Top Art and Design Schools

The Art Institutes

International Academy of Design & Technology

Westwood College

ArtSchools.com International Page

Your one stop shop for art education resources for students coming to America and for American students going abroad.

Educational Funding

Financial Resources for International Study: A Guide for U.S. Students and Professionals - A guide to what resources are available and how they can be applied internationally

International Education Financial Aid - Financial aid information for international programs

International Scholarships - Free scholarship search for Americans wishing to study abroad

International Study

Academic Credit - Information from the National Registration Center for Study Abroad on receiving academic credit for studies abroad

American Educational Guidance Center - Offers assistance to international students seeking admission to American schools

American Institute for Foreign Study - A program that arranges work and study worldwide, and offers an insurance package aimed at travelers

ARTIS - Study Abroad Programs - A non-profit arts organization that hosts summer study abroad programs in the studio arts and art history in Italy, Greece, China, and Bali

Aspect Foundation - Offers international cultural exchange, English language training, university and college placement, academic preparation, and foreign language studies

Council on International Educational Exchange - Arranging student educational exchanges in over 15 countries

European Council of International Schools - A non-profit organization registered in the US and administered by a professional staff in three continents (North America, Europe, and Australia)

Insider's Guide: Study Abroad - Tips on navigating a study abroad experience, including how to choose a program, financing studies abroad, and becoming immersed in the culture

International Opportunities Program - Links to numerous internship programs

InternationalStudent.com - The international student information page

International Student Handbook of U.S. Colleges - Information on US colleges for international students, including a test-prep CD-ROM

International Student Travel Confederation - Worldwide network of organizations promoting travel, study, and work exchange for students, young people and the academic community

Peterson's Short-Term Study Abroad - Information on summer and semester-long programs

Peterson's Study Abroad - Important details on nearly 2,000 international programs

SchoolsInTheUSA.com - For international students interested in studying in the US

Studyabroad.com - A great place to start if you are going outside of the USA to school

Study Abroad/Etudes a L'Etranger/Estudios En El Extranjero - Information in English, French, and Spanish on dozens of programs available abroad

Transitions Abroad - Publications, resources, program listings and articles related to studying abroad

The International Student's Guide to Studying and Living in the USA - An entire site devoted to providing international students with information on everything from cultural differences to passports to financing a US education

Studying in the US: Financing your Education

For International Students planning to study in the US, careful financial planning is a must. This article, by Joe Cronin, Director of InternationalStudent.com, covers everything from funding packages to admissions documentation, visas and employment restrictions.