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 St Mary's University: Twickenham, Greater London - Study Abroad + Internship, Semester or Full Academic Year
St Mary's University: Twickenham, Greater London - Study Abroad + Internship, Semester or Full Academic Year

With a strong and welcoming community, St Mary’s University is the only Catholic university in London. We are very proud of our beautiful campus in leafy southwest London,...

4.5

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for University of Guadalajara: Guadalajara - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
University of Guadalajara: Guadalajara - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

The goal of the internationalization of higher education is to contribute to the students’ formation by developing in them a number of competencies, some of them general a...

5.0

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Buenos Aires - Society & Culture
IES Abroad: Buenos Aires - Society & Culture

We have to be honest—you’re going to fall in love with Buenos Aires. You’ll swoon over the eclectic architecture, inspired by cities like Paris and Madrid. You may even le...

4.9

10 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Griffith University: Gold Coast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Griffith University: Gold Coast - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Our Study Abroad and Exchange Program allows you to complete one or two trimesters of study in Australia and earn credit towards your home degree....

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Umbra Institute: Perugia - Direct Enrollment in Semester, Summer or Academic Year Programs
Umbra Institute: Perugia - Direct Enrollment in Semester, Summer or Academic Year Programs

Experience the real Italy while studying abroad in Perugia for a semester, the whole year, or a summer. Get U.S. university credits for a wide variety of exciting courses ...

5.0

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Syracuse University: Santiago - Syracuse University in Santiago
Syracuse University: Santiago - Syracuse University in Santiago

With Latin America as your study destination, you will visit countries that represent much more than the origins of Western culture; they embody the diverse forms that thi...

5.0

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Mediars: International Workshop on Interactive Media and Culture
Mediars: International Workshop on Interactive Media and Culture

Join fellow artists, designers, video artists and developers each summer as we explore innovative new media art production and promotion techniques. MEDIARS EXPO is the m...

5.0

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for AIFS: Wellington - Victoria University of Wellington
AIFS: Wellington - Victoria University of Wellington

Spend a semester or academic year in Wellington with AIFS. Earn up to 16 credits studying at Victoria University.Participate in the Full Curriculum Program or the Speciali...

4.8

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for AIFS: London - Shakespeare's Globe Program
AIFS: London - Shakespeare's Globe Program

Spend the summer in the beautiful, thriving city of London, England with AIFS. You’ll earn 3 credits with Shakespeare’s Globe Education Theater Program at Richmond, the Am...

3.8

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Vesalius College: Brussels - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Vesalius College: Brussels - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Vesalius College offers programs in Business (economics, international management, technology management, management science, European studies, and marketing concentration...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for The Beijing Center: Semester and Full Year Abroad
The Beijing Center: Semester and Full Year Abroad

Stand out from the crowd and join The Beijing Center for a Semester or Full Year immersion in the heart of Beijing, China!The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies offers qua...

0.0

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

NYU Buenos Aires is located in Argentina's vibrant capital. The curriculum focuses on Latin American studies and Spanish language instruction. Subject courses are taught...

4.0

1 review