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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.
Lynne Allen Named Interim Dean of College of Fine Arts
CFA professor will serve until a successor to Dean Harvey Young is chosen
Brothers Graduating from College of Fine Arts School of Music Excited to Go from Ensemble to Solo
Nathaniel and Ian Aistrup reflect on their time together in the strings program—and look ahead to their separate careers
For Thousands of BU Graduate Students, Commencement Is a Step Toward a New Profession
These Terriers are changing the world, including DMA in Violin Performance graduate, Kahn Awards finalist, and double Terrier Aija Reke (CFA’15,’26)
Creatives in Practice: Lucy Kim
BU Associate Professor of Art in Painting and recently announced Wagner Fellow, Lucy Kim, had a solo exhibition of melanin prints in the Henry Art Gallery at the University of Washington in Seattle
From Classroom to Convocation: Chia-Yi Chen Named CFA’s 2026 Student Speaker
Doctor of Musical Arts in Violin Performance major Chia-Yi Chen will address the Class of 2026 at CFA’s Convocation Ceremony on May 16
BU Students Showcase Real-World Data Projects at Spark! Demo Day
From a font-design tool to a dashboard tracking federal grant cuts, undergrads demonstrate that data science is as much about people as it is about code
Boston University School of Theatre presents Showcase 2026
The annual showcase, based in Boston and New York City, serves as a celebration of the graduating class and the group’s formal introduction to the professional theatre community
BFA Thesis Exhibition Highlights Dazzling Work by Graduating Seniors in School of Visual Arts
Four painting, sculpture, printmaking, and graphic design students talk about their projects. The show is on view at 808 Gallery through May 9
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.
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BU at Disney Animation Studios
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Right to the City
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