HMDK Stuttgart

What HMDK Stuttgart does

HMDK Stuttgart (legal name: Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart) is a public university of music and performing arts founded in 1857 and headquartered at Urbanstraße 25, Stuttgart, Germany. It is the largest music university in the state of Baden-Württemberg and operates as a Körperschaft des Öffentlichen Rechts (public law corporation) under the supervision of the Ministry of Science, Research and Art Baden-Württemberg. The institution serves approximately 800 enrolled students and ~1,000 total people (students, teaching, and administrative staff), offering over 50 degree programs across orchestral instruments, piano, vocal studies, conducting, composition, music theory, music education (Lehramt), acting (Schauspiel), opera, and puppet theater (Figuren-Theater). Multiple venues support delivery, including the main building's Konzertsaal with a Rieger organ, the Wilhelma Theater (used by HMDK's opera school), the Alte Musik-Hochschule, and the Fruchtkasten (Haus der Musik) for the Musikpause concert series.

The institution's core "product" is structured higher-education instruction delivered through on-campus teaching, public performances, and supporting student services. Its technology stack is institutional rather than commercial — consisting of HISinOne for student administration (eportal.hmdk-stuttgart.de), Moodle for e-learning, GWDG Academic Cloud for webmail, Matomo for privacy-compliant self-hosted web analytics, and YouTube for media — with no proprietary technology platform. Customer-facing channels include a content-rich website, Facebook/YouTube/Instagram accounts, multiple newsletter topics, an annual open day in November, study information days, and public concerts and operas ticketed via Reservix (e.g., Carmen at 8–22.30 EUR, Musikpause at 4 EUR).

The revenue model is dominated by state appropriation rather than commercial sales. Direct student payments are limited to a per-semester fee of 176.50 EUR (80 EUR Verwaltungskostenbeitrag + 96.50 EUR Studierendenwerksbeitrag), with additional program-specific tuition for non-EU/EEA international students, second-degree candidates, and Konzertexamen programs; a 40 EUR late fee applies for late registration. Commercial revenue from ticketed events, concert sales, and supplementary fees is small relative to state funding, and the institution does not operate commercial products. Governance rests with a University Council (Hochschulrat) and Senate, led by Rektor Axel Köhler and Kanzler Martin Renz.

Name

HMDK Stuttgart

Legal name

Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart

Website

https://hmdk-stuttgart.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1857

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HMDK Stuttgart is a public state university of music and performing arts founded in 1857 in Stuttgart, Germany. It serves approximately 800 students through 50+ degree programs across music, opera, and theater, funded primarily by the state of Baden-Württemberg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Music and Performing Arts Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Fine Arts Schools (61161), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Conservatories & Music Colleges (EDAHAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts Colleges (Theatre, Dance, Musical Theatre) (EDAHAJAD), Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC), University & Educational Venue Operations (Auditoriums, Campus Arenas) (MPAGALAI)

Keywords

• Music university programs
• Performing arts education
• Higher music education
• University degree programs
• Arts education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Semester Fees: The university charges a semester fee comprising an administrative cost contribution (Verwaltungskostenbeitrag) of 80 EUR per semester and a student services fee (Studierendenwerksbeitrag) of 96.50 EUR, totaling 176.50 EUR per semester. Additional program-specific tuition fees apply for international (non-EU/EEW) students, second-degree programs, and Konzertexamen programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HMDK Stuttgart is a public state university that delivers higher education in music and performing arts, offering more than 50 degree programs in orchestral instruments, piano, vocal studies, conducting, composition, music theory, music education (Lehramt), acting (Schauspiel), and puppet theater (Figuren-Theater) to approximately 800 enrolled students. In addition to degree instruction, the university operates concert halls, the Wilhelma Theater, a recording studio, a library, career services, and an international office, producing public concerts, opera productions, and collaborative performances with regional cultural institutions.

