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I travel to get out of my comfort zone

Izzy is standing and smiling at the camera. She is posing in front of a very historical building.

Embarking on a journey of studying abroad is transformative. It broadens your horizons and immerses you in diverse cultures. You'll interact with various people and nurture personal growth, confidence, and independence.

Choose your adventure

Summer, Fall or Spring are all possible options for studying abroad. You meet with an advisor to review your goals and find a program to match.

CIA has enrollment agreements with several schools abroad:

Strate College of Design, Paris
Burren College of Art, Ballyvaughn, Ireland
Bezalel College of Arts and Design, Tel Aviv, Israel
Pforzheim University, Germany
SRISA, Florence, Italy

Interested in somewhere else? Work with the study abroad advisor to explore other options and feasibility on a case-by-case basis.

Contact

Dr. Matthew Smith
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.
mjsmith@cia.edu
216.421.7495

Student Experience

Alison Alsup is smiling at the camera while in Israel.

Navigating a new country despite language and cultural differences gave me incredible confidence

— Alison Alsup ‘23

I learned that I’m capable of a lot more than I thought - this was an experience that really pushed my boundaries and expectations on a lot of things and I think I’ve become a bigger person because of it.

— Maura Moller ‘25

The coolest part of my time abroad was being able to see the art pieces and buildings I've only ever seen in photos and textbooks in person, and having it all be a walk away from my apartment!

— Izzy Thomas '26

Maura is standing and drawing in front of a historical sculpture in Rome.

STUDY DOMESTICALLY

Not interested in going abroad? Try studying for a semester at another art college in the United States. Mobility affords students at AICAD institutions the opportunity to not only experience a different area of the country, but different artists!

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