The opportunity to explore another country and learn through immersing yourself in a different culture surrounded by new ideas is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. By studying abroad, you can expand your knowledge of visual studies, gain a global perspective and make memories to last forever.
Recommended programs
Art of Drawing Abroad: Berlin and Prague
Examine historic and contemporary examples of visual and performing arts across Germany and the Czech Republic. Over three weeks, you will engage with artists and art practitioners, gain insight into their creative processes and explore how artistic expression and culture intertwine. Earn three credits as you improve on your observational and critical skills as they relate to art and drawing. Enroll in this MU course:
- ART_VS 3020
Florence University of the Arts
Spend a summer, semester or academic year studying in the heart of Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Explore this beautiful city and the surrounding region on cultural excursions. Enjoy small class sizes and coursework taught in English by Italian and European experts.
University of Westminster
Study and create in London, one of the world’s leading art capitals. Build your skills through coursework and practical experience while living in a vibrant, cosmopolitan city that provides constant inspiration and prepares you for a global career in the arts.
John Cabot University
Build upon your skills while engaging in daily life in the heart of Rome. Let the city inspire you as you engage with the city and find the intersectionality of art and history. With plenty of course options, you will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from local and international peers.
CIS Abroad: The American College of Greece
Explore Athens, where ancient history meets contemporary culture. Build your skills while engaging with a vibrant city, experiencing art in context and drawing inspiration from Greece’s timeless architecture and landscapes.
Monash University
Immerse in the Melbourne art scene for a semester or academic year. Find inspiration in the city’s galleries, theaters and festivals, and explore contemporary and historical art alongside a diverse community of creatives.
University of Nicosia
Explore art and culture on the stunning island of Cyprus. Offering many English-taught art courses, you will develop your skills and interact with a global community of students, while enjoying the unique mix of Greek and Turkish influences that are sure to inspire your creativity.
Global Internships
Gain valuable professional experience while being immersed in a culture other than your own. Improve your cross-cultural communication skills and gain the flexibility, confidence and independence needed to navigate a foreign culture. Guaranteed placements for any major are available in cities around the world! Some past placement examples in recommended locations include:
- After-school arts program in Shanghai offering a variety of educational courses for students of all ages.
- Antique and fine arts gallery in Paris with a collection spanning the 16th–20th centuries.
- Art gallery in Rome featuring 20th century works and organizing group and solo exhibitions of represented artists.
- Contemporary art gallery in Paris that has hosted work by internationally renowned artists.
- Modern art gallery in Milan.
- Nonprofit organization in Rome facilitating ceramics workshops, artists residencies, exhibitions and teaching of the arts.
- Organization in Santiago focusing on Latin American documents and art.
- Visual arts center in Dublin where artists develop and exhibit their work.
Art of Drawing Abroad: Berlin and Prague
Visit artistically significant sites across Germany and the Czech Republic for three weeks over summer break. Engage with artists and art practitioners, get insight into their creative processes and explore their culture through the visual and performing arts. Earn three credits as you improve on your observational and critical skills as they relate to art and history. Enroll in this MU course:
- ART_VS 3020
Florence University of the Arts
Spend a summer, semester or academic year studying in the heart of Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Explore this beautiful city and the surrounding region on cultural excursions. Enjoy small class sizes and coursework taught in English by Italian and European experts.
John Cabot University
Surround yourself with ancient, Renaissance and modern masterpieces in the heart of Rome. Analyze works in historical context, engage with peers from around the world and explore the city’s rich cultural heritage firsthand.
CIS Abroad: The American University of Greece
Enjoy an American-style campus with the benefit of being immersed in the art and architecture of Athens. Engage with this vibrant city and view art in its geographic and historic context.
University of Manchester
Enrich your studies with world-class museums, galleries and architecture in Manchester. With strong humanities programs and a wide range of course options, this lively university makes a semester or academic year the perfect compliment to your degree.
University of East Anglia
Study art history as you immerse yourself in a city known for its medieval heritage and vibrant cultural scene. With a diverse student body and rich academic offerings, Norwich provides an inspiring backdrop to explore the connections between art, history and society.
University College Dublin
Dive into the art, history and culture of Ireland. Located just south of central Dublin, you will be immersed in a vibrant city, and just a short train ride away from the iconic countryside. Along with historic art and art practices, see how preservation and innovation in the industry are being implemented in real time.
Global Internships
Gain valuable professional experience while being immersed in a culture other than your own. Improve your cross-cultural communication skills and gain the flexibility, confidence and independence needed to navigate a foreign culture. Guaranteed placements for any major are available in cities around the world! Some past placement examples in recommended locations include:
- After-school arts program in Shanghai offering a variety of educational courses for students of all ages.
- Antique and fine arts gallery in Paris with a collection spanning the 16th–20th centuries.
- Art gallery in Rome featuring 20th century works and organizing group and solo exhibitions of represented artists.
- Contemporary art gallery in Paris that has hosted work by internationally renowned artists.
- Modern art gallery in Milan.
- Nonprofit organization in Rome facilitating ceramics workshops, artists residencies, exhibitions and teaching of the arts.
- Organization in Santiago focusing on Latin American documents and art.
- Visual arts center in Dublin where artists develop and exhibit their work.
Florence University of the Arts
Spend a summer, semester or academic year studying in the heart of Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Explore this beautiful city and the surrounding region on cultural excursions. Enjoy small class sizes and coursework taught in English by Italian and European experts.
John Cabot University
Spend a summer, semester or academic year immersed in the history and culture of Rome. Enjoy courses taught in English and complemented with visits to some of the countless museums and historic sites throughout the city. JCU offers a unique mix of American-style education with the experiences of an every day Italian lifestyle.
