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 UW-Platteville Education Abroad at The American University of Rome (AUR)
UW-Platteville Education Abroad at The American University of Rome (AUR)

UW-Platteville Education Abroad has been helping students from across the United States study at The American University of Rome (AUR) since 1999. Since then, students fr...

4.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for AIFS: Paris - Institut de Langue et de Culture Françaises
AIFS: Paris - Institut de Langue et de Culture Françaises

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

4.7

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for University of South Florida: Paris - Dance Program
University of South Florida: Paris - Dance Program

Take classes, see performances, live in and experience Paris from the point of view of a dancer. The dance program at the University of South Florida offers one of the mos...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for API (Academic Programs International): Sharjah - American University of Sharjah
API (Academic Programs International): Sharjah - American University of Sharjah

Once a British protectorate, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) came together as one country when the seven emirates united in 1971. Arabic is the official language, but Engli...

4.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for API Universidad Veritas
API Universidad Veritas

Located in the central valley of Costa Rica, San José is a vibrant urban center in the heart of a serene and beautiful nation. Three volcanoes surround the city, and quain...

4.3

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for FIE (Foundation for International Education): London - Study and Intern Program
FIE (Foundation for International Education): London - Study and Intern Program

FIE’S INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP COURSE (IIC)Our internship placements, together with classroom seminars and written reflection, form the International Internship Course, or...

3.5

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for University of Minnesota: Study Abroad in Buenos Aires
University of Minnesota: Study Abroad in Buenos Aires

Study Spanish, read literature, and learn about Argentine culture in the urban landscape of Buenos Aires, a city of more than 15 million porteños. Specialized coursework w...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for University of Minnesota: Study & Intern in Florence, Italy
University of Minnesota: Study & Intern in Florence, Italy

Learn or improve your Italian while strolling the streets of Michelangelo and Dante. Study art in world-famous museums and work side by side with locals as an intern. Expl...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Western Washington University: Traveling - Art History in Japan
Western Washington University: Traveling - Art History in Japan

Western’s joint Art and Art History program in Japan is an occasion for students to immerse themselves in the study of Japanese culture. Not only do they learn a lot about...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Mary Immaculate College: Limerick - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Mary Immaculate College: Limerick - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Mary Immaculate College (MIC), founded in 1898, is Ireland’s leading university-level College of Education and Liberal Arts. The College has a growing and diverse communit...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Legon - Summer Ghanaian Studies
CIEE: Legon - Summer Ghanaian Studies

Designed for students who want to dive deeply into African history, CIEE's Summer in Ghanaian Studies program is a challenging and fascinating opportunity to explore Ghana...

4.3

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: London - Arts + Sciences (Westminster)
CIEE: London - Arts + Sciences (Westminster)

Bring your passion for media, communications, business, and related fields to London for practical learning at CIEE's partner school, the University of Westminster. Take c...

5.0

1 review