Current and Future Challenges

The purpose for Sibelius Academy is formulated at the home page in the following way:

“The mission of Sibelius Academy is to foster and renew all forms of musical culture. As a Finnish art university operating in an international setting, Sibelius Academy creates conditions for a high standard of artistic activity, research and associated learning.”

The vision for 2012 is stated as:

“The Sibelius Academy is a prestigious international music university. It provides a high standard of education with its strong areas among the very best. Artistic activities, research and education at the Academy are based on nurturing tradition and renewing musical culture. Academy activities cross borders and are implemented in close interaction with the surrounding society.”