The Senate of the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln is responsible for the following affairs pursuant to Sec. 20 of the Kunsthochschulgesetz NRW:

• Electing the President and Vice Presidents of the University
• Passing and amending the bylaws and regulations of the University
• Proposing and nominating the Chancellor of the University
• Suggestions and opinions on matters regarding art, teaching, artistic development projects, research, artistry, and the curriculum that affect the entire University or central establishment or that are of fundamental importance
• The Senate also decides on the University’s plan for the advancement of women

Current Members of the Senate.