Study photography abroad

Studying photography abroad is a safe investment in your future. The level of photography in Europe and the United States is unimaginably high, prestigious educational institutions exist in a highly competitive environment and strive to form a strong and unique teaching staff - photo schools and universities invite successful practitioners, famous photographers and real talents. Strong teachers, as well as excellent equipped studios, make the learning process exciting and very effective.

                There are also practical positive aspects of studying photography abroad. Thus, students of photography schools make valuable professional connections and, while doing practice, are highly likely to find a well-paid and prestigious job.

                In addition, like any other foreign education, the study of photography abroad at leading universities in Europe and the United States will give a versatile learning experience in an intercultural environment, will allow you to study the culture and traditions of other countries.

                In which educational institutions you can get a quality education in the field of photography, what is the price of photography programs and what are the basic requirements for foreign students - we will talk about all this further.

A wide selection of programs for foreign students allows students with different levels of preparation to think about the career of a photographer:

• Higher education abroad may offer to study photo art at undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as postgraduate courses
• As part of the school level of study, private boarding schools in Europe and the United States invite children to receive a strong and high-quality education with a bias in art
• In addition, abroad you will find a huge number of short-term and seasonal courses of varying complexity for children and adults.

In addition to a wide range, it is worth considering that the field of photography only seems universal - in fact, photography has a large number of specializations. Moreover, each genre presupposes its own set of skills and abilities, therefore it is worthwhile to show preference to one or several close directions in photography:

• Fashion shooting
• Reportage shooting
• Portrait shooting
• Interior shooting.

When choosing a school or institute, it is necessary to take into account the specifics of the educational system, the emphasis and features of the country's culture. Since art in each state has its own traditions and specifics, a foreign student should have an interest in the culture of the state where he goes to study. In many ways, ratings and student reviews will help to make the right choice.

Prestigious and popular programs, excellent conditions for foreign students, a wide price range - all this attracts students from all over the world to top countries with an impeccable reputation in the field of education.

You can get higher education in both specialized and general universities on undergraduate and graduate programs. Bachelor's programs last 3-4 years and represent a fundamental education, familiarity with the general foundations of art and subsequent specialization. Master courses are one of the types of postgraduate education lasting 1-2 years, which will allow you to go deeper into the profession, expand the field of knowledge or, conversely, choose a narrower specialty. Many universities offer certificate courses that in a short time will allow you to master the profession and start working.

Ranking of the best universities for the study of photo art according to QS World University Rankings-2018:

• Royal College of Art (UK)
• Parsons School of Design at The New School (USA)
• Rhode Island School of Design (USA)
• Massachusetts Institute of technology (USA)
• Politecnico di Milano (Italy)
• University of the Arts London (UK)
• Pratt Institute (USA)
• School of the Art Institute of Chicago (USA)
• Aalto University (Finland)
• Stanford University (USA)
• RMIT University (Australia)
• Goldsmiths, University of London (UK)
• Carnegie Mellon University (USA)
• Art Center College of Design (USA)
• California Institute of the Arts (USA)
• The Glasgow School of Art (United Kingdom)
• School of Visual Arts (USA)
• Tongji University (China)
• Universidad de Buenos Aires (Argentina)
• University of Calofornia, UCLA (USA).

Requirements for applicants:

• Education document
• Portfolio of 8-12 works
• Statement
• Entrance tests and creative assignments
• Certificate of financial solvency.

Basic academic and language requirements in points

Private boarding schools abroad offer academically strong programs and comfortable conditions for the comprehensive development of students. School students will be able to get an excellent versatile education and engage in photography in well-equipped photo studios under the guidance of experienced teachers in world-famous programs:

• GSCE
• A-level
• International baccalaureate
• Advanced Placement.

For students who decide to devote their lives to art, specialized educational institutions are suitable, in which students will fully concentrate on studying photography and other areas in art. Such a training format will not allow to obtain wide versatile knowledge, but will ensure complete immersion in the specialized field.

Many leading educational institutions abroad compose special programs for students of different ages with various backgrounds. Such programs will provide valuable experience in international conditions and master photo art at a new level.