College of Art and Design
All majors at RIT can study abroad, and it's an ideal opportunity for you to gain a new perspective on your major, understand the global reach of your field of study, and develop cross-cultural skills that will prepare you for your career.
Planning early, discussing your plans with your academic advisor, and working with a study abroad advisor to find a good program fit will set you on the path to having a memorable experience while staying on track to graduation.
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.
- You’ll find strong art and design coursework in Italy, France, Spain, and Denmark - however, you are not limited to these locations!
Faculty-Led Programs
RIT offers faculty-led study abroad programs designed, developed, and led by RIT faculty. The travel portion of these programs are usually shorter in length (between one to five weeks), taking place over summer, winter break, or spring break.
These faculty-led programs are a good fit for Art and Design majors:
Study Abroad Scholarships for CAD Majors
RIT School of Design Study Abroad Scholarship
Awarded to a second- (sophomore) or third-year (junior) School of Design undergraduate student enrolled in a study abroad experience during Spring, Summer, or Fall semester. Email Alex Lobos, School of Design Administrative Chair, for more information, application instructions, and deadlines. Deadline is typically in early October. Awards $1,000.
RIT Education Abroad Travel Grant
Open 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 RIT study abroad application. Awards $500-$1,000.
Honors Travel Grant
RIT Honors students are eligible for a $500 travel grant to study abroad.
Other featured scholarships
Scholarship deadlines are often early. An RIT study abroad scholarship advisor can provide feedback on your essays to make sure they are competitive.
Additional International Opportunities
These international programs and fellowships include options for undergraduate students or post-graduation opportunities.
Artist Immersion Program
Art and design program offering 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 Scandinavia 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. Must be an NTID or Deaf/HOH student.
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 with the application process.