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 IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh
IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh

Study abroad with the Institute for Study Abroad at the University of Edinburgh! Whether you're drawn to Edinburgh to study literature where J.K. Rowling wrote or to pursu...

4.5

16 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad
IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

Come let Barcelona enchant you. Whether it is the salty sea air, the sweep of mountains in the distance, or the romance and excitement of Las Ramblas, where else can you m...

4.7

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Ghana: Globalization, Cultural Legacies & the Afro-Chic
SIT Study Abroad: Ghana: Globalization, Cultural Legacies & the Afro-Chic

Experience West Africa through immersion in Ghanaian cities, which challenge stereotypes of Africa and pos...

4.5

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Academic Programs Abroad (APA): Multi-Country: France, Morocco, Senegal
Academic Programs Abroad (APA): Multi-Country: France, Morocco, Senegal
Dakar, Senegal: Paris, France: Rabat, Morocco plus 1 other location

Available for study abroad/gap year/leave of absence:Learn, analyze, and compare three vibrant Francophone...

5.0

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Yaoundé
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Yaoundé

Cameroon is often described as 'Africa in miniature' because it exhibits all major climates of the contine...

4.2

8 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcos High School Abroad Program: Spanish Immersion in Oaxaca, Mexico
Arcos High School Abroad Program: Spanish Immersion in Oaxaca, Mexico

TRAVEL TO THE COLONIAL CITY OF OAXACA FOR A TRUE IMMERSION EXPERIENCE! Set in the highlands of Oaxaca stat...

4.7

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art: London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art is a leading British drama school situated in the west of London, United Kingdom....

5.0

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: St. Andrews - University of St Andrews
Arcadia: St. Andrews - University of St Andrews

As Scotland’s oldest university, established in the early part of the fifteenth century, St. Andrews boasts a proud heritage of excellence, demonstrated by its motto, “Eve...

3.6

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Berlin
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Berlin

Founded in 1959, the Middlebury C.V. Starr School in Germany provides students with the opportunity to experience one of two diverse sites. By studying and living alongsid...

3.4

11 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for DIS Summer in Scandinavia
DIS Summer in Scandinavia
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Study abroad in Scandinavia for an unforgettable summer. Learn More

DIS Summer in Stockholm or CopenhagenWith DIS, you have the opportunity to study in Copenhagen, Stockholm - or both! Our summer calendar makes it easy to study abroad for ...

4.8

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcos Learning Abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico (University of Oaxaca)
Arcos Learning Abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico (University of Oaxaca)

Oaxaca is a fascinating colonial city surrounded by lush mountains and indigenous villages. It is an ideal location for Spanish language study and cultural immersion. Stud...

4.5

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for University of Galway: International Summer School
University of Galway: International Summer School

The International Summer School at University of Galway offers programmes in Irish Studies, Ecology, Education in Ireland, Business & International Management, Irish L...

4.1

4 reviews