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24 Best Bachelor's Fine Arts Universities in United States

Harvard University tops our list of 24 Bachelor's Fine Arts universities in the United States at #5 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) and University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States). Across the whole list there are 36 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #5 (Harvard University) to #467 (University of Alaska - Fairbanks); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Harvard University is cited most (146,463,495 citations).

Public, private and where they are

23 are public and 1 private (96% public). By location, Massachusetts (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Harvard University, founded in 1636. Harvard University is the largest, with 21,000 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 4 years and null. 97% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Alaska - Fairbanks offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Bachelor's Fine Arts?

Harvard University (QS World #5), University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) and University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Fine Arts in the United States?

23 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Fine Arts course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with null the next most common.

When do Bachelor's Fine Arts courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Bachelor's Fine Arts online with a university in the United States?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Fine Arts courses in the United States?

University of Alaska - Fairbanks, with 3, ahead of Pepperdine University (3).

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