Austrian music universities respond to proposed budget cuts

03.07.2026

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Vienna (OTS)* – Austria's nine public and private music universities and conservatoires have reacted with disbelief and concern to the announced budget cuts, the questioning of existing funding models, and recent developments surrounding the higher education strategy. They warn that these measures put at risk the future of Austria as a nation of arts and culture.

*Joint press release by the nine Austrian music universities and conservatoires, published on 2 July 2026 (in German)

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