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 Bard College: Bishkek - Study Abroad at American University of Central Asia
Bard College: Bishkek - Study Abroad at American University of Central Asia

Students interested in Central Asia should take advantage of this opportunity to study in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan at the American University of Central Asia. Direct enrollment...

5.0

1 review
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 companies and organizations which will allow you to practice your ...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for Abroadia: Austin Community College Percussion Program in Cuba
Abroadia: Austin Community College Percussion Program in Cuba

This summer program has been designed specifically for percussion students at Austin Community College....

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Barcelona, Spain
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Barcelona, Spain
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Claim your flight credit & study abroad in Barcelona with CEA CAPA! Learn More

Stylish. Cosmopolitan. Stunning. There are many reasons why Barcelona is CEA CAPA's most popular destination - come explore them with us! Spain's second-largest city offer...

4.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for SIT Study Abroad: Spain - Sustainable Urban Development & Social Justice (Summer)
SIT Study Abroad: Spain - Sustainable Urban Development & Social Justice (Summer)

Explore how Spanish cities pursue sustainable urban development while confronting social justice challenges. Based in Seville, examine how multilevel governance works in p...

4.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Prague - Business, Arts & Sciences
CIEE: Prague - Business, Arts & Sciences

Romanesque chapels, Gothic cathedrals, Baroque palaces, and more beckon you in Prague's unparalleled, charming city. The capital city of the Czech Republic and one of Euro...

4.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: Aberdeen - University of Aberdeen
Arcadia: Aberdeen - University of Aberdeen

Located on the northeast coast of Scotland, Aberdeen is the country’s third-largest city and home to a University that has been a center of excellence for five centuries. ...

4.8

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for New York University, Tisch Study Abroad: Prague - 35mm Filmmaking in Prague
New York University, Tisch Study Abroad: Prague - 35mm Filmmaking in Prague

The Tisch School offers this program in collaboration with one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious film schools, the Film and Television School of the Academy of Perfo...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for SAI Study Abroad: Paris - Paris College of Art (PCA)
SAI Study Abroad: Paris - Paris College of Art (PCA)

Paris College of Art (PCA) is a premier art and design school rooted in the rich artistic landscape of Paris. For over 30 years, the school has offered visiting and degree...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for Academic Programs Abroad (APA) Gap Year: Build Your Experience in France, Morocco & Senegal
Academic Programs Abroad (APA) Gap Year: Build Your Experience in France, Morocco & Senegal

Explore the Francophone world through an immersive gap year experience with APA. Designed for students seeking meaningful academic, cultural, and personal growth, APA offe...

4.5

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Brandeis in Siena: Making, Seeing, and Mastering Art in Tuscany
Brandeis in Siena: Making, Seeing, and Mastering Art in Tuscany

The Brandeis in Siena program is a two-course, intensive summer program combining Studio Art and Art History in Siena, Italy. The program is a culturally immersive, experi...

1.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: ISI Perugia - The Umbra Institute
Arcadia: ISI Perugia - The Umbra Institute

The hilltop city of Perugia, located halfway between Rome and Florence, is a quintessential university town, offering scenic art and architecture and historical resonance ...

4.3

2 reviews