‘Mundus Musicalis’   

The project entitled 'Mundus Musicalis' was the first project in the field of music supported by the EU programme ERASMUS MUNDUS. The project, which was coordinated jointly by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology – Department of Music (NTNU) and the European Association of Conservatoires (AEC), was designed to study trends and the comparability of international systems and qualifications in the field of higher music education. The project, which was conducted from 1 December 2005 to 1 December 2007, realised an ambitious working programme with meetings and conference presentations in Europe, South America, North America and Asia.

Project information
More information about the project can be found in 2 project newsletters:

• ‘Mundus Musicalis’ Newsletter 1 (English, French, German)
• ‘Mundus Musicalis’ Newsletter 2 (English, French, German)

The project outcomes
The ‘Mundus Musicalis’ project produced the following outcomes:

• The Final Report Higher Music Education: A Global Perspective addressing issues on international cooperation in higher music education and global trends in music and music education with conclusions and recommendations. The Final Report is available in English, French and German
• Policy Statement Towards an International Higher Music Education Area in English, French and German
• A set of descriptions of national higher music education systems in more than 36 countries world-wide
• The handbook The International Recognition of Studies and Qualifications in Higher Music Education. This document is available in English, French and German
• The study Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Music Education – An International Comparison (English only)
• A report Results of the survey on the status of non-EU students in higher music education institutions in EU member states (English only)
• The website www.studymusicineurope.org with information for students interested in studying music in Europe with English, Chinese, Spanish, French and Portuguese texts.

Additional documentation can also be downloaded here:

• The Handbook Ten steps on how to Implement your ERASMUS Exchange Programme in the Field of Music for higher music education interested in setting up bilateral exchange programmes at the international level
• Example bilateral agreements for international exchange programmes