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College of Fine Arts

Bold thinking. Unbridled creativity. Trailblazing research.

Explore Carnegie Mellon's comprehensive and renowned education in the arts, design and architecture.

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Programs & Departments

The College of Fine Arts offers creative undergraduate and graduate degree programs and interdisciplinary resources that let you challenge old ideas and express new ones. 

The CMU CFA design program

Academics

Learn more about the schools and academic programs within CFA.

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ICA Pittsburgh

The ICA Pittsburgh supports experimentation that expands the notions of art and culture, providing a forum for engaged conversations about creativity and innovation.

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STUDIO

The Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry is a laboratory for atypical, antidisciplinary and interinstitutional research at the intersections of arts, science, technology and culture.

The College of Fine Arts aspires to be recognized as the definitive international hub of arts, architecture and design for education, research and practice in the 21st Century.

Our passionate and inspirational world-class faculty, staff and students regularly produce extraordinary new culture, knowledge, techniques and technologies.

CFA Research & Creative Practice

The Office of Engagement & Belonging provides oversight, assessment and consultation to connect and empower the CFA Community. We work to cultivate a broader understanding of our global society and equip individuals in our community to engage meaningfully with each other.

Engagement & Belonging at CFA

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Ranked

We have one of the nation’s top MFA programs, according to U.S. News & World Report.

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Tony Awards

Our alumni and faculty have won awards for roles on stage and behind the scenes.

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Annual Music Performances

CMU students and faculty, including Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra members, showcase their talents.

Upcoming Events across CFA