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 AIFS: Athens - American College of Greece
AIFS: Athens - American College of Greece

Spend a semester, academic year, January Term or summer in the vibrant and sophisticated city of Athens, Greece with AIFS! You’ll earn up to 15 credits per semester studyi...

4.4

13 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for AIFS: Vina del Mar - Universidad Adolfo Ibanez
AIFS: Vina del Mar - Universidad Adolfo Ibanez

Spend a semester or academic year in the charming, modern city of Viña del Mar, Chile with AIFS! You’ll earn up to 16 credits per semester through a variety of courses st...

3.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for Study Abroad Europe: Florence - FAST: School of Fashion Accessory Studies and Technology
Study Abroad Europe: Florence - FAST: School of Fashion Accessory Studies and Technology

The program provides the professional training necessary for designing and creating fashion products. Throughout the program, students receive individualized attention and...

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0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Study Abroad Europe: Florence - Semester, Summer and Short Term Programs at Florence University of the Arts
Study Abroad Europe: Florence - Semester, Summer and Short Term Programs at Florence University of the Arts

The Florence University of the Arts (FUA) programs are aimed both at US undergraduates requiring academic credit, as well as an international mix of independent students w...

4.3

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for FUBiS - International Summer and Winter University
FUBiS - International Summer and Winter University

FUBiS is an intensive, academic program through which students can earn credits that may be counted towards their degrees at their home institutions. FUBiS sessions run fo...

4.9

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Performing Arts Abroad: London - Dance Semester in England
Performing Arts Abroad: London - Dance Semester in England

Spend a semester training at the best university dance program in all of the United Kingdom. Classes are offered in a variety of styles and levels by renowned dancers from...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Performing Arts Abroad: Limerick - Dance Semester in Ireland
Performing Arts Abroad: Limerick - Dance Semester in Ireland

Immerse yourself in Irish culture through traditional dance, taught by the most accomplished instructors in the world....

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Performing Arts Abroad: Limerick - Music Semester in Ireland
Performing Arts Abroad: Limerick - Music Semester in Ireland

Immerse yourself in Irish culture through traditional music and song, taught by the most accomplished instructors in the world....

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Hanze University of Applied Sciences: Groningen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Hanze University of Applied Sciences: Groningen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen is the largest "university of applied sciences" in the northern Netherlands and is located in Groningen....

0.0

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

We are a truly inclusive university where each and every person counts as an individual. As an important member of our dynamic, responsible, high-achieving community, you ...

4.7

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for API (Academic Programs International): Dublin - Gap Year at University College Dublin
API (Academic Programs International): Dublin - Gap Year at University College Dublin
Program Announcement:
Take courses in Dublin with Irish students as a freshman!

The University College Dublin gap year program is intended for high school graduates who are looking for a unique international experience. By immersing themselves in the...

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0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for WorldStrides Study Abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand
WorldStrides Study Abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand

WorldStrides' partnership with the University of Otago provides an opportunity to attend a top ranked school while living in New Zealand’s ultimate college town - the coun...

0.0

0 reviews