RISD Study Abroad Programs offer an exciting range of international study opportunities in diverse fields of art and design. College-level students, seasoned artists and arts educators are invited to combine their personal exploration of visual arts with a chance to expand their horizons, all within the context of a foreign culture. This cross-cultural atmosphere often enhances participants’ creative work as they learn formally from instruction and informally from fellow students, professional artists, and the rich environment in which they are immersed. Participants have the opportunity to earn college credit, build skills, and broaden their creative resources for a lifetime.

Please note: RISD matriculating students may earn undergraduate transfer credit for these courses, but they are required to check with their individual department heads before registering to determine whether core or elective credit is possible. Graduate credit is not offered. Students attending other educational institutions are also encouraged to check with their institutions ahead of time to determine if these classes are transferable for credit.

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Buenos Aires — An Ecclectic Architectural Journey
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Italy (Rome) — Architectural Design Studio
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Italy (Rome) — Painting + Drawing Studio
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Switzerland + Beyond: The Crossroads of Art, Architecture + Design >> get course description

France — The Pont-Aven School of Contemporary Art
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