International Office

The International Office is the central point of contact for all international matters at our University of Music. A particular focus lies on the organizational support of mobility opportunities for both students and staff within the framework of the Erasmus+ programme.

The International Office also maintains an active network with partner institutions, including in project coordination, both within Europe and beyond.

Contact
Stella Privathochschule für
Musik GmbH
Reichenfeldgasse 9
A-6800 Feldkirch

Mag.^a Ulrike Ebli-McKenna
International Relations Coordinator
+43 5522 71110 23

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Erasmus+

The Stella Vorarlberg Privathochschule für Musik (formerly the Vorarlberg State Conservatory) was awarded the ECHE – Erasmus Charter for Higher Education – by the European Commission in 2021. The commitment to higher education policy is outlined in the European Policy Statement.

Erasmus-Code: A FELDKIR03
OID: E10107661
PIC: 949650565
Schac code: vlk.ac.at

Stella International

Stella Vorarlberg Privathochschule für Musik is a cosmopolitan institution with students from over 25 nations, where cultural diversity, inclusivity, and international exchange are a matter of course.

Strategies and measures for internationalization are outlined in the Development Plan 2022–2027 and encompass all areas of the university as well as its networking activities. Internationalization is a shared responsibility of all university members and is understood as a continuous process.

Through membership in networks such as the AEC and the Four-Country Lake Constance Science Association, additional opportunities are opened that benefit the international student body and teaching staff extensively. Building on existing collaborations, Stella University of Music is committed to continuously expanding its internationalization efforts.

The Stella Vorarlberg Privathochschule für Musik is an active member of the higher education network in the music and arts sector, the Association Européenne des Conservatoires, Académies de Musique et Musikhochschulen (AEC), which represents the interests of institutions engaged in professional music education. The network currently comprises 280 institutions from 55 countries. This membership ensures international networking and positioning, fosters comparability, quality assurance, and facilitates regular knowledge exchange.

The Lake Constance Four-Country Science Network is an alliance of 25 European universities in the Lake Constance region, dedicated to strengthening the connection between research, education, and practice. Its goal is to collaboratively develop, test, and implement innovative solutions for the sustainable development of the four-country region. Membership in this network enhances the visibility and economic viability of our university while enabling cross-border cooperative projects and research initiatives.