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 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 of London. It’s considered a ‘school for diplomats,’ with a largel...

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 world's great capitals. You will be able to study Spanish language an...

4.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Prague - Communications, New Media + Journalism
CIEE: Prague - Communications, New Media + Journalism

Designed for students majoring in communications, marketing, and journalism, this exciting study abroad program offers a wide range of program-specific classes that bring ...

4.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for API (Academic Programs International): Barcelona - ELISAVA – Escola Universitària de Barcelona | Disseny i Enginyeria
API (Academic Programs International): Barcelona - ELISAVA – Escola Universitària de Barcelona | Disseny i Enginyeria

Founded in 1961, ELISAVA – Escola Universitària de Barcelona | Disseny i Enginyeria was the first School of Design to open in Spain, and as a pioneer set the methodologica...

3.5

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

Spend your semester living and learning in the Eternal City! Designed for students from all academic backgrounds, the Semester in Rome program is the perfect chance to ear...

4.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad Nantes
IES Abroad Nantes

Our French Language Immersion & Area Studies Program has two important goals: to improve your written and verbal proficiency in French through language and area studie...

4.8

8 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 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 Florence University of The Arts: Florence - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Florence University of The Arts: Florence - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Studying abroad at FUA-AUF is characterized by the institution's mission based on cultural integration, community engagement, and experiential learning. The institution’s ...

3.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad Sydney
IES Abroad Sydney

Take advantage of your chance to live and learn in one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world—Sydney! Enjoy Sydney’s comfortable climate (warm summers and m...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: London Direct Enrollment - Queen Mary
IES Abroad: London Direct Enrollment - Queen Mary

There is something irresistible about London. Maybe it’s the sights like Big Ben or the Tower Bridge that already feel familiar. Or the international character that is evi...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: London - University College London
Arcadia: London - University College London

Founded in Bloomsbury, London, in 1826, and inspired by the ideas of radical philosopher Jeremy Bentham, University College London (UCL) has maintained a commitment to div...

5.0

1 review