July 12, 2025

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 369 programs
Design and Applied Arts 360 programs
Film, Video, Photographic Arts 247 programs
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 159 programs
Music 153 programs
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Visual and Performing Arts - Featured Programs

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Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: London - King's College London
Arcadia: London - King's College London

King’s College, University of London is one of the top-ranked universities in the world and also one of England’s oldest and most prestigious research institutions. This i...

4.6

8 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: London - Queen Mary University of London
Arcadia: London - Queen Mary University of London

This unique institution blends a traditional campus with green space and the bustling international and cultural vibe of London's East End. A highly inclusive university w...

4.3

13 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities
CIEE: Amsterdam - Social Sciences + Humanities

Bring your interest in the Dutch language, society, politics, and culture to the multicultural city of Amsterdam! As one of the most historically rich cities in all of Eur...

4.5

12 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for American College of Thessaloniki (ACT): Thessaloniki - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
American College of Thessaloniki (ACT): Thessaloniki - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Students looking to study in an immersive environment with a small international campus in the historical and accessible area of northern Greece will find an incredible ex...

4.6

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad
IES Abroad: Vienna - Study Abroad With IES Abroad

We’d like to let you in on a little secret: Vienna is extraordinary. Quickly—gather your things and study there before more students realize what a hidden gem it is. Consi...

4.4

7 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Maastricht University: Center for European Studies, Semester Programmes
Maastricht University: Center for European Studies, Semester Programmes

The Center for European Studies (CES) at Maastricht University prides itself on providing the best europea...

4.4

10 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad
IES Abroad: Barcelona - Study Abroad with IES Abroad

Come let Barcelona enchant you. Whether it is the salty sea air, the sweep of mountains in the distance, or the romance and excitement of Las Ramblas, where else can you m...

4.7

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Arcadia: Sydney - University of Sydney
Arcadia: Sydney - University of Sydney

As Australia’s oldest, and one of its most prestigious, universities, University of Sydney is ranked regularly among the fifty top universities in the world in the QS rank...

4.5

6 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh
IFSA: Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh

Study abroad with the Institute for Study Abroad at the University of Edinburgh! Whether you're drawn to Edinburgh to study literature where J.K. Rowling wrote or to pursu...

4.5

16 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme
Queen Mary University of London Study Abroad programme

Queen Mary University of London is one of the UK’s leading research-focused higher education institutions and is one of the 24 prestigious Russell Group universities in th...

4.0

21 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Madrid Summer - Language & Cultural Studies
IES Abroad: Madrid Summer - Language & Cultural Studies

Imagine yourself studying abroad in Spain’s capital and largest city—Madrid. Warm summer evenings attract throngs of Madrileños to the streets of the city, where they sip ...

4.4

7 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CET Prague
CET Prague

Looking to study in a captivating city that is also historic and inexpensive? Seeking a great jumping-off point for exploring other destinations in Europe? At CET Prague, ...

4.3

9 reviews