Applicants & Admitted Students

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.

Watch Video

Explore Degree & Course Options

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.

Learn More

Visit BU College of Fine Arts

With programs in MusicTheatre, 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.

Schedule a Tour

Let's Be Social

Follow BU College of Fine Arts on Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube.

CFA's Latest Stories

Explore what's new in the ever-expanding world of CFA student, faculty, and alumni news and work.

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.

Arts BU Art Galleries BU Arts Central

1998: Works by Laurie Simmons

Day: Wednesday Oct 2nd Time: All Day Stone Gallery
Visual Arts Alumni BU Art Galleries BU Arts Central

Group Crit: MFA Painting and Sculpture 1969 – 2024

Day: Wednesday Oct 2nd Time: All Day 808 Gallery
Arts BU Art Galleries BU Arts Central

1998: Works by Laurie Simmons

Day: Thursday Oct 3rd Time: All Day Stone Gallery
Visual Arts Alumni BU Art Galleries BU Arts Central

Group Crit: MFA Painting and Sculpture 1969 – 2024

Day: Thursday Oct 3rd Time: All Day 808 Gallery
Arts BU Art Galleries BU Arts Central

1998: Works by Laurie Simmons

Day: Friday Oct 4th Time: All Day Stone Gallery
Visual Arts Alumni BU Art Galleries BU Arts Central

Group Crit: MFA Painting and Sculpture 1969 – 2024

Day: Friday Oct 4th Time: All Day 808 Gallery
Visual Arts Music BU Art Galleries

Gallery Drum Performance

Day: Friday Oct 4th Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Visual Arts Music BU Art Galleries

Gallery Drum Performance

Day: Friday Oct 4th Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
View All

CFA in the News

We're making headlines—read all about it!

View More