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 Otago Polytechnic: Dunedin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Otago Polytechnic: Dunedin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Every year, Otago Polytechnic is pleased to welcome students from all around the world to our campuses in Dunedin, Central Otago and Auckland.The quality of our programmes...

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Study Abroad Reviews for National Theater Institute: Theatermakers Summer Intensive
National Theater Institute: Theatermakers Summer Intensive

This six-week summer program is designed for students who are self-driven and want to sharpen their the­ater skills: as an actor, director, or playwright. The Theatermaker...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for University of Veliko Turnovo: Bulgaria - Direct Enrollment and Exchange
University of Veliko Turnovo: Bulgaria - Direct Enrollment and Exchange

The University of Veliko Turnovo is one of the major universities in Bulgaria, re-established in 1963. It has 11 colleges: Business Education, Fine Arts, History, Law, Mat...

4.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): London - Foundation for International Education
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): London - Foundation for International Education

FIE's program in London gives students the opportunity to experience firsthand this complex society throug...

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Study Abroad Reviews for College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Lima - Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Lima - Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola

The CCIS program in Lima, Peru, is offered for two semesters (mid-March through early July and late-July through mid-December) and students may take classes in Spanish or ...

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Study Abroad Reviews for Paris College of Art: Paris - Summer Program
Paris College of Art: Paris - Summer Program
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An international faculty comprised of professional artists and designers will guide students through the colorful streets and neighborhoods of Paris. Through field trips t...

5.0

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance: Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance: Direct Enrollment & Exchange

If you are a student studying at an American or other overseas conservatoire or university, use your Study Year or Semester Abroad to experience the unique creative enviro...

4.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Amsterdam Direct Enrollment - Conservatorium van Amsterdam
IES Abroad: Amsterdam Direct Enrollment - Conservatorium van Amsterdam

As a Music student, you’ll flourish in the thriving arts environment of Amsterdam, a city known for its ability to embrace expressions of the human spirit.Enrolling in the...

2.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for IFSA: Ballyvaughn - Ireland Study Abroad Program at the Burren College of Art
IFSA: Ballyvaughn - Ireland Study Abroad Program at the Burren College of Art

Study abroad with the Institute for Study Abroad at the Burren College of Art!What the Burren College of Art has to offer- An inspiring setting on the grounds of a restor...

4.3

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Oxford Direct Enrollment - St. Catherine's College
IES Abroad: Oxford Direct Enrollment - St. Catherine's College

Imagine yourself sitting in class, listening to your professor lecturing about Shakespeare’s plays or Winston Churchill’s policies. But you’re not at your home university—...

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Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Amsterdam - Business + Culture
CIEE: Amsterdam - Business + Culture

Your Business + Culture program in Amsterdam lasts a full semester and is designed for students with a background in business. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE cou...

3.8

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Study Abroad at SRISA: Accredited Semester - Fine Arts, Liberal Arts and Design
Study Abroad at SRISA: Accredited Semester - Fine Arts, Liberal Arts and Design

Are you looking to redefine your study abroad experience? Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA) is a Non-Profit 501c3 US American school in the heart of Flore...

3.5

1 review