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 Pachaysana Institute: Ecuador - Rehearsing Change
Pachaysana Institute: Ecuador - Rehearsing Change

A semester-long, community-based study abroad program in Ecuador (with community partners located in Quito, the rural Andes mountains and the Amazon Rainforest). Like no ...

4.5

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for University of Nicosia - Global Semesters: Nicosia - Summer in Cyprus
University of Nicosia - Global Semesters: Nicosia - Summer in Cyprus

This summer study abroad program offers students the opportunity to earn academic credit while spending the summer on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Students are elig...

4.8

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Vienna Summer - Internship
IES Abroad: Vienna Summer - Internship

As an IES intern, you’ll enjoy the history, rich culture, and professional opportunities that the political and economic capital of Austria has to offer. Recently ranked f...

4.8

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Rothberg International School: Undergraduate Study Abroad Program
Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Rothberg International School: Undergraduate Study Abroad Program

The Undergraduate Study Abroad program at the Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School (RIS) is open for college or university students who have completed at leas...

4.5

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Dublin Direct Enrollment - National Theatre School of Ireland-Gaiety School of Acting
IES Abroad: Dublin Direct Enrollment - National Theatre School of Ireland-Gaiety School of Acting

You won’t need the luck of the Irish to have an unforgettable study abroad experience in Dublin. By directly enrolling at the National Theatre School of Ireland-Gaiety Sch...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia
WorldStrides Study Abroad in Gold Coast, Australia

WorldStrides has partnered with Griffith University and Bond University to offer students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live and study abroad in Australia. Students ...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: Granada - Arcadia in Granada
Arcadia: Granada - Arcadia in Granada

Even beginning students of Spanish have heard of Andalusia, a region in southern Spain. It’s a storied, magical place, and the city of Granada is in its heart. It’s a plac...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for WorldStrides Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain
WorldStrides Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

WorldStrides offers this exciting program in Barcelona, Spain. With four different schools to choose from, we make it easy to find the perfect fit for you. Study at the Po...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for University of Minnesota: Study & Intern in Toledo
University of Minnesota: Study & Intern in Toledo

Live and study in a charming Medieval walled city. Improve your Spanish language skills. Intern at banks, governmental bureaus, hospitals, and libraries. Wander the windin...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Rome - Art History & Fashion
IES Abroad: Rome - Art History & Fashion

In our Art History & Fashion Program, you can choose from a series of courses on Art History (from Ancient to Baroque), Conservation, and so much more. You also have t...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Rome - Film & Media Studies
IES Abroad: Rome - Film & Media Studies

Designed to take you inside Italian cinema, our Film & Media Studies Program makes Rome the set of you...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for Learning Italy by Dante Alighieri: Summer Abroad Program
Learning Italy by Dante Alighieri: Summer Abroad Program

Our Summer Abroad Program offers an immersive learning experience through a variety of activities including on-site lectures, academic excursions, museum visits, field tri...

5.0

1 review