Arts Fair 2025

Day: Friday Sep 5th Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm George Sherman Union Plaza
Visual Arts BU Art Galleries

Information, Overload - Boston University School of Visual Arts 2025 Alumni Exhibition

Day: Friday Sep 5th Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm 808 Gallery
Visual Arts BU Art Galleries

Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá (Not From Here, Not From There) Exhibition

Day: Friday Sep 5th Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery
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