Study Abroad

Our study abroad programs are more than art tourism

Herron's study abroad programs are among the most powerful ways to discover the historical impact of art and design in the world and over time while making memorable friendships.

Programs are offered during spring and summer semesters over several weeks. Destinations vary by year including one or several stopovers in France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Southeast Asia. As a student studying abroad, you will experience the trip of a lifetime while delving into international culture on location in museums, archeological sites, monuments, and design firms. In turn, your understanding of global contexts will help form your identity as a professional artist, designer, or scholar.

Upcoming programs

France

March 13-21, 2020: Experience Paris through the city's great art collections and genre-defining architecture

Spain

May 11 – June 4, 2020: Explore the rich cultural history of Barcelona and Madrid

Southeast Asia

June 2-17, 2020: Experience the art museums, cuisine, and culture of Thailand and Cambodia

Study abroad stories

Exploring Italy's art and culture

Summer 2017

18 students covered nearly 160 miles on foot and consumed countless gelati while exploring art history and European culture across various destinations in Italy. Enjoy a few of their highlights and some post-study reflection.

Spring break abroad in London

Spring 2018

Two students chronicle their spring break exploring all that London and the surrounding area has to offer, including museums, galleries, and historical sites, guided by a painting professor and Herron's gallery director.

Experiencing Danish design and culture

Summer 2018

See how 22 students and two faculty members traveled to Copenhagen to experience one of Europe's modernist design epicenters and embrace "hygge," a defining characteristic of Danish culture.

Earn credit and experience

Because our faculty-led programs are supported by lectures, readings, and group discussions, you will earn credits in art history or studio art while reflecting and making sense of your experiences abroad.

Herron study abroad scholarships

Herron awards an average of $45,000 in scholarships each year for students participating in Herron's study abroad program. Students also can apply for campus-wide scholarships that can be used for any study abroad experience.

The Reverend A. G. Fraser International Travel Scholarship awards Herron students approximately $2,000 each to travel with a Herron-sponsored international program. Applicants must be full-time Herron students with a minimum overall GPA of 3.30. The application for this award is included in the application to all Herron study abroad programs through iAbroad. The deadline to apply is identical to the deadline for program applications.

The Huston/McDermed Gay Men's Study/Travel Scholarship awards a minimum of $500 for up to five Herron undergraduate or graduate students who identify as gay men and are traveling to pursue creative knowledge in locations beyond Indianapolis, Indiana. Applicants must be full-time Herron students with a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and agree to have their names listed on the scholarship's recognition list, which resides in a prominent hallway near Herron's Office of Admissions and Student Services. The application for this award is included in the application to all Herron study abroad programs through iAbroad. The deadline to apply is identical to the deadline for program applications.

The Miller Student Travel Award awards approximately $500 each to Herron students who have demonstrated superior talent and skills, and an interest in pursuing art studies in the United States or abroad. The application for this award is included in the application to all Herron study abroad programs through iAbroad. The deadline to apply is identical to the deadline for program applications.

The Margaret R. Watanabe M.D., Ph.D., International Studies Scholarship awards Herron undergraduate or graduate students approximately $1,000 each to travel with a Herron-sponsored international program. The application for this award is included in the application to all Herron study abroad programs through iAbroad. The deadline to apply is identical to the deadline for program applications.

The Julia Z. Wickes Award awards approximately $1,500 each to full-time, undergraduate students who are pursuing a degree in fine arts and participating in a residential artistic studio environment abroad. The deadline to apply is February 1. For more information on how to apply, contact Herron Student Services.

IUPUI financial aid and scholarships

The scholarships, grants, and subsidized and unsubsidized loans you receive from Student Financial Assistance for study at IUPUI may be used to pay for study abroad programs.

You may also be eligible for study abroad scholarships through the IUPUI Study Abroad Office.

Find more scholarships and awards

Venice Biennale Sessions

Since 2009, Herron School of Art and Design has been an official educational partner for the Venice Biennale Sessions. Participating students of the "Exploring Art in Italy" trip in summer 2019 attended the prestigious 58th Annual International Art Exhibition organized by La Biennalie di Venezia.

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