Berklee Valencia

What Berklee Valencia does

Berklee Valencia is the first international campus of Berklee College of Music, located at Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences in Spain since 2012. The institution delivers four master's degree programs — Contemporary Performance (Production Concentration), Music Production, Technology, and Innovation (MPTI), Scoring for Film, Television, and Video Games (SFTV), and Global Entertainment and Music Business (GEMB) — alongside undergraduate Study Abroad and First Year Abroad pathways for Berklee Boston students, summer programs (BV Camp ages 11-14, Music Production Summer Program ages 15+, Spain Summer Performance Program), an optional Graduate Internship Program, and a Post Master's Program. Faculty include Grammy- and Emmy-winning producers and composers with credits spanning Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Prince, and major film scores.

The business model is tuition-driven across multi-semester graduate programs (typically three semesters) plus ancillary revenue from summer programs, housing through a micampus Avenida del Puerto partnership, and MAPFRE/SHIP health insurance charges. A non-refundable $2,500 tuition deposit secures admission; US citizens and permanent residents can access Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford loans up to $20,500. The institution awards over $1.5 million annually in merit- and need-based scholarships. Recruitment is global, with annual cohorts drawn from 30-42 countries (e.g., 116 graduates from 34 countries in 2026).

Berklee Valencia monetizes primarily through B2C tuition with no disclosed enterprise or corporate revenue concentration. Distribution is direct via the campus plus Berklee's online platforms and an International Career Center that runs the annual Company Spotlight event (30+ music industry companies in 2026, 73% sharing job/internship opportunities across 10+ countries, 110 specific opportunities). There is no proprietary technology platform; the offering is curriculum- and credential-driven, with brand recognition, faculty prestige, and international cohort network as the primary defensible assets. The parent entity is Berklee College of Music, a US nonprofit founded in 1945.

Name

Berklee Valencia

Legal name

Berklee College of Music

Website

https://valencia.berklee.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Berklee Valencia is the first international campus of Berklee College of Music, offering master's degrees in music production, performance, film scoring, and entertainment business to graduate students from 30+ countries, with summer and study-abroad programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Music

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Instruction (Instrumental & Vocal) (EDAMAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Music education
• Graduate programs
• Study abroad programs
• Summer music programs
• Music business degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Valencia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Graduate Tuition: Graduate programs charge tuition for master's degree programs. Students pay tuition in installments across three semesters. Tuition deposit of $2,500 required to secure admission.
2. Summer Programs: Revenue generated from summer program participants including BV Camp (youth ages 11-14), Music Production Summer Program (ages 15+), and Spain Summer Performance Program.
3. Housing Services: Limited graduate student housing available through micampus Avenida del Puerto partnership, with students charged for accommodation services.
4. Health Insurance: Students automatically enrolled in MAPFRE health insurance coverage and Berklee SHIP (School Health Insurance Program) with associated charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Berklee Valencia is an international campus of Berklee College of Music located in Valencia, Spain, that delivers graduate master's degree programs, undergraduate study abroad programs, summer music programs, and a post-master's program. Core offerings include four graduate programs (Music Production Technology and Innovation, Contemporary Performance Production Concentration, Global Entertainment and Music Business, and Scoring for Film Television and Video Games), undergraduate study abroad and first-year abroad tracks, and youth-focused summer music programs.

Product overview

Berklee Valencia is a campus of Berklee College of Music offering a portfolio of educational programs including four graduate degrees (Music Production, Technology, and Innovation; Contemporary Performance Production Concentration; Global Entertainment and Music Business; Scoring for Film, Television, and Video Games), undergraduate study abroad programs (First Year Abroad, Study Abroad), and summer programs (Spain Summer Performance Program, BV CAMP - Youth, Music Production Summer Program). The campus also offers a Post Master's Program and Graduate Internship Program. These programs are not software products but educational offerings delivered through the institution's campus infrastructure.

