June 19, 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 244 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 Anatolia American University: Thessaloniki - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Anatolia American University: Thessaloniki - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

For the student seeking a unique study abroad site in Greece, Anatolia American University is ideal. Thessaloniki is the ‘road less taken’, a culturally intact city, small...

4.4

8 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris

Designed for students at an advanced level of French, the Middlebury C.V. Starr School in France provides opportunities to experience French culture in Paris - the cosmopo...

4.0

66 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SAI Study Abroad: Florence - Florence University of the Arts (FUA)
SAI Study Abroad: Florence - Florence University of the Arts (FUA)

Experience refined beauty of Renaissance Italy by studying abroad at Florence University of the Arts (FUA). FUA offers a wide range of courses in English which have been c...

4.9

12 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: London - King's College London
Arcadia: London - King's College London

King’s College, University of London is one of the top-ranked universities in the world and also one of England’s oldest and most prestigious research institutions. This i...

4.5

11 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Semester at Sea Study Abroad: Make the World Your Campus
Semester at Sea Study Abroad: Make the World Your Campus
A Coruña, Spain: Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR): Nantes, France plus 7 other locations
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Semester at Sea is the only study abroad program of its kind in the world. Using a ship as our floating campus, Semester at Sea's around-the-world and regional itineraries...

4.9

10 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Milan - Study Abroad With IES Abroad
IES Abroad: Milan - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

Think of your study abroad experience as a song—what will be the inspiration? See “The Last Supper,” one of the most influential works of the Renaissance. Witness some of ...

4.8

19 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury – CMRS Oxford Humanities Program
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury – CMRS Oxford Humanities Program

The Middlebury College-CMRS Oxford humanities Program offers a semester of yearlong study abroad experienc...

4.0

68 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Maastricht University: Center for European Studies, Semester Programmes
Maastricht University: Center for European Studies, Semester Programmes

The Center for European Studies (CES) at Maastricht University prides itself on providing the best european study abroad experiences inside & outside the classroom. Fo...

4.2

15 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: London - Queen Mary University of London
Arcadia: London - Queen Mary University of London

This unique institution blends a traditional campus with green space and the bustling international and cultural vibe of London's East End. A highly inclusive university w...

4.4

17 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Tokyo
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Tokyo

Once a small fishing village, Tokyo is now a major international capital of culture, economy and politics. With a population of 12 million, the contrast of Tokyo’s history...

4.4

27 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for American University of Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange
American University of Paris: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Study Abroad at AUPWhether you’re already working toward your degree at another institution or looking for...

4.1

26 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CET Shanghai
CET Shanghai

Pursue an internship at a company or organization in Shanghai. Study Chinese language. Take electives in a variety of disciplines such as business, economics, history or p...

4.6

8 reviews