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 Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Florence
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Florence

Florence is the embodiment of the Renaissance, which began in Tuscany during the fourteenth century and co...

4.4

27 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Maastricht University: Center for European Studies, Semester Programmes
Maastricht University: Center for European Studies, Semester Programmes

The Center for European Studies (CES) at Maastricht University prides itself on providing the best european study abroad experiences inside & outside the classroom. Fo...

4.3

13 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Amsterdam - Social Sciences & Humanities
IES Abroad: Amsterdam - Social Sciences & Humanities

Are you eager to take an independent, fresh look at the world—and at yourself? Let Amsterdam redefine your perspective. This progressive city is known for its cutting-edge...

4.5

12 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo
Study Abroad in Egypt at the American University in Cairo

With more than 35 undergraduate and 40 graduate programs, you are sure to find the right one for you. At AUC, we offer a wide and diverse range of U.S. and globally accred...

4.1

13 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CET Film Production at FAMU
CET Film Production at FAMU

CET Film Production at FAMU students create a film by working in groups and studying at one of Europe’s top film schools, FAMU (Film and Television School of the Academy o...

4.5

8 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: Dublin - University College Dublin
Arcadia: Dublin - University College Dublin

University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest university, with 30,000 students drawn from 136 countries, and is a leading international research university with sig...

4.1

12 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: Sydney - University of New South Wales
Arcadia: Sydney - University of New South Wales

Located in suburban Sydney with close proximity to oceanside communities, UNSW is a highly ranked international research institution welcoming 50,000 students from around ...

4.7

10 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme
Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

Queen Mary University of London is one of the UK’s leading research-focused higher education institutions and is one of the 24 prestigious Russell Group universities in th...

4.0

11 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad
IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

We’d like to let you in on a little secret: Vienna is extraordinary. Quickly—gather your things and study there before more students realize what a hidden gem it is. Consi...

4.3

9 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for University of Minnesota: Language & Culture in Southern France
University of Minnesota: Language & Culture in Southern France

Study in this vibrant city with a centuries-old history of intellectual advances and social tolerance. Enjoy the college-town atmosphere, nightlife, and student-centered c...

4.6

8 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for University of Sydney: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
University of Sydney: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Take advantage of your chance to live and learn in one of the most beautiful and liveable cities in the world—Sydney! Enjoy Sydney’s comfortable climate (warm summers and ...

4.4

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Webster University: Athens - Odyssey in Athens
Webster University: Athens - Odyssey in Athens

Why Greece? You may ask... and Why Athens? Greece is the birthplace of so many modern ideas and Athens is the center of where it all happened. Webster-Athens is in an exce...

4.7

13 reviews