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Products and services

• Music Production, Technology, and Innovation (MPTI) Master's degree program exploring new artistic directions using innovations in music, technology, and the application of technology to music for performers or composers with excellent musical proficiency and technological acumen.
• Contemporary Performance (Production Concentration) Three-semester graduate program where students hone their skills and find their artistic voice through a diverse curriculum combining performance with production studies.
• Global Entertainment and Music Business (GEMB) Master of Arts program preparing students to become visionaries, executives, and entrepreneurs who lead the global music industry through mastery of industry methods and concepts.
• Scoring for Film, Television, and Video Games (SFTV) Graduate program focusing on the art and craft of composing, orchestrating, editing, and producing music for screen media including film, television, and video games.
• Study Abroad Berklee's study abroad program in Valencia, Spain providing globally minded students opportunities to become successful global music leaders and prepare for international careers.
• First Year Abroad Program for incoming first-year students to begin their Berklee education at the Valencia campus, pursuing music and creativity with expert guidance.
• Spain Summer Performance Program Comprehensive summer performance program at the Valencia campus where musicians of all styles can refine their skills.
• BV CAMP - Youth One-week program designed for students ages 11-14 to develop their musicianship, theory, and performance skills.
• Music Production Summer Program Project-based learning experience allowing students ages 15 and up to gain experience in recording studios and live music venues.
• Graduate Internship Program Optional program allowing graduate students to integrate professional and academic experience through internships, with options for fall semester or summer semester (GEMB students).
• Post Master's Program Advanced program for students who have completed their master's degree, offering continued development opportunities.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Trafalgar13minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 May 2026Music industry company participating in Berklee Valencia's Company Spotlight 2026 event, connecting with students for job and internship opportunities.
• ConcordminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 May 2026Music publishing company participating in Company Spotlight 2026 recruiting event.
• Spitfire AudiominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 May 2026Music technology company participating in Company Spotlight 2026.
• SpliceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 May 2026Music production platform participating in Company Spotlight 2026.
• AWALminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 May 2026Music distribution and artist services company participating in Company Spotlight 2026.
• Columbia RecordsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 May 2026Major record label participating in Company Spotlight 2026.
• The OrchardminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 May 2026Music distribution company participating in Company Spotlight 2026.
• Bleeding FingersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 May 2026Music production company participating in Company Spotlight 2026.
• ATC ManagementminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 May 2026Artist management company that employs Berklee Valencia alumni, connecting students with industry opportunities.
• Universitat Politecnica de ValenciacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional partnership with the Polytechnic University of Valencia, whose logo appears on the Berklee Valencia website footer, indicating an established collaborative relationship between the two educational institutions.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BIMM University: UK-based music and performing arts institution with undergraduate and postgraduate programs in contemporary music, production, songwriting, and music business. Closely comparable to Berklee Valencia's contemporary, industry-oriented curriculum.
• Manhattan School of Music: US conservatory offering master's and doctoral programs in classical and jazz performance and composition. Comparable as a graduate-heavy music institution reliant on international student recruitment and performance-driven curriculum.
• Juilliard School: Elite US conservatory offering graduate and undergraduate programs in music performance, composition, and arts leadership. A benchmark peer for tuition pricing, global recruitment, and prestige-driven competition for top music students.
• Royal Academy of Music (London): Historic London conservatory offering master's and undergraduate programs across performance, composition, and music industry. Comparable as a high-prestige international music school competing in the European graduate market.
• Berklee College of Music: The Boston parent institution of Berklee Valencia, offering the same master's-level and undergraduate music programs at scale. The most directly comparable peer given shared curriculum, faculty, brand, and student recruitment infrastructure.
• Royal College of Music (London): Premier UK music conservatory offering master's and undergraduate programs in performance, composition, and music business. Comparable as a high-tuition international music school competing for the same globally mobile music students.
• Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts: UK performing arts school founded by Paul McCartney offering degree programs in music performance, music production, and music management. Comparable industry-facing music curriculum at a similar international scale.
• Popakademie Baden-Württemberg: German music university specializing in popular music, music business, and music production. Highly comparable to Berklee Valencia's contemporary, industry-focused programs and GEMB-style business offerings.
• New England Conservatory: Boston-based conservatory offering graduate and undergraduate programs in music performance, composition, and music business/technology. Geographic and curriculum neighbor to Berklee with overlapping faculty and student pools.

Regional players

• Conservatorium van Amsterdam: Major European conservatory within the Amsterdam University of the Arts offering master's and bachelor's programs in classical and jazz performance. Comparable as a European graduate music institution but classical-leaning rather than contemporary/business focused.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/berkleevalencia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/BerkleeValencia
• Facebookfacebook.com/BerkleeValencia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/berklee-valencia
• Instagraminstagram.com/berkleevalenciacampus

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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