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28 Best Fine Arts Universities in the United States

Harvard University tops our list of 28 Fine Arts universities in the United States at #5 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) and University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 53 courses to choose from.

28 universities · ranked best first

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QS World #467 #104 in United States United States
#467 QS World University Rankings 2023
#104 in United States

Fine Arts at other levels

By university type

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. The rest are ordered by research impact. Harvard University has the largest research record in this group, with 146,463,495 citations and an h-index of 2,807.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 27 public to 1 private institutions. 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.

What the courses look like

By level: 36 bachelor's, 10 master's, 2 professional and 1 foundation. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 96% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (96% of courses with a stated intake). University of Alaska - Fairbanks offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Fine Arts in the United States?

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 Fine Arts in the United States?

27 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do 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 Fine Arts online with a university in the United States?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

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

University of Alaska - Fairbanks, with 5, ahead of Pepperdine University (5).

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