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Visual Arts degrees abroad
Visual arts is a vast subject area that encompasses many creative disciplines, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, graphic design, and more. Programs are designed to prepare students for an array of exciting art-related careers.
As well as learning about visual art theory, processes, and history, you’ll develop your practical skills by experimenting with tools and mediums. By analyzing and interpreting the masterpieces of famous creators, you’ll become fluent at expressing meaning and concepts through your own work.
Despite being a global language, art is heavily influenced by social, cultural, and historical factors. Studying abroad is a terrific opportunity to understand, appreciate, and be inspired by different styles and methods of art. The experience will transform you into a more adventurous and versatile artist.

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Visual Arts program structure
Bachelor’s degrees in visual arts are normally studied over three years, but they can last for four years if you complete an optional placement year. Placement years take place in the third year of your program and give you a useful insight into future career opportunities.
As the home of one of the world’s most vibrant and diverse art scenes, the US attracts plenty of international visual arts students. At the undergraduate level, you’ll likely study a four-year bachelor of fine arts (BFA) degree. Unlike traditional American degrees, these programs have a more professional focus and include fewer general education classes.
Postgraduate study options are available if you’re looking to further enhance your knowledge and skills. MA programs require one year of full-time study, whereas master of fine arts (MFA) programs take between 18 and 24 months to finish.
You’ll spend lots of your time in studio-based lectures, tutorials, workshops, and critiques. Some universities also arrange field trips to art galleries and exhibitions, as well as guest presentations from field experts.
Since visual arts is such a far-reaching field, students usually choose to specialize in a particular branch of the subject. Most universities offer an array of elective modules so it’s easy to tailor your degree to your interests, but here are some of the core modules you can expect to encounter:
- Understanding visual culture
- Principles and theories of visual communication
- Cultural, historical and contemporary influences on visual art
- Fundamentals of drawing, color, and form
- Painting
- Photography
- Digital art forms
- Graphics
Best countries to study visual arts
Visual Arts study abroad programs
Visual arts undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in visual arts
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Art BA - Visual Arts Management Track - BA University of Central Florida, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,468 USD
Fee in university's local currency 22,468 USD
- Start date
- May, January, September
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Art: Visual Arts - BA/BSc Middle Tennessee State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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29,144 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,144 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Art: Visual Arts - BA California State University, San Bernardino, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,041 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,041 USD
- Start date
- August
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Visual Arts: Digital Design - BFA University of Colorado Denver, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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31,092 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,092 USD
- Start date
- June, August, January
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Visual Arts - BFA Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,118 USD
Fee in university's local currency 23,224 CAD
- Start date
- May, September, January
Diploma in visual arts
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Visual Arts and Design - Dip Northwestern Polytechnic, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,912 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,805 CAD
- Start date
- August, January
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Visual Arts - Dip (Des) University of the Fraser Valley, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,534 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,718 CAD
- Start date
- September, January
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Visual Arts - Dip Camosun College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,712 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,890 CAD
- Start date
- September
Certificate in visual arts
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Visual Arts - Cert Yukon University, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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8,845 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,000 CAD
- Start date
- September
Visual arts graduate programs
Master's in visual arts
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Graphic Design and Illustration Visual Arts - MFA Marywood University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,300 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,300 USD
- Start date
- June, August, January
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Māori Visual Arts - MMVA Massey University, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,627 USD
Fee in university's local currency 36,810 NZD
- Start date
- July, November, February
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Fine Arts Visual Arts - MFA University of Ottawa, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,469 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,630 CAD
- Start date
- September, January
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Visual Arts - MVA KdG University of Applied Sciences, Belgium
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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7,675 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,102 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Visual Arts: Photography - MVA Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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23,175 USD
Fee in university's local currency 37,701 NZD
- Start date
- July
Diploma in visual arts
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Māori Visual Arts - PGDip Massey University, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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22,627 USD
Fee in university's local currency 36,810 NZD
- Start date
- July, November, February
Pathway in visual arts
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Visual Arts - PGP KdG University of Applied Sciences, Belgium
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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7,675 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,102 EUR
- Start date
- September
Future visual arts careers
Your creativity, communication skills, and eye for detail will open doors to countless career paths and opportunities. Employers in art, advertising, education, business, and more will be fighting to snap up your potential and talent.
You could apply your expertise to almost any sector you wish. The list below outlines some of the most common roles landed by graduates:
- Graphic designer
- Illustrator
- Art therapist
- Arts administrator
- Exhibit designer
- Photographer
- Sculptor
- Art director
Entering art competitions, showcasing your work at your exhibitions, and securing relevant work experience are just some of the ways you can attract the attention of recruiters. If you’re unsure of how to boost your employment prospects, most universities have a careers office you can speak to.
