December 12, 2025

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 Sarah Lawrence College: Cinema Sarah Lawrence
Sarah Lawrence College: Cinema Sarah Lawrence

Cinema Sarah Lawrence is a full 15-credit “semester away” program open to Sarah Lawrence students and thos...

4.8

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Barcelona - Institute for American Universities
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Barcelona - Institute for American Universities

Located along the Mediterranean Sea, the city allows students to experience the wonderful culture of Catal...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): San Jose - Universidad Veritas
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): San Jose - Universidad Veritas

A small, democratic country in Central America nestled between the Caribbean and the Pacific ocean, Costa ...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Salzburg - Salzburg College
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Salzburg - Salzburg College

A major objective of the Salzburg College program is the integration of classroom study and on-site experi...

4.8

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Callaghan - University of Newcastle
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Callaghan - University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle combines a country setting with the advantages of city living. Situated on a b...

3.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Maynooth - Maynooth University
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Maynooth - Maynooth University

Maynooth University is Ireland’s fastest growing university with over 11,000 students from more than 90 co...

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0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Galway - National University of Ireland
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Galway - National University of Ireland

Galway, with a population of 62,000, is the ideal European university town. A significant number of Galway...

3.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Aix-en-Provence - Institute for American Universities, Art
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Aix-en-Provence - Institute for American Universities, Art

The Studio Art Program in Aix-en-Provence in the south of France is offered at The Marchutz School of Fine Arts, located just outside Aix-en-Provence, near the Chateaunoir...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Aix-en-Provence - Institute for American Universities
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Aix-en-Provence - Institute for American Universities

Aix is a very beautiful old town, rich in history and local tradition. Overlooked by hills and Mont Sainte Victoire, Aix lies in a natural basin and is famous for its foun...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Ormskirk - Edge Hill University
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Ormskirk - Edge Hill University

Nestled between the historic market town of Ormskirk and rolling green fields in North West England, Edge ...

4.5

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for API (Academic Programs International): Prague - Charles University
API (Academic Programs International): Prague - Charles University
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Small, green, and affordable. Even though Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic, compared to its sib...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Moscow - Grint Centre for Education and Culture
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Moscow - Grint Centre for Education and Culture

Grint Centre for Education and Culture at Moscow University for the Humanities is located in Moscow, a tre...

4.5

1 review