Study fine art abroad
An in-depth guide to studying fine art as an international student.
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Fine art degrees abroad
Studying for a fine art degree can have a focus on a category of art such as visual arts, decorative arts or graphic arts. Your degree could be in one subject area specifically such as photography, painting, sculpture, or film-making, or may include a number of practices.
Completing a fine art degree abroad can give you artistic inspiration from your new surroundings, and a new culture from which to view art. By understanding a different part of the world you will experience new techniques, artists and trends which may not be commonplace in your home country.
You may also find that studying abroad gives you a wider option of universities to choose from with improved facilities and equipment for producing your art.
Fine art program structure
Fine art degrees can be studied all over the world. In some countries you can study for a fine art degree at bachelor’s (BFA), master’s (MFA) and doctorate levels. In other countries you may study fine art as a major of your undergraduate degree by dedicating a certain amount of credits to its study.
You may need a foundation degree in art to apply to some fine art programs.
As part of any level of fine art degree a large proportion of how you are assessed will involve a portfolio of work, or multiple projects where you showcase your creative art. You may also have essays alongside any practical work to explain your creative process, as well as separate essays on specific themes, styles or artists.
Fine arts degrees don’t only require solo work however, and you can often be involved in group work, either to discuss theory or collaborate on projects. You will also find opportunities to work cross-collaboratively with students who are studying for different degrees or subjects.
It’s common for international students to study fine art in Europe and the UK due to their reputation for educational excellence as well as state of the art facilities. However, across the world you will find many fine art degrees that cover the following subjects in modules:
- New media
- Studio practice
- Technique
- Aesthetics
- Materials
- Art theory
- Research
- Portfolio work
Alternative art degrees
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Fine art study abroad programs
Fine art undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in fine art
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Fine Arts - BA Florence University of the Arts, Italy
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 6,300 EUR
- Start date
- January, May, September
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Fine Art - BA (Hons) RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 31,680 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Art-Studio/Fine Arts - BFA Auburn University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 32,220 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Fine Art - BA (Hons) University of Dundee, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 17,275 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Fine Art - BFA University of Newcastle, Australia
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 29,695 AUD
- Start date
- February, July, September
Pathway in fine art
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Fine Art (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 10,900 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
Diploma in fine art
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Fine Arts - UGDip Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 21,383 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
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Fine Art - OCADip Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 20 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 16,772 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Fine Arts – Advanced - OCADip Durham College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,562 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Fine Arts - UGDip North Island College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,340 CAD
- Start date
- January, May, July, September
Certificate in fine art
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Fine Arts - Cert Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 10,720 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Fine Art Foundation - OCCert Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 16,722 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Performing and Fine Arts - Cert Douglas College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 18 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 18,000 CAD
- Start date
- January, May, September
Associate in fine art
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Fine Arts - ASc Mohawk Valley Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 6,892 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Performing and Fine Arts - AA Douglas College, Canada
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 18,000 CAD
- Start date
- January, May, September
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Fine Arts: Music - AFA Elgin Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 9,510 USD
- Start date
- January, February, June, August, September
Fine art graduate programs
Master's in fine art
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Fine Art & Design - MFA Long Island University Post, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 44,100 USD
- Start date
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Fine Art - by coursework - MA RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 31,680 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Fine Art - MPhil University of Newcastle, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 28,895 AUD
- Start date
- February, July, September
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Fine Arts - MFA University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 36,442 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Fine Arts - MFA London Metropolitan University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 13,250 GBP
- Start date
- September
Diploma in fine art
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Fine Art and Design - PGDip University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 31,516 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Fine Arts Studio - OCDip Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- September
Certificate in fine art
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Fine Art and Design - PGCert University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 6 months
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,758 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
Future fine art careers
With a degree that requires you to produce a large amount of coursework, fine art students are self-motivated and good with time management. These are both highly sought after skills by employers.
Fine arts graduates enjoy a range of roles asides from being an artist. In various sectors you may find roles such as:
- Teacher
- Creative
- Journalist
- Curator
- Designer
