A forward-thinking music and dance education program has to be measured against the following objectives: its practical nature, its relevance to the professional field, the transparency and diversity of its courses, its interdisciplinary courses and ensemble training, as well as its inclusion of current trends. In order to improve our graduates' prospects for careers and accomplishment, great emphasis is placed on the ability to communicate both through art and in pedagogy.

Numerous partnerships with other institutions in Germany and abroad as well as with important cultural institutions in Cologne and the region ensure the practical relevance of the students' education and provide them with essential on-stage experience.

Our Partners in Cooperation

Partners of the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln include:

• Cologne Opera
• Kölner Philharmonie
• Gürzenich-Orchester Köln
• WDR
• Deutschlandfunk
• City of Cologne
• Media Kultur Köln
• Stadtgarten
• Loft
• Theater Bonn
• Rheinische Musikschule
• Polish General Consulate
• French Cultural Institute
• Italian Cultural Institute
• Energeticon Alsdorf
• City of Remagen
• Theater Solingen
• Netzwerk Neue Musik ON
• Industriekonzerte Düren
• Bechstein-Centrum Köln
• Collegium Leoninum Bonn
• Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln
• tanzplan Deutschland
• Deutsches Tanzarchiv
• Ausbildungskonferenz Tanz (AKT)
• Tanzhaus nrw
• Pact zollverein
• Yehudi Menhuhin Live Music Now Köln e.V.
• Bayer AG
• and many more!