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Boyer College of Music and Dance

There are several ways to choose a study abroad program, including by location, term, or type of experience. One way many students want to get started is by understanding which programs offer courses for their major. This page highlights programs especially suited to students in your school or college and can be used as a great starting point in your search.

Be sure to meet with your academic advisor as early as possible to map out which degree requirements you can plan to take abroad. Many programs include GenEd courses, minor requirements, or can help fulfill electives. If you don’t plan to take any major courses while abroad, explore the programs pages on our website to learn more about all the options.

Temple University Rome

Though Temple University Rome does not typically offer major courses for Boyer students during the fall and spring, music students who study abroad during the semester may be able to take advantage of private lessons, ensemble opportunities and/or credit internships while fulfilling other degree requirements. Interested students should contact the well ahead of the application deadline to discuss feasibility. 

Rome Dance Intensive (summer)

This intensive program at Temple Rome is designed for students to explore dance technique, performance, and choreography. Program participants will receive credit for Dance 2868 and Dance 3812. Dance 3812 is crosslisted with Dance 3882 (Independent Study) for students who have already completed Dance 3812.

Exchange Programs

Temple University has established partnerships with several universities in countries around the world to provide students with the opportunity to learn as an international student at a foreign university for a semester or year.

    Jazz Performance Exchange, organized by Boyer

    • Netherlands: Conservatorium van Amsterdam. Consult with the Jazz Studies program for details.

    Exchange programs organized by Education Abroad that offer options for Boyer students:

    Exchange program participants earn transfer credit for approved courses and can apply those credits towards the fulfillment of their degree requirements, including major, minor, elective, and most general education requirements. 

    External Programs

    External programs that offer music and dance courses are available in several English-speaking countries, and students with proficiency in languages other than English may have additional location options. Visit the External Programs Around the World page to search approved external study abroad programs. You can filter programs by location, major, or course subject on the external providers’ program search page.

    The following programs may be of interest to music majors:

    • IES (Austria, France, Italy, Netherlands)
    • IFSA: Melbourne Conservatorium of Music (Australia)
    • Arcadia Abroad: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 
    • Arcadia Abroad: University College Cork (Ireland)
    • DIS (Denmark)

    The following programs may be of interest to dance majors:

    • Arcadia Abroad: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 
    • Arcadia Abroad or IES: University of Auckland (New Zealand)
    • TEAN: Victorian College of the Arts; University of Melbourne (Australia

    External program participants earn transfer credit for approved courses and can apply those credits towards the fulfillment of their degree requirements, including major, minor, elective, and most general education requirements. 

    What's next?

    Connect with Education Abroad Advisors and follow the steps to study abroad below.

    Steps to Study Abroad

    Sign up for a Foundations of Study Abroad session

    Attend a Foundations of Study Abroad session to learn the who, what, when, where, and why of studying abroad. Learn about different program models, options that meet your academic and career goals, personal considerations, questions to ask your academic advisor, financing and scholarships, and more. (Non-Temple students, should start with their your home school study abroad office.) 

    Register for Foundations of Study Abroad.
    Apply for your passport

    Apply for your passport (or have it renewed). You’ll need to have a valid passport by the time you start a study abroad application. It can take anywhere from three weeks to a few months to receive a passport.

    If you've never had a passport and apply during your first year at Temple, you can take advantage of the Passport Scholarship, which will reimburse you the cost of a U.S. passport.

    Learn how to apply for your passport.
    Meet with your academic advisor

    Talk with your academic advisor early (and often!) about your plan to study abroad. They can help identify the best time for you to study abroad and stay on track for graduation. Read tips for talking to your academic advisor. 

    Connect with Education Abroad to keep exploring

    Connect with Education Abroad to continue exploring, to ensure your program choice best meets your needs, or to learn more about what to expect as you apply. Attend information sessions about specific programs, scholarships, or other topics, schedule an advising appointment, or talk with one of our peer advisors.  

    Start your application

    Start your application, and be sure to check your program deadline.

    Prepare and go

    Explore a host of resources to prepare for your time abroad, such as academics, financing and scholarships, diversity matters, cultural adaptation, health and safety, visa preparation, and more.

    Prepare and go!

    Satisfy your GenEd World Society (GG)

    Complete your study abroad program successfully and you'll satisfy this GenEd requirement.

    Learn more!