Art degrees abroad
Art is a varied subject which covers many different areas and specializations. Studying an art degree at a university is a great option if you’re a passionate artist who wants to improve their skills and pursue a career in the arts after graduation. You can study a general art degree, or specialize in something like fine art or sculpture.
Art specializations you can choose to study include:
- Fine art
- Graphic design
- Photography
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Animation
An art degree will teach you to think outside the box, and many programs include a lot more than just how to improve your artistic skills. You can learn about the business and management aspects of the art industry, and get help working on a portfolio that will help you get work after you graduate.
Studying art abroad means you’ll be able to experience some of the most famous paintings, sculptures and exhibitions in the world. You will also get to see how art influences a different culture, and see what has inspired those works of art.


Art program structure
There are a wide range of specific art programs you can choose to study, so think carefully about which area you’re most interested in and look for the degree that best matches your interests and skills.
You can study a degree in art as a BA at undergraduate level for three or four years, depending on your country of study. At master’s level you can get an MA over one or two years, or a doctorate as a PhD, MPhil or DFA (Doctorate in Fine Arts).
Most arts programs are very practical in nature, and you will spend a lot of your time working on projects on your own or in a group. You will be assessed through examples of your work, and some written coursework and exams.
The program structure and content of an art program will vary massively depending on the course you choose. It is possible to study a general art degree, but most of these programs require you to choose a specialism in your second year of study.
Although the curriculum and modules you study will be determined by the area of art you choose to study, there are some common subjects you can expect to see, including:
- Art and business
- History of art
- Practical skills
- Reflection and analysis
- Portfolio work
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Art study abroad programs
Art undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in art
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Art - BA University of Mount Union, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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31,700 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,700 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Art - BA Auburn University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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32,220 USD
Fee in university's local currency 32,220 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Digital Art and Design: Interactive Multimedia Design - BA University of Nicosia, Cyprus
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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8,427 USD
Fee in university's local currency 6,930 EUR
- Start date
- February, June, September
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Art - BA St. Francis Xavier University, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,258 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,436 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Art - BA Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,676 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,676 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Associate in art
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Fine Arts: Art - AFA Elgin Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,510 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,510 USD
- Start date
- January, February, June, August, September
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Art - AA College of Alameda, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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7,950 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD
- Start date
- January, August, June
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Art and Graphic Design - AA Hesston College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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28,992 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,992 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Forest Renewable Materials/Art and Design - ASc Southwestern Oregon Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,791 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,791 USD
- Start date
- September, January, March, June
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Art: Photography - ASc San Jose City College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,138 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,138 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Diploma in art
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Game – Art - OCADip Durham College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,737 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,781 CAD
- Start date
- September
Certificate in art
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Art Fundamentals - Cert Sheridan College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 8 months
- Annual tuition fee
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15,173 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,072 CAD
- Start date
- September, January
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Art: Figure Studies - Cert Berkeley City College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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7,950 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD
- Start date
- August, January, June
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Art Foundation - Cert Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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12,261 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,412 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Art and Design Fundamentals - OCCert Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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13,152 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- January, July, September
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Art Foundation - Cert Merritt College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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7,950 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD
- Start date
- August, January, June
Pathway in art
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Foundations in Art and Design - FD Durham College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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12,381 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,562 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Art, Design and Media - FD Arts University Bournemouth, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,776 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,250 GBP
- Start date
- February, October
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Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - FD Bath Spa University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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21,114 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,900 GBP
- Start date
- September
Art graduate programs
Master's in art
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Art and Design, Advanced - MRes KdG University of Applied Sciences, Belgium
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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3,040 USD
Fee in university's local currency 2,500 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Art - MFA Central Washington University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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23,007 USD
Fee in university's local currency 23,007 USD
- Start date
- September, January
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Interdisciplinary Art - MA University of Hartford, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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28,115 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,115 USD
- Start date
- -
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Archaeology and History of Art - MA Koç University, Turkey
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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0 USD
Fee in university's local currency 0 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Fine Art: Contemporary Art Practices - MA Frederick University, Cyprus
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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10,944 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,000 EUR
- Start date
- February, September
Doctorate in art
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Archaeology and History of Art - PhD Koç University, Turkey
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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0 USD
Fee in university's local currency 0 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Art, Design and Performance - PhD University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 6 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,549 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,150 GBP
- Start date
- October, February
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Art - PhD University of Gloucestershire, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,705 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,200 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
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Art - PhD RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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24,393 USD
Fee in university's local currency 30,720 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
Diploma in art
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Game – Art - OCDip Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,152 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- September
Pathway in art
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Art, Design and Media, Pre-Master’s - PGP University of Brighton, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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21,908 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,460 GBP
- Start date
- January, July, August, September
Future art careers
Becoming a professional artist is notoriously difficult, but there are a wide range of art related jobs and professions you can go into with a degree in art. Here are some of the jobs you might consider after you graduate:
- Graphic designer
- Illustrator
- Art gallery manager
- Photographer
- Art administrator
- Print maker
- Art teacher
- Animator
The career you go into will depend on which arts specialization you choose to follow. Think about what job you would like after graduation because this will help you choose the right program to study abroad.
