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Study fine art abroad
An in-depth guide to studying fine art as an international student.
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
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Fine art study abroad programs
Fine art undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in fine art
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Art - Fine Arts - Graphic Design - BFA University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,800 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,800 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Art-Studio/Fine Arts - BFA 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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Art: Fine Arts Practice - BFA California State University, East Bay, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,499 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,499 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Fine Art - BFA University of Newcastle, Australia
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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21,811 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,695 AUD
- Start date
- February, July, September
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Fine Art (Foundation Year) - BA (Hons) Teesside University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,077 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,000 GBP
- Start date
- September
Associate in fine art
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Fine Art Photography - 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
- August, February, June
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Fine Arts - ASc Mohawk Valley Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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6,892 USD
Fee in university's local currency 6,892 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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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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Performing and Fine Arts - AA Douglas College, Canada
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,426 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD
- Start date
- January, May, September
Diploma in fine art
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Fine Art - OCADip Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 20 months
- Annual tuition fee
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13,442 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,772 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Fine Arts - UGDip Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,137 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,383 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
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Fine Arts - UGDip North Island College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,256 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,045 CAD
- Start date
- September
Certificate in fine art
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Fine Art Foundation - OCCert Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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13,402 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,722 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Fine Arts - Cert Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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8,592 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,720 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Fine Arts - Cert College of the Rockies, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 10 months
- Annual tuition fee
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10,980 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,700 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Indigenous Fine Arts - Cert University of Regina, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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14,426 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
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Performing and Fine Arts - Cert Douglas College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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14,426 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD
- Start date
- January, May, September
Pathway in fine art
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Fine Art (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,156 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,900 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
Fine art graduate programs
Master's in fine art
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Contemporary Fine Art - MA University of Cumbria, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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17,798 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,800 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Digital Art & Design: Fine Arts & Technology - MFA New York Institute of Technology, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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25,000 USD
Fee in university's local currency 25,000 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Fine Art - MA York St John University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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17,729 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,750 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Fine Art - MA Teesside University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,077 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,000 GBP
- Start date
- September, January
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Fine Art - MA University of Northampton, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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19,119 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,750 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
Doctorate in fine art
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Fine Arts - DocFA University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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31,005 USD
Fee in university's local currency 44,464 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
Diploma in fine art
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Fine Art and Design - PGDip University of Tasmania, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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23,149 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,516 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Fine Arts - GradDip Massey University, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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23,450 USD
Fee in university's local currency 33,630 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Fine Arts - PGDipFA University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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31,048 USD
Fee in university's local currency 44,526 NZD
- Start date
- July, February
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Fine Arts: Graphic Design - PGDipFineArts University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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25,452 USD
Fee in university's local currency 36,500 NZD
- Start date
- January
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Fine Arts Studio - OCDip Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,249 USD
Fee in university's local currency 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
- Annual tuition fee
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11,574 USD
Fee in university's local currency 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
