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 University for the Creative Arts: Direct Enrollment & Exchange
University for the Creative Arts: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

UCA is a specialist university with over 150 years of experience in supporting and developing creative arts students.With access to the latest industry standard facilities...

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0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Youth For Understanding (YFU): YFU Programs in Japan
Youth For Understanding (YFU): YFU Programs in Japan
Aichi, Japan: Akita, Japan: Fukuoka, Japan plus 28 other locations

A YFU exchange program is the learning adventure of a lifetime. YFU is a homestay experience where you will live with a carefully selected host family who has agreed to op...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for Gonzaga University: Gonzaga-in-Florence
Gonzaga University: Gonzaga-in-Florence

Gonzaga University, a Jesuit institution located in Spokane, Washington, developed a program in Florence, Italy, which was designed to immerse students in both Italian and...

4.7

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

On Summer in Costa Rica, you will study in English and take Spanish-language classes at a local university in bustling San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. Your fellow stu...

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0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Summer in London - University of Westminster
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Summer in London - University of Westminster

Summer at the University of Westminster, London, takes place in the very heart of London and offers a wide variety of stimulating classes in International Business, Libera...

4.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Limerick - Summer in Ireland
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Limerick - Summer in Ireland

Come to Limerick for 3 weeks this summer for hands-on courses in Irish culture, history, film, law, and art taught by distinguished Irish faculty. On Summer in Ireland, yo...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Florence - Summer in Florence
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Florence - Summer in Florence

On Summer 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 Un...

5.0

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Nottingham Trent University: Nottingham - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Nottingham Trent University: Nottingham - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Make this your year to study abroad in the UK.Take a semester or year at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) – University of the Year 2017, 2018 and 2019.You don’t need to b...

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0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for University of Portsmouth: Portsmouth - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
University of Portsmouth: Portsmouth - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Great PlaceLocated on England's south coast, Portsmouth is a cosmopolitan city with some of the UK's best weather. Everything you need is near campus, including: a beautif...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for New York Studio Residency Program: New York - NYSRP
New York Studio Residency Program: New York - NYSRP

The AICAD/New York Studio Residency Program (NYSRP) is a sixteen-credit, semester-long, off-campus program for fine arts majors located in DUMBO Brooklyn, New York. It is ...

5.0

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for UW-Platteville Education Abroad at the Spanish-American Institute of International Education (SAIIE)
UW-Platteville Education Abroad at the Spanish-American Institute of International Education (SAIIE)

UW-Platteville Education Abroad has been helping students from across the United States study at the Spanish-American Institute of International Education (SAIIE) since 19...

4.8

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for UW-Platteville Education Abroad at St Mary's University (SMU)
UW-Platteville Education Abroad at St Mary's University (SMU)

UW-Platteville Education Abroad has been helping students from across the United States study at St Mary's University since 1998. Since then, students from more than 130 ...

4.2

3 reviews