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 CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Florence - January in Florence
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Florence - January in Florence

On our January in Florence program, you’ll be immersed in the local Italian and Florentine culture immediately to get the most out of this short-term study abroad program....

4.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for University of Northern Iowa: Semester at Port Elizabeth, South Africa (NMMU)
University of Northern Iowa: Semester at Port Elizabeth, South Africa (NMMU)

NMMU is located in Port Elizabeth. Port Elizabeth is a coastal city on the south eastern coast of South Africa and is along the shores of Algoa Bay, which has 40 kilometer...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for University of Northern Iowa: Berlin - UNI Studio Art in Berlin, Summer Program
University of Northern Iowa: Berlin - UNI Studio Art in Berlin, Summer Program

The Studio Art in Berlin program provides an "insider's" view of the contemporary art scene in once of the most active and esteemed art locations in the world. A local pai...

4.4

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Paris College of Art: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Paris College of Art: Paris - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Paris College of Art offers an extraordinary Study Abroad program for college sophomores and juniors, or those with undergraduate degrees who wish to spend a semester or y...

0.0

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Study Abroad Reviews for Instituto Franklin-UAH: Alcalá de Henares - Study Abroad in Spain
Instituto Franklin-UAH: Alcalá de Henares - Study Abroad in Spain

Come study at one of the top public universities in Spain, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1998. Savor the vibrant university-city culture, authentic tapa...

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

The University of Chichester has a long history of higher education, having just celebrated our 180th anniversary. Set across two beautiful campuses, Bishop Otter Campus...

4.0

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SSA Education Abroad: San Juan - Semester, Year or Summer in Puerto Rico
SSA Education Abroad: San Juan - Semester, Year or Summer in Puerto Rico

As a study abroad student in Puerto Rico you will see beyond the white sand beaches and tourist attractions. Student life, coursework and local activities will quickly enc...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for Columbia College Chicago - Comedy Studies at The Second City
Columbia College Chicago - Comedy Studies at The Second City

Anyone can tell a joke - but making great comedy is not so easy. What sets the comedic genius apart from the jokester? Technique: compelling content, strong point of view,...

4.6

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for University of Exeter: Exeter - International Summer Program
University of Exeter: Exeter - International Summer Program

The International Summer School is your chance to experience one of the UK’s top universities, studying up to 2 of our 13 modules in a range of subjects. Our courses are ...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Barcelona - Semester at University of Barcelona
CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Barcelona - Semester at University of Barcelona

Spend your semester learning from some of the best faculty in Barcelona! On Semester at University of Barcelona, you’ll soak up all that this cultural hub of the Mediterra...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for API (Academic Programs International): Havana - Universidad de la Habana
API (Academic Programs International): Havana - Universidad de la Habana

The capital and largest city of the island nation of Cuba, Havana has a long and storied past. The city was chartered by King Phillip II of Spain in 1592, and was recogniz...

4.6

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IESA / The Institut d’Etudes Supérieures des Arts: Paris - French Art & Civilization
IESA / The Institut d’Etudes Supérieures des Arts: Paris - French Art & Civilization

Our semester programmes are aimed at students from all countries, who want to experience living in Paris and learning about French history, culture and arts as well as the...

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