Country Overviews

In this section, information on the national systems for professional music training in higher education in various countries in- and outside Europe can be found:

• Information on the national systems for professional music training

For each country, the national system for professional music training is described, as well as several specific aspects, such as the total number of institutions and of music students, the length and content of the curricula, the implementation of the 2-cycle system, the existence and characteristics of 3rd cycle programmes, etc. These national descriptions have been developed in the framework of the ERASMUS MUNDUS project ‘Mundus Musicalis’.

• Information on national systems for music teacher training

As in many countries special systems for the professional training of music teachers (both instrumental teachers and music teachers in schools) exist, descriptions of national systems for music teacher training are provided here. The structure of music teacher training in each country is described, as well as the professional field and the external connections between music teacher training institutions and schools and music schools. These national descriptions have been developed in the framework of the Culture 2000 ‘European Forum for Music Education and Training – EFMET’.

• Information on the national systems for pre-college training in Europe

Because of the importance of a thorough preparation for admission to higher music education, music education at the pre-college level is very important. Descriptions of pre-college music education systems have therefore also been compiled in the ERASMUS Thematic Network for Music ‘Polifonia’. The characteristics of pre-college education in each country are described, as well as the background of students entering higher music education, the way pre-college institutions are organised and the links they have with institutions providing professional music training at higher education level.

• Information on the recognition of studies and qualifications in Europe  and on regulated professions in music

This overview lists the regulated professions in the field of music in each country, as well as the national regulating bodies. Additional general information about the recognition of studies and qualifications in Europe, the relevant procedures and national contact persons can also be found in this document, but also in a special section on this website.