Study Abroad For Art & Design Students
Tips
- Saving a few of your free electives, studio electives, art history electives, or professional electives to take abroad will provide you with more flexibility of program options.
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Strong art and design coursework is typically found in Italy, France, Spain, and Denmark - however, you are not limited to these locations!
Resources
CAD Study Abroad Info Sheet – Highlights major/college-specific study abroad information such as the best time to go and popular programs.
- If you’re interested in one of the programs highlighted, login to the Compass (application database), click on the ‘Search Programs’ tab, and type in the program name in the keyword box to learn more and start an application.
- Remember that this tool is a starting point as you explore programs and you are not restricted to studying abroad on the programs listed on these sheets.
- Don’t see a program you’re interested in on the sheet? Do a Compass search to expand your options (choose your field of study from the drop-down list).
CAD Study Abroad Pathway - Developed by CAD to help students in each major identify an ideal time to study abroad. If the suggested time frame for your major doesn’t work for you, work with your academic and study abroad advisors to determine an alternative time frame.
Faculty-Led Programs
The College of Art & Design (CAD) and other RIT colleges offer faculty-led study abroad programs designed, developed, and led by RIT faculty. The travel portion of these programs is usually shorter in length (between one to five weeks) taking place over summer, winter break, or spring break.
| Rome: Examining Art & Design in the Eternal City | Rome, Italy | Summer | Contact faculty director Marissa Tirone (mxtfaa@rit.edu) |
Programs in Focus - Interior Design Majors
These affiliate study abroad programs have strong discipline-specific coursework in interior design that is a good match for RIT students.
- DIS Interior Architecture- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Paris College of Art - Paris, France
- Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti - Milan, Italy
Study Abroad Scholarships for Art & Design Students
- RIT School of Design Study Abroad Scholarship
Awarded to a 2nd (sophomore) or 3rd year (junior) School of Design undergraduate student enrolled in a study abroad experience during Spring, Summer, or Fall semester. Email Peter Byrne, School of Design Administrative Chair, for more information, application instructions, and deadlines. (deadline is typically in early December). - RIT Education Abroad Travel Grant
Awarded to students going on RIT Global Campus, exchange, or faculty-led programs. You will be able to “opt-in” for this scholarship consideration as part of your application. - Honors students are eligible for a $500 travel grant to study abroad.
- Other featured study abroad scholarships - keep in mind that scholarship deadlines are often early, so it’s best to investigate these now. We also have a scholarship advisor in our office who can provide feedback on your scholarship essays to make sure they are competitive.
CAD Global Ambassadors
Study Abroad Global Ambassadors are returned CAD study abroad students who can answer any questions you may have from a student perspective – feel free to reach out to them via email or social media.
| Hunter Mascia | 3D Animation | Summer Psychology in Croatia (RIT Global Campus) | hrm7039@rit.edu | Study Abroad Blog Post Oh No, My Passport! |
| Megan Harton | Photographic & Imaging Arts | Florence University of the Arts (SAI) | moh9039@rit.edu | Study Abroad Blog Posts Experiential Learning in Italy Top 5 Things to Do in Florence, Italy |
| Scilla Raymond-Gazave | Illustration | CAD Honors Leadership (Cuba) Work Abroad (France) |
shr9084@rit.edu |
Additional International Opportunities
These highlighted international programs and fellowships include options for undergraduate students or after graduation opportunities.
- Artist Immersion Program - art and design program which hosts short-term courses and artist residencies around the world (not for academic credit).
- American-Scandinavian Foundation Fellowship - funding to pursue a post-graduate creative project in Scandanavia for up to one year.
- Mortimer Hays-Brandeis Traveling Fellowship - funding for upcoming or recent graduates to complete an independent art or creative project abroad.
- Fulbright Fellowship (U.S. Student Program) - funding for upcoming or recent graduates to complete an independent art or creative project abroad.
Contact Jenny Sullivan (jenny.sullivan@rit.edu), Director of Education Abroad, for more information on these opportunities and to assist you in the application process.
Search for more fellowship opportunities at fellowships@rit.edu