Regular collaboration with Austrian and overseas partners is part of the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna’s identity. In conscious recognition of the academic and non-academic environment, partnerships and cooperations with leading cultural institutions, universities and initiatives all over the world enjoy a high priority.
In accordance with the Rectorate's resolution, the following preamble is to be included in all cooperation agreements concluded by the MUK:
All collaborations of MUK take place under the premises of academic freedom, integrity and institutional autonomy.
In its collaborations, MUK acts in accordance with the ideals and values set forth in the institution's mission statement. Members of the MUK respect personal identities without reservation. MUK is strongly committed to the principles of equality, anti-discrimination and equal treatment, to the promotion of equality of all genders, and to the advancement of women. Cooperation with and at the MUK is based on equal treatment and equality without regard to gender, social, ethnic, etc. origin and affiliation, religion and ideology, age or sexual orientation.