The “Alfredo Casella” Conservatoire of Music in L’Aquila, Italy, welcomes international students interested in undertaking an Erasmus+ study mobility at our institution.

The Conservatoire has participated in the Erasmus+ mobility programme since 2007 and is committed to promoting international cooperation, artistic exchange and the development of musical skills in a European learning environment.

An Erasmus+ exchange offers students the opportunity to work with our teachers, develop their artistic and technical abilities, explore different musical traditions and experience academic and cultural life in Italy.

1. Before applying

Erasmus+ study mobility is intended for students enrolled at a higher education institution participating in the Erasmus+ programme.

A pre-existing Erasmus+ inter-institutional agreement is not required to submit an initial enquiry. If your home institution does not yet have an agreement with the “Alfredo Casella” Conservatoire, we are open to establishing a new inter-institutional agreement in connection with a mobility application.

Please contact our Erasmus+ International Office to discuss the proposed exchange and the possible establishment of an agreement.

Before applying, students should:

• contact the Erasmus+ or International Office of their home institution to discuss their proposed mobility;
• identify the instrument or area of study and the courses they would like to attend;
• check the application procedure and applicable deadlines with both institutions;
• contact our Erasmus+ International Office to discuss the feasibility of the proposed study programme.

Applications should be coordinated with the Erasmus+ or International Office of the student's home institution.

Please consult our Study Programmes and Courses to explore the courses offered by the Conservatoire. Please contact the Erasmus+ International Office to confirm which courses are available during your intended mobility period.

2. Application procedure and required documents

Students interested in an Erasmus+ study mobility at the Conservatoire are requested to submit the following documents:

• Application form: completed and signed.
• Curriculum vitae: including musical education, qualifications and relevant artistic experience.
• Audio/video recordings: links to at least three recordings demonstrating the applicant's musical level and performance skills.

Please ensure that all recordings are accessible online and that the links work correctly.

The application must be sent by email through the International Office of the home institution to:

Download the Erasmus+ application form

3. Application deadlines

The application deadlines currently published by the Conservatoire are:

• Winter semester: 31 May.
• Spring semester: 10 December.

Students are strongly encouraged to contact the International Office of their home institution and the Conservatoire well in advance.

Please confirm the applicable deadlines with the Conservatoire before submitting your application, as dates and procedures may be updated for individual academic years.

4. Study periods and course organisation

The “Alfredo Casella” Conservatoire is not organised on a semester-based academic structure. Nevertheless, we also welcome Erasmus+ students who wish to undertake a mobility period lasting only one semester.

Students planning a one-semester mobility must contact the Erasmus+ International Office in advance to check which courses can be attended and completed during the intended period.

Some courses may be organised over a longer period and may not be available in their entirety during a single semester. Where a course cannot be completed within the mobility period, its credits may need to be allocated proportionally to the activities and learning outcomes actually covered during the student's stay. This arrangement must be discussed and agreed upon in advance by the Conservatoire and the home institution and reflected in the Learning Agreement, where applicable.

Students are therefore advised to agree on a realistic study programme before finalising their Learning Agreement.

5. Language requirements

For individual instrumental lessons, no minimum level of Italian-language proficiency is required.

Students should nevertheless discuss their individual needs with the relevant teacher and the Erasmus+ International Office when preparing their mobility.

For other courses and academic activities, the language of instruction and any specific language requirements should be checked in advance, according to the proposed study programme.

6. After selection: preparing your mobility

Once nominated and accepted, students should work with both institutions to prepare their mobility.

Before travelling to L’Aquila, please make sure to:

• agree on your study programme with the relevant teachers and the Erasmus+ coordinators;
• complete and obtain approval for your Learning Agreement for Studies;
• confirm the dates and duration of your mobility;
• arrange accommodation and travel;
• check health insurance, travel documents and any visa or residence requirements applicable to your situation;

• discuss any specific academic or practical needs with the International Office.

Please do not make final travel arrangements until your mobility dates and acceptance have been confirmed.

7. During your stay at the Conservatoire

Your study programme will be agreed upon individually, according to your instrument or area of study, your learning objectives, the availability of teachers and the academic activities offered during your mobility.

Depending on the agreed programme, activities may include individual instrumental or vocal lessons, ensemble and chamber music, orchestral activities, workshops and other relevant academic or artistic activities.

Students should follow the agreed Learning Agreement and contact the Erasmus+ Office if changes to the programme become necessary.

8. At the end of your mobility

At the end of the exchange, the Conservatoire will provide the relevant documentation confirming the activities completed and, where applicable, the academic results achieved.

Students should check with their home institution which documents are required, including the Transcript of Records and the Certificate of Attendance, and ensure that all necessary procedures are completed before departure.

9. Useful information for incoming students

• Welcome to L’Aquila – practical information about the city and local services.
• Studying in L’Aquila – information about the Conservatoire and its study programmes.
• Study Programmes and Courses – explore the Conservatoire’s study programmes and areas of study.
• Erasmus+ traineeships – information about traineeship opportunities.
• Partner institutions – information about the Conservatoire's international cooperation network.
• Official Erasmus+ information for students – information about studying abroad, student rights and mobility arrangements.
• ESN L’Aquila – Aquilasmus – information about student activities and the local international student community.

Contact us

For further information about Erasmus+ study mobility at the “Alfredo Casella” Conservatoire, including the establishment of a new inter-institutional agreement or the organisation of a one-semester mobility, please contact:

We look forward to welcoming you to L’Aquila and to sharing our musical and cultural life with you!