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 Adelante: Oaxaca - Volunteer in Oaxaca
Adelante: Oaxaca - Volunteer in Oaxaca

Volunteer in colonial Oaxaca, Mexico! Oaxaca is one of the most bio-diverse areas in Mexico and well-known for the craftsmanship of talented local artisans. Adelante's pro...

4.5

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SAI Study Abroad: Siena - Siena Italian Studies (SIS)
SAI Study Abroad: Siena - Siena Italian Studies (SIS)

SAI invites students to immerse themselves in Italian culture in the heart of Tuscany!SAI works in partnership with Siena Italian Studies, a program which specializes in a...

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0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Champlain Abroad : Study in Montreal
Champlain Abroad : Study in Montreal

Champlain Abroad, Montreal offers students an international perspective and prepares them to be global professionals. Our courses fit across majors with a variety of liber...

4.8

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for UCONN: London - UCONN in London
UCONN: London - UCONN in London

Through volunteer placements and experiential learning opportunities, UConn in London offers students the chance to engage with critical global issues both inside and outs...

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Study Abroad Reviews for Toucan Education Programs (TEP): International Internships
Toucan Education Programs (TEP): International Internships

Toucan Education Programs International Internships (3, 4, 6, or 8 Weeks)Program Overview: Launch Your Global Career in BelizeGo beyond a basic study abroad experience and...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Santiago - Liberal Arts, Dominican Republic
CIEE: Santiago - Liberal Arts, Dominican Republic

Your Liberal Arts program in Santiago de los Caballeros lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds who have Spanish language skills. ...

4.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for Boston University: London - Art History Program, Courtauld Institute of Art
Boston University: London - Art History Program, Courtauld Institute of Art

This program offers something truly unique to serious students of art: a semester of art history at Britain’s preeminent art institute, the world-renowned Courtauld Instit...

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Study Abroad Reviews for Boston University: London - Music Program with Royal College of Music
Boston University: London - Music Program with Royal College of Music

Boston University’s London Music Program offers students the opportunity to live and study in one of the world’s most important cities for music performance. The program i...

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Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: Florence - Italian Language and Culture in Florence
Arcadia: Florence - Italian Language and Culture in Florence

Spend six weeks learning about Italian life, art, and culture in the fascinating, historic city of Florence. Based at the Accademia Italiana in Florence, one of Europe’s ...

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Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: Florence - Intensive Design in Florence
Arcadia: Florence - Intensive Design in Florence

Are you an aspiring fashion, furnishing or accessory designer? If so, a summer at the Accademia Italiana Florence can provide the vital background and experience you need ...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: Granada - Arcadia in Granada Summer
Arcadia: Granada - Arcadia in Granada Summer

The Arcadia in Granada Summer program is comprised of the same intensive language and culture instruction that make the semester program so exceptional. Granada is the pe...

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Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: Limerick - University of Limerick Summer
Arcadia: Limerick - University of Limerick Summer

Spend your summer at a vibrant, community-rich, renowned University in the scenic west of Ireland, earning credits and getting to know this fascinating land and its people...

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