December 18, 2025

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 Arcadia: Oxford - University of Oxford
Arcadia: Oxford - University of Oxford

University of Oxford, a member of the prestigious Russell Group, is the world’s oldest English-speaking u...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for Emerson College: Kasteel Well: The Netherlands
Emerson College: Kasteel Well: The Netherlands

A restored 14th-century medieval castle is home to Emerson's Semester Abroad Program in Well, the Netherlands. Moats and lush gardens contribute to the magic of this setti...

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0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Emerson College: Prague Summer Film Program - Academy of Performing Arts for Film and Television (FAMU)
Emerson College: Prague Summer Film Program - Academy of Performing Arts for Film and Television (FAMU)

Emerson College offers a rewarding and unique film experience in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. One of the finest cities in Europe, Prague lies in the heart of...

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Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Sydney Direct Enrollment - University Of New South Wales
IES Abroad: Sydney Direct Enrollment - University Of New South Wales

Take advantage of your chance to live and learn in one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world—Sydney! Enjoy Sydney’s comfortable climate (warm summers and m...

3.8

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for AIFS: Prague - Charles University
AIFS: Prague - Charles University

Spend a semester, winter term, summer session or academic year in the picturesque city of Prague, Czech Re...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Alicante - Language & Culture
CIEE: Alicante - Language & Culture

Your Language + Culture program in Alicante lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all ac...

4.8

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

Take your Spanish language skills to the next level in the 3,500-year-old port city of Alicante! Situated on Spain’s dazzling Mediterranean coast, this immersive Liberal A...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Seville - Advanced Liberal Arts
CIEE: Seville - Advanced Liberal Arts

Ever dreamt about living in the south of Spain? Known for its fantastic weather, tapas culture, Flamenco, ...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Seville - Business + Society
CIEE: Seville - Business + Society

Ready to experience the beauty of Seville – all while earning credits? Look no further than our Business +...

4.7

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: Sydney - University of Technology Sydney
Arcadia: Sydney - University of Technology Sydney

A vibrant leader in research and innovation, University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is ranked the #1 young ...

4.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for AIFS: Grenoble - University of Grenoble - French Language and Culture and Intensive French Language
AIFS: Grenoble - University of Grenoble - French Language and Culture and Intensive French Language

Spend a summer, semester or academic year in the idyllic city of Grenoble, France with AIFS! You’ll earn ...

5.0

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for AIFS: Paris - Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne
Paris - Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne

Spend a semester, January term, Summer session or academic year with AIFS in the incomparable city of Pari...

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