December 19, 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 FWI Internships Abroad - Fashion Apparel / Design
FWI Internships Abroad - Fashion Apparel / Design

FWI internship programs are designed to provide applicants with the opportunity to develop and expand thei...

4.8

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Copenhagen - Danish Institute for Study Abroad
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Copenhagen - Danish Institute for Study Abroad

Copenhagen is a little bit off the beaten track, which is exactly why it is so interesting. A cosmopolitan...

4.0

2 reviews
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...

4.5

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Nantes - French Language Immersion & Area Studies
IES Abroad: Nantes - French Language Immersion & Area Studies

Our French Language Immersion & Area Studies Program has two important goals: to improve your written ...

4.8

8 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 politica...

4.8

2 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

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: London - UK Today Summer
IES Abroad: London - UK Today Summer

Summer may just be the best time to live and learn in London. Who wouldn’t want to spend a summer here, wi...

5.0

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for API (Academic Programs International): London - University of the Arts, London
API (Academic Programs International): London - University of the Arts, London

London, an international center of business, fine arts, design, theater, technology, politics and finance,...

4.5

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Syracuse University: London - Syracuse University in London
Syracuse University: London - Syracuse University in London

London's cultural, social, and ethnic diversity is unlike anywhere else on Earth, and whether you're a bud...

4.8

3 reviews
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-life...

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