Overview

At its core, the Painting program at Boston University is studio-driven, with rigorous expectations about each student’s commitment to their own artistic practice. As an art form, painting is more than just an activity; it is a long-term critical engagement with ideas, feelings, and sensibilities. As such, the program supplements this emphasis on the studio with critical dialogue, in the form of studio visits, critiques, weekly seminars, lectures, field trips, and workshops.

Key facts

Graduate students develop close working relationships with both faculty and peers, forging a tight-knit community that continues beyond graduation. Frequent visits from major figures in the contemporary art world, as well as regular trips within New England, New York City, and beyond, bolster this sense of community and prepare students for a life in painting. Real-world experience, critical dialogue, and an intensive studio climate support each student’s journey toward an ever-sharpening artistic vision.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Painting

Graduate Seminar/Discussion

Liberal Arts elective

Art or General electives

Art History
Painting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-16 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

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By completing a bachelor’s degree from an institution in which English was the language of instruction before the time of enrollment at BU.

Tuition Fees

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33382 USD / year

≈ 33382 USD / year
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33382 USD / year

≈ 33382 USD / year
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In-State

33382 USD / year

≈ 33382 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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