November 4, 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 376 programs
Design and Applied Arts 356 programs
Film, Video, Photographic Arts 254 programs
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 170 programs
Music 162 programs
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Visual and Performing Arts - Featured Programs

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Study Abroad Reviews for CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program
CYA (College Year in Athens) - Semester/Academic Year Program

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4.8

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Study Abroad Reviews for DIS Copenhagen: Semester
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
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Copenhagen as your home. Europe as your classroom.Set in the iconic Scandinavian capital city, DIS Copenhagen offers a strong learning community where you will grow as a s...

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Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad Madrid
IES Abroad Madrid

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Study Abroad Reviews for Forum-Nexus: Ultimate Summer in Europe - 8 Cities in 1 Month
Forum-Nexus: Ultimate Summer in Europe - 8 Cities in 1 Month
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Have the ultimate summer study abroad experience with Forum-Nexus! Visit 8 incredible cities in Europe in ...

4.8

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Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: London - Arcadia in London
Arcadia: London - Arcadia in London

London has everything! It’s well-connected by transport, offers millennia of rich history and cultural treasures, has a population that is highly multicultural, diverse an...

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Study Abroad Reviews for Advanced Studies England: Bath - ASE Study Centre
Advanced Studies England: Bath - ASE Study Centre

Based in the heart of the beautiful World Heritage City of Bath, 90 minutes west of London, ASE offers highly-motivated US undergraduates the opportunity to undertake a st...

4.3

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Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad Granada
IES Abroad Granada

Many travelers who visit Granada insist it’s the must-see city in all of Spain. With one of the clearest windows into Spain’s unique historical symbiosis of Islam, Christi...

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Study Abroad Reviews for Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Madrid
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Madrid

Designed for students with advanced Spanish language proficiency, the Middlebury School in Spain offers a fully immersive academic and cultural experience in the heart of ...

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Study Abroad Reviews for Academic Programs Abroad (APA): Paris - Immersion for Intermediate & Advanced French Speakers
Academic Programs Abroad (APA): Paris - Immersion for Intermediate & Advanced French Speakers

Improve your French through an immersive academic experience while choosing courses across nearly any academic discipline in Paris. For 40 years, APA's Paris Immersion Pro...

4.3

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Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad Amsterdam
IES Abroad Amsterdam

Are you eager to take an independent, fresh look at the world—and at yourself? Let Amsterdam redefine your perspective. This progressive city is known for its cutting-edge...

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Study Abroad Reviews for University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
University of Edinburgh: Edinburgh - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Edinburgh offers a wide range of courses and you will be taught alongside students who enrolled on full degree courses in Edinburgh. We will always try to offer you a plac...

4.3

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Study Abroad Reviews for CET Japan
CET Japan

CET Japan offers a unique opportunity for students eager to immerse themselves fully in the local language, culture, and people. Tailor your experience by choosing how muc...

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