Lancaster University
Spend a semester in historic Lancaster, located in the heart of the United Kingdom and surrounded by gorgeous landscapes. This top-ranked university offers a variety of courses in film and media.
University of Technology Sydney
Spend a semester studying in a harbor city known for its beautiful beaches, national parks, variety of cultures and relaxed suburbs. With a global approach to education that has innovation at its core, at UTS you can create a customized, cross-disciplinary study program to fit your academic needs and personal interests.
University of Westminster
Live and learn in the heart of London at this vibrant, cosmopolitan institution known for its excellence in professionally-relevant teaching. Select courses from a wide range of subjects, including arts, media and communication.
IES Abroad: Film Studies in London
Explore the vibrant world of cinema as you dive deep into the history, theory and production of film. Choose from dozens of courses taught by expert local faculty. Supplement your studies by adding experiential learning in the form of a part-time internship or community-based learning.
Global Internships
Gain valuable professional experience while being immersed in a culture other than your own. Improve your cross-cultural communication skills and gain the flexibility, confidence and independence needed to navigate a foreign culture. Guaranteed placements for any major are available in cities around the world!
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Spend a summer, semester or academic year studying in the heart of Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Explore this beautiful city and the surrounding region on cultural excursions. Enjoy small class sizes and coursework taught in English by Italian and European experts.
John Cabot University
Spend a summer, semester or academic year immersed in the history and culture of Rome. Enjoy courses taught in English and complemented with visits to some of the countless museums and historic sites throughout the city. JCU offers a unique mix of American-style education with the experiences of an every day Italian lifestyle.
Lancaster University
Spend a semester in historic Lancaster, located in the heart of the United Kingdom and surrounded by gorgeous landscapes. This top-ranked university offers a variety of courses in film and media.
University of Technology Sydney
Spend a semester studying in a harbor city known for its beautiful beaches, national parks, variety of cultures and relaxed suburbs. With a global approach to education that has innovation at its core, at UTS you can create a customized, cross-disciplinary study program to fit your academic needs and personal interests.
University of Westminster
Live and learn in the heart of London at this vibrant, cosmopolitan institution known for its excellence in professionally-relevant teaching. Select courses from a wide range of subjects, including arts, media and communication.
IES Abroad: Film Studies in London
Explore the vibrant world of cinema as you dive deep into the history, theory and production of film. Choose from dozens of courses taught by expert local faculty. Supplement your studies by adding experiential learning in the form of a part-time internship or community-based learning.
Global Internships
Gain valuable professional experience while being immersed in a culture other than your own. Improve your cross-cultural communication skills and gain the flexibility, confidence and independence needed to navigate a foreign culture. Guaranteed placements for any major are available in cities around the world! Some past placement examples in recommended locations include:
- Community-based TV station in Cape Town.
- Barcelona-based company creating independent films and high-quality author’s content.
- Film production company in Rome.
- Content creation company in Sydney.
- Internationally-recognized event theming, styling, prop hire and photographic studio in Sydney providing production design and staging for various events.
- Internationally-recognized film school in London.
- Production company in Sydney specializing in commercial production.
- Video and social media content generation for a children’s educational platform based in London.
Art of Drawing Abroad: Berlin and Prague
Examine how visual communication comes to life in architecture, installations and galleries across Germany and the Czech Republic. Over three weeks, you will engage with artists and art practitioners and gain insight into their creative processes. Earn three credits as you improve on your observational and critical skills as they relate to design and artistic expression. Enroll in this MU course:
- ART_VS 3020
Florence University of the Arts
Spend a summer, semester or academic year studying in the heart of Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Explore this beautiful city and the surrounding region on cultural excursions. Enjoy small class sizes and coursework taught in English by Italian and European experts.
University of Westminster
Study graphic design and immerse yourself in London’s dynamic creative scene. Gain hands-on experience, connect with a diverse community and explore a city that inspires innovation at every turn.
John Cabot University
At John Cabot University, graphic design students refine their skills in state-of-the-art studios. Learn from experienced faculty while exploring both digital and traditional design techniques. Rome’s rich art and culture provide a unique backdrop for every project.
Monash University
Refine your design skills in Australia on this world-class creative program with a lot of course options, designed to fit the interest of many different students. Learn from experienced faculty, work in state-of-the-art studios, and explore digital and traditional design techniques.
University of Nicosia
Take on the beautiful island of Cyprus as you work in collaborative studies and explore differing approaches to design. Gain real-world experience as you immerse in the university’s dynamic environment and diverse population.
DIS: Graphic Design
Study graphic design in Copenhagen and explore Scandinavian and European design approaches. Work on hands-on projects, participate in collaborative courses and build a portfolio that showcases your creativity and vision. The program encourages experimentation, innovation and the development of your individual design style.
Global Internships
Gain valuable professional experience while being immersed in a culture other than your own. Improve your cross-cultural communication skills and gain the flexibility, confidence and independence needed to navigate a foreign culture. Guaranteed placements for any major are available in cities around the world! Some past placement examples in recommended locations include:
- Boutique creative agency in Dublin producing innovative design solutions for forward-thinking clients both big and small.
- Creative agency in Rome serving companies through both traditional communication and the production of multimedia tools.
- Creative technology agency in Sydney specializing in experiential marketing, virtual reality, data visualization and augmented reality.
- Film organization in Paris that screens French films with English subtitles for the international community.
- Interior design firm in Shanghai.
- Marketing company in Milan combining data analysis, service design, creativity, content and technology to offer customers marketing and communications solutions.
- Production company in Sydney specializing in film, video, animation and multimedia projects.
- Surfing company in Sydney developing content for the bog, managing social media posts and producing photo and video media.
- Social media platform based in Dublin that connects women with similar interests.