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 Victoria University of Wellington: Wellington - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Victoria University of Wellington: Wellington - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Victoria University of Wellington, full name Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, is located in the center of Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city. Welling...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Limerick - Semester in Limerick
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Limerick - Semester in Limerick

Semester in Limerick is housed at the University of Limerick, which offers state-of-the art facilities, great housing options, and classes with Irish students so you can i...

4.8

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CISabroad (Center for International Studies): San Jose - Semester in Costa Rica
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): San Jose - Semester in Costa Rica

On Semester in Costa Rica, you will study in English or in Spanish at a local university, Universidad Veritas, in the bustling capital city of San Jose. In your free time,...

4.8

5 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Florence - Semester in Florence
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Florence - Semester in Florence

On Semester in Florence, you will be a local in one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Florence is an amazing location for cultural immersion, and Florence ...

4.3

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Berlin - Global Architecture + Design
CIEE: Berlin - Global Architecture + Design

The Global Architecture + Design program invites design, architecture, or sustainability majors or minors to create model cities that address climate change by reducing th...

4.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Venice - Istituto Venezia
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Venice - Istituto Venezia

Learn about Venetian culture and improve your Italian language skills with a study experience at Istituto Venenzia. This institution is known for its strong language progr...

4.3

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Ulster University - Belfast: Northern Ireland - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Ulster University - Belfast: Northern Ireland - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Studying abroad at Ulster University is all about variety, flexibility and trying new things. You can join us for one semester or the full academic year, and transfer the...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for F+F Schule für Kunst und Design: Zurich - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
F+F Schule für Kunst und Design: Zurich - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Under the direction of international working artists and designers various creative methods and approaches are to be discovered.Every summer, the F+F offers three exciting...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for LABA – Libera Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze: Florence - Direct Enrollment
LABA – Libera Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze: Florence - Direct Enrollment

Firenze Arti Visive, School of Fine Arts is an innovative studio arts and Italian culture program committed to expand student's outlooks by encouraging creativity and new ...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for New York University: London - NYU in London
New York University: London - NYU in London

The NYU London academic center, located in the literary district of Bloomsbury that is also home to the British Museum and the University of London, offers students a uniq...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: London - Study London
IES Abroad: London - Study London

An urban adventure awaits you in London, one of the largest and most fascinating cities in Europe. With our Study London Program, you get a hands-on education in this icon...

4.8

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Christchurch Direct Enrollment - University Of Canterbury
IES Abroad: Christchurch Direct Enrollment - University Of Canterbury

When you look outside your window in Christchurch, you know exploration awaits you—hiking, fishing, kayaking, or swimming. That’s just a typical day here. Enjoy the advent...

4.8

16 reviews