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 CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Florence, Italy
CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Florence, Italy
Program Announcement:
Claim your flight credit & study abroad in Florence with CEA CAPA! Learn More

Greats like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Galileo all called this World Heritage site home, and Florence's many museums and galleries house some of the world's most...

3.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for SSA Education Abroad: Seville - Semester, Year or Summer in Seville
SSA Education Abroad: Seville - Semester, Year or Summer in Seville

The city of Seville fully embodies the spirit of traditional southern Spanish culture. From flamenco and tapas to winding ancient cobblestone streets, students will immers...

4.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for KIIS: Salzburg - Experience Salzburg (Summer)
KIIS: Salzburg - Experience Salzburg (Summer)

Since 1990, the KIIS summer program in Salzburg, Austria has offered students a unique opportunity to study, practice, and perform music in this beautiful European city. B...

4.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for SAI Study Abroad: Barcelona - Elisava, Barcelona School of Design
SAI Study Abroad: Barcelona - Elisava, Barcelona School of Design
Program Announcement:
Study Design in Barcelona!

Experience a cutting edge design curriculum at Elisava, where programs are built to prepare students for the professional world through close collaboration with companies,...

4.8

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SAI Study Abroad: Barcelona - Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)
SAI Study Abroad: Barcelona - Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)
Program Announcement:
Experience Barcelona's vibrant diversity!

SAI invites students to experience Barcelona's vibrant diversity!SAI’s partner school, the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), is a dynamic public university, which is consist...

4.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for Institute for American Universities (IAU): The Marchutz School of Fine Arts, Aix-en-Provence, France
Institute for American Universities (IAU): The Marchutz School of Fine Arts, Aix-en-Provence, France

Students spend a summer, semester or academic year at the Marchutz School of Fine Arts, a part of the Institute for American Universities (IAU) in Aix-en-Provence, France....

4.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for CCSA (Cooperative Center for Study Abroad): London - London Winter Intersession
CCSA (Cooperative Center for Study Abroad): London - London Winter Intersession

Anyone “who is tired of London... is tired of life,” to update Samuel Johnson's famous statement about one of the world's most exciting cities. Find out why even in winter...

4.5

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: London - Arts + Sciences (University College London)
CIEE: London - Arts + Sciences (University College London)

University College London is one of CIEE's top-ranked partner schools and is internationally renowned for its reputation in teaching and research. From arts and humanities...

4.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for University of Georgia: Studies Abroad Program in Cortona, Italy
University of Georgia: Studies Abroad Program in Cortona, Italy

Since 1970, the University of Georgia Studies Abroad Program in Cortona, Italy has been a leader in international arts education. This Program provides a challenging oppor...

4.8

20 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad Siena
IES Abroad Siena

Nestled in the breathtaking Tuscan countryside, Siena is an amazingly well-preserved medieval city. As a quaint town of about 70,000 residents, Siena feels like a best-kep...

0.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for Lancaster University: Lancaster - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Lancaster University: Lancaster - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Lancaster has more than 30 departments offering over 900 modules, with a wide range of courses in arts, social sciences, humanities, natural and physical sciences, computi...

2.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Buenos Aires - Liberal Arts
CIEE: Buenos Aires - Liberal Arts

Your Liberal Arts program in Buenos Aires lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds who have Spanish language skills. You will enrol...

4.1

5 reviews