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 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 Anc...

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 includin...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Semester in Seoul
CIEE: Semester in Seoul

Spend a semester studying abroad in Seoul, a vibrant, modern metropolis that seamlessly blends cutting-edge technology with rich cultural heritage and historical landmarks...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Seoul Direct Enrollment - Yonsei University
IES Abroad: Seoul Direct Enrollment - Yonsei University
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Seoul is a dynamic metropolis where ancient history and modern life converge. And you might have heard tha...

4.3

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Wheaton College: Thimphu - Wheaton in Bhutan
Wheaton College: Thimphu - Wheaton in Bhutan

Wheaton College is proud to have entered into a unique partnership with Royal Thimphu College, the first p...

4.8

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Academic Programs Abroad (APA): Paris Gap Year
Academic Programs Abroad (APA): Paris Gap Year

Focus on French language and the artisan culture in the capital city of Paris. This 12-week program begin...

4.5

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SAI Study Abroad: Barcelona - Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB)
SAI Study Abroad: Barcelona - Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB)

SAI invites students to experience Barcelona's vibrant diversity.SAI’s partner school, the Universitat Aut...

4.6

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for The Experiment: Japan: Anime and Manga
The Experiment: Japan: Anime and Manga

Immerse yourself in Tokyo, the anime and manga capital of the world, while developing your illustration and animation skills under the guidance of industry professionals. ...

4.5

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Linguistic Horizons: Intern in the Sacred Valley, Peru
Linguistic Horizons: Intern in the Sacred Valley, Peru

Experience Andean life in "off the beaten path" Peru. We offer customized internships working with local c...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: London - SOAS, University of London
Arcadia: London - SOAS, University of London

Founded in 1916, and moving to its present site in 1941, SOAS is a constituent college of the University o...

4.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for USAC Spain: Madrid - Spanish Language, Art, and Spanish & European Studies
USAC Spain: Madrid - Spanish Language, Art, and Spanish & European Studies

The Madrid program is ideal for students who wish to study Spanish and European Studies in one of the worl...

4.5

1 review