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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
Types of art degrees
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Art study abroad programs
Art undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in art
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Ancient History and Archaeology and History of Art and Architecture - Dual BA (Hons) Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,315 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,609 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Animation - Game Art - BFA DePaul University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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40,551 USD
Fee in university's local currency 40,551 USD
- Start date
- September
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Archaeology and History of Art - BA Koç University, Turkey
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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21,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,500 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Art: Studio Art Specialization - BFA Central Washington University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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23,880 USD
Fee in university's local currency 23,880 USD
- Start date
- September, January
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Art - BFA University of Utah, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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36,857 USD
Fee in university's local currency 36,857 USD
- Start date
- May, August, January
Associate in art
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Art - AA College of Southern Nevada, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,048 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,048 USD
- Start date
- June, August, January
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Art - AA Berkeley City College, 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
- August, January
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Art - AA College of the Canyons, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,000 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,000 USD
- Start date
- June, August, February
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Art - AA Santiago Canyon College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,304 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,304 USD
- Start date
- June, August, February
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Art - AA Santa Monica College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,048 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,048 USD
- Start date
- June, August, January, February
Diploma in art
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Visual Art - Dip Red Deer Polytechnic, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,776 USD
Fee in university's local currency 22,500 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
Certificate in art
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Art - Cert North Seattle College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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9,687 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD
- Start date
- April, June, September, January
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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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12,325 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- July, September, January
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Art and Design Fundamentals - Cert (Arts) (with placement) Georgian College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 14 months
- Annual tuition fee
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12,770 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,127 CAD
- Start date
- 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
- June, August, January
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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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11,491 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,412 CAD
- Start date
- September
Pathway in art
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Art, Design and Media - UGP Nottingham Trent University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,949 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,720 GBP
- Start date
- September, October, January, February
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Art and Design - FD Arts University Plymouth, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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13,862 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,500 GBP
- Start date
- September
Art graduate programs
Master's in art
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Concept Art - MA Teesside University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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16,876 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,000 GBP
- Start date
- September, January
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Art and Design - MRes KdG University of Applied Sciences, Belgium
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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3,092 USD
Fee in university's local currency 2,856 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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23,652 USD
Fee in university's local currency 23,652 USD
- Start date
- September, January
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Art - MA California State University, Sacramento, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,800 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,800 USD
- Start date
- November, May
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Art - MA State University of New York at Oswego, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,033 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,033 USD
- Start date
- August, January
Doctorate in art
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Art - PhD RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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21,264 USD
Fee in university's local currency 30,720 AUD
- Start date
- July, February
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Art, Design and Performance - PhD University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,648 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,300 GBP
- Start date
- October, February
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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12,325 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- September
Certificate in art
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Art and Design - GradCert Ulster University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 10 months
- Annual tuition fee
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5,822 USD
Fee in university's local currency 4,830 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Secondary Art and Design - PGCert Bath Spa University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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16,032 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,300 GBP
- Start date
- January, February
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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17,177 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,250 GBP
- Start date
- July, August, September, January
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.
