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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.
Wheelock Family Theatre Among the Organizations Included in the Expansion of Boston Family Days
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's expansion of Boston Family Days gives all school-aged children and families in Boston access to historical sites and world-class performing arts institutions
The Women Who Inspire Us
In honor of Women’s History Month, students, faculty, and staff reflect on those who have influenced their lives
POV: The Cards are Stacked Against the Humanities Right Now
In this op-ed, CFA Dean Harvey Young writes how the threats currently faced by universities extend beyond the sciences, to the humanities
Save the Date for BU Giving Day 2025
Join us on Wednesday, April 9 to make a difference in the lives of our artist-scholars and scholar-artists.
How I Made This: Maithili Rajput (CFA’25)
Maithili, an MFA sculpture student, is creating an ornate, human-sized contraption for her thesis project. Part of her final exhibition will include a 24-hour video of herself rotating inside it.
BU School of Visual Arts Partners with Boston Center for the Arts for 2025 Multiple Fairs Art Book Fair
Coming to BU March 20-22, Multiple Fairs brings together artists, designers, publishers, and art book enthusiasts to celebrate the dynamic intersection of art, design, and publishing
Boston University is home to Hollywood icons & Broadway legends
Julianne Moore, Geena Davis, Jason Alexander, Michelle Hurd, Alfre Woodard, and many more artists of stage and screen all studied at BU
BU Alum Stars in National Tour of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Meet Aidan Close (CFA’23), who’s playing Draco’s son Scorpius Malfoy
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.
Foundation Drawing: The Legacy of John Wilson
House for the End of the World: 3D Printing and AI Workshop
Boston University Spotlight at Carnegie Hall
Foundation Drawing: The Legacy of John Wilson
Foundation Drawing: The Legacy of John Wilson, Reception
Boston University Bands Spring Jazz Concert
Foundation Drawing: The Legacy of John Wilson
Foundation Drawing: The Legacy of John Wilson
CFA in the News
We're making headlines—read all about it!