February 12, 2026

Study Abroad Programs: Visual and Performing Arts

If you have a passion for the arts, studying visual and performing arts abroad could be the perfect way to enhance your skills and broaden your perspective. With programs available at universities around the world, you can choose from a variety of disciplines, such as music, dance, theater, film, and visual arts. These programs typically offer hands-on experience and opportunities to work with professionals in the field, allowing you to gain practical skills and build your portfolio.

Depending on your interests, you can choose from programs that focus on specific aspects of the arts, such as music theory, stage production, or film directing. Additionally, many programs offer cultural excursions and activities, allowing you to immerse yourself in the local arts scene and gain a better understanding of the history and context behind the works you study. With the option to study abroad for a semester, a year, or even a summer, there is a program out there to fit your needs and goals. So why not take the leap and explore the world of visual and performing arts in a new and exciting way?

Subcategories for Visual and Performing Arts

Fine Arts, Studio Arts 366 programs
Design and Applied Arts 355 programs
Film, Video, Photographic Arts 242 programs
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 161 programs
Drama, Theater, Theatre Arts 148 programs
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Visual and Performing Arts - Featured Programs

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Study Abroad Reviews for AIFS: Florence - Richmond in Florence and Internship Program
AIFS: Florence - Richmond in Florence and Internship Program

Spend a semester, academic year or summer studying abroad in Florence, Italy with AIFS! Earn up to 16 cred...

4.8

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for AIFS: Granada - University of Granada and Internship Program
AIFS: Granada - University of Granada and Internship Program

Spend a semester, academic year, summer or January term studying abroad in Granada, Spain with AIFS! Earn up to 15 credits depending on program selection from the Universi...

4.8

5 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for AIFS: Limerick - University of Limerick
AIFS: Limerick - University of Limerick

Spend a semester, academic year or summer studying abroad in Limerick, Ireland with AIFS! You’ll earn up to 15 credits depending on program selection from the University o...

4.6

9 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for AIFS London - Richmond, The American International University in London
AIFS London - Richmond, The American International University in London

Spend a semester, summer, January term or academic year in the classic city of London, England, studying a...

4.8

18 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for AIFS: London - Richmond International Internship Program
AIFS: London - Richmond International Internship Program

Spend a semester, summer or academic year interning in the classic city of London, England. You'll earn up to 12 credits through an internship placement and courses taken ...

4.2

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for AIFS: Salamanca - University of Salamanca
AIFS: Salamanca - University of Salamanca

Spend a semester, academic year, summer or January term in Salamanca, Spain with AIFS! Earn up to 15 credits depending on program selection from the University of Salamanc...

5.0

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for AIFS: Salzburg - University of Salzburg
AIFS: Salzburg - University of Salzburg

Spend a semester, summer session or academic year in the charming, peaceful city of Salzburg, Austria, studying at the University of Salzburg. Courses are taught in Englis...

4.8

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for AIFS: San José - Universidad Veritas and Internship Program
AIFS: San José - Universidad Veritas and Internship Program
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Spend a semester, summer session, January term or academic year in lively San José, Costa Rica, studying at Veritas University. Courses are taught in English and Spanish,...

4.9

7 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for AIFS: Stellenbosch - Study Abroad or Service Learning at Stellenbosch University
AIFS: Stellenbosch - Study Abroad or Service Learning at Stellenbosch University
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Spend a semester, academic year, summer or January term studying abroad in Stellenbosch, South Africa with AIFS! Earn up to 15 credits depending on program selection from ...

4.9

7 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for AIFS: Travel Program – European Art and Architecture
AIFS: Travel Program – European Art and Architecture

Spend your summer or January term traveling to London, Amsterdam (summer only), Paris, Lausanne, Venice, Florence and Rome, with our European Art and Architecture study an...

4.8

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Rennes - Liberal Arts
CIEE: Rennes - Liberal Arts

Are you looking for a study abroad experience that takes you out of your comfort zone, helps you broaden your cultural awareness, develops new skills, and enables you to g...

3.8

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Legon - Arts + Sciences
CIEE: Legon - Arts + Sciences

Are you on the hunt for a study abroad destination relevant to your degree and capable of enriching your worldview? Look no further than Ghana, one of the wealthiest pan-A...

4.0

4 reviews