Product overview

HMDK Stuttgart is a public university of music and performing arts (Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart) offering over 50 degree programs in music and performing arts disciplines. Its digital presence serves prospective and enrolled students, faculty, staff, and the general public, providing access to concert events, academic information, student services, and institutional communications. Key institutional services include the student administration portal (HISinOne), e-learning via Moodle, an online event ticketing system (Reservix), the HMDK library, career services, and facilities such as the Wilhelma Theatre and recording studio. The university does not offer a commercial software product; its digital services are institutional tools supporting education and public engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Landesmuseum WürttembergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing cooperation with the Landesmuseum Württemberg for the 'Musikpause im Fruchtkasten' concert series held every Friday at the Haus der Musik in the Fruchtkasten. The partnership provides performance opportunities for HMDK students and enriches the museum's cultural programming.
• Eberhard-Ludwigs-GymnasiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Eberhard-Ludwigs-Gymnasium is a cooperation partner of HMDK Stuttgart for educational productions. Students from the gymnasium participate in performances such as the Georges Bizet: Carmen opera, providing HMDK students with collaborative performance experience. The gymnasium handles staging, costumes, orchestra, and choir.
• Wilhelma TheatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Wilhelma Theater serves as a key performance venue for HMDK Stuttgart's opera school and other productions. The university operates an Opera School program with performances held at this dedicated theater venue.
• Stuttgart State Opera (Staatsoper Stuttgart)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe HMDK Opera School collaborates with the State Opera Stuttgart, providing students with professional exposure and connection to the regional opera ecosystem.
• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerErasmus+ mobility program supports student and staff exchanges with partner institutions across Europe. Students can spend study semesters abroad at European conservatories and music schools.
• DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe DAAD offers the DAAD Prize for outstanding international students at HMDK Stuttgart. The university participates in DAAD-supported programs and mobility initiatives.
• PROMOS (Mobility Scholarships)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPROMOS provides additional mobility funding for study abroad periods, supplementing Erasmus+ and other exchange programs.
• Baden-Württemberg-StipendiumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerA state-level scholarship program supporting student mobility for study abroad at partner institutions.
• Fulbright CommissionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFulbright scholarships support exchanges between HMDK Stuttgart and US institutions for students and scholars.
• Gesellschaft der Freunde (GDF) – Society of FriendscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Society of Friends (GdF) is an alumni and supporter association that provides funding, scholarships (GdF Stipendium), and organizes events to support HMDK students and the university community.
• Studierendenwerk StuttgartcoreOthersStudierendenwerk Stuttgart manages student welfare services including dining, housing, and financial advisory services. Students pay a mandatory Studierendenwerksbeitrag as part of their semester fee.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt Weimar: Weimar's public music university offering degree programs in classical performance, jazz, composition, conducting, and music education. Comparable to HMDK as a German state-funded music Hochschule.
• Hochschule für Musik und Theater München: University of music and performing arts in Munich offering similar degree programs (orchestral instruments, voice, composition, conducting, theater). It is one of Germany's largest music universities and the most direct comparable to HMDK Stuttgart by mission, structure, and program breadth.
• Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main: Frankfurt's state university of music and performing arts with a similar program portfolio to HMDK, including orchestral, vocal, theater, and dance disciplines.
• Hochschule für Musik Detmold: Detmold-based state music university offering programs in instrumental performance, voice, composition, and music education. Comparable to HMDK as a German state conservatory with a strong performance focus.
• Universität der Künste Berlin: Berlin's public university of the arts covering music, performing arts, design, and fine arts. Comparable to HMDK in its music and performing arts degree offerings and its role as a major state-funded arts university in Germany.
• Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg: Public Hamburg university offering degree programs in music, theater, and dance with a similar German Hochschule structure. Directly comparable to HMDK in scope of music and performing arts disciplines.
• Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber Dresden: Dresden's state university of music with comparable offerings in orchestral instruments, voice, composition, conducting, and music education. Comparable to HMDK as a mid-sized German music conservatory.
• Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln: Cologne's public university for music and dance with one of Europe's largest music programs. Directly comparable to HMDK as a state-funded German Hochschule focused on music performance and pedagogy.

Regional players

• Mozarteum University Salzburg: Austrian public university of music and performing arts in Salzburg offering similar orchestral, vocal, and music education programs. Comparable to HMDK in mission and curriculum, though geographically focused on Austria rather than competing directly in Germany.
• Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Scotland's conservatoire covering music, drama, film, and production arts with a comparable program breadth. Comparable to HMDK in offering conservatoire-style training across music and performing arts, but serving a UK rather than German market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@mhstuttgart1
• Facebookfacebook.com/hmdkstuttgart
• Instagraminstagram.com/hmdk_stuttgart
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hmdk-stuttgart

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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