November 5, 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 CIEE: Lisbon - Business + Culture
CIEE: Lisbon - Business + Culture

When you study abroad in Lisbon, you'll live and learn in one of the safest and most vibrant cities in all of Europe! Your time in Portugal's capital city will quickly bec...

4.5

1 review
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 their knowledge of the fashion industry interning in dynamic and rele...

4.8

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Maastricht University: Maastricht - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Maastricht University: Maastricht - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Internationalisation at Maastricht University means:- the vast majority of courses are taught in English- virtually all education and research focuses on international and...

4.0

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 USAC Czech Republic: Prague - Politics, Culture, and the Arts
USAC Czech Republic: Prague - Politics, Culture, and the Arts

The Prague program is ideal for students interested in studying and living in an extraordinary medieval city. Prague is an open textbook of modern and traditional literatu...

4.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for WorldStrides Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain
WorldStrides Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain
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Barcelona is the heart and capital of the region of Catalonia and is considered a bilingual city, since many people in the region speak both Spanish and Catalán. The uniqu...

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 your study abroad adventure. It’s here you will connect your passion...

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
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 CIEE: Singapore - Arts + Sciences
CIEE: Singapore - Arts + Sciences

Immerse yourself in bustling university life at one of Asia’s top-ranked universities, Singapore Management University (SMU). From business and humanities to social scienc...

4.0

1 review
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 private college in Bhutan. Together with a Wheaton faculty member,...

4.8

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad Seoul
IES Abroad Seoul
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Seoul is a dynamic metropolis where ancient history and modern life converge. And you might have heard that Seoul was ranked third “best student city” according to the QS ...

4.3

2 reviews