WorldStrides offers architecture and design study abroad programs that allow you to pursue major-specific coursework while immersing yourself in the creative cultures of world-class destinations. You'll enhance your creative portfolio, expand your global network of creatives, and find inspiration in renowned museums and modern-day trendsetters in your host community.

These programs are designed for students who want to consider multiple perspectives and develop strong critical thinking skills that set you apart in the creative world. By studying abroad, you get a front row seat to new ideas, new ways of viewing the world, and the chance to explore the cultural and creative output of your host community. Whether you're interested in fashion, graphic design, interior design, landscape architecture, or urban studies, partner universities offer subjects you need to take your academics to the next level.

WorldStrides partners with leading universities across multiple continents to offer standout courses in your field. Examples include Fashion and Dress at RMIT University in Melbourne, Landscape Architecture Design Studio at University of Technology Sydney, Food Design at Universidad de Vic – Elisava in Barcelona, Stop Motion Animation at Victoria University of Wellington, Gallery and Exhibition Curating at Florence University of the Arts, and Cities and Urban Cultures at Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Lisbon. These programs combine rigorous coursework with hands-on creative practice.

You'll benefit from one-on-one guidance from WorldStrides' dedicated team of advisors who help you narrow down choices, find the courses you need, and share more information on your favorite programs. The company offers personalized recommendations based on your preferred courses, location, and budget. Recent students consistently praise their experiences, with testimonials highlighting unforgettable people, beautiful natural environments, and transformative cultural immersion that shapes both academic and personal growth.

WorldStrides has extended application deadlines for select Summer and Fall 2026 programs, and Spring 2027 programs are available for those planning ahead. Whether you're pursuing a semester abroad, a summer intensive, or a full academic year, these architecture and design programs position you to develop skills, connections, and inspiration that will define your creative career.