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 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 countries. MU is located on the fringes of Dublin in the quaint tow...

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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’s population is made up of current or former college students; t...

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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...

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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...

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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 Hill University’s beautiful campus is just 30 minutes outside the...

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 siblings across Europe, it remains relatively small. This allows the...

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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 treasure house of Russian culture, featuring numerous art museums, t...

4.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for AIFS: Valencia - Universidad Católica de Valencia (UCV)
AIFS: Valencia - Universidad Católica de Valencia (UCV)

Spend a semester or academic year in Valencia, Spain with AIFS! Earn up to 12 credits per semester studying abroad at Universidad Católica de Valencia (UCV). Courses are t...

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Study Abroad Reviews for iXperience Berlin – Summer Courses and Internships in Visual Design or Management Consulting
iXperience Berlin – Summer Courses and Internships in Visual Design or Management Consulting

Imagine mastering the design skills necessary to succeed in any career, or learning how to solve challenges for big businesses, all while summering in the start-up capital...

4.8

7 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Brandeis in Siena: Making, Seeing, and Mastering Art in Tuscany
Brandeis in Siena: Making, Seeing, and Mastering Art in Tuscany

The Brandeis in Siena program is a two-course, intensive summer program combining Studio Art and Art History in Siena, Italy. The program is a culturally immersive, experi...

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Study Abroad Reviews for The New School: Havana - Cuba Field Program
The New School: Havana - Cuba Field Program

Country Context: Cuba is witnessing profound change. The COVID-19 pandemic and the political changes in Cuba (with Miguel Díaz-Canel as president since 2018) and the Unite...

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Study Abroad Reviews for The New School: Greece - The Balkans Field Program
The New School: Greece - The Balkans Field Program

The Balkans IFP examines the dynamic between security and society with particular attention to issues of identity and migration along the Balkan route. It traces the physi...

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