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Hochschulrektorenkonferenz
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Hochschulrektorenkonferenz
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hrk.de
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1990
Descriptiontext

Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (HRK) is the voluntary association and registered foundation (Stiftung/e.V.) representing the interests of German universities and higher education institutions at the national, state, and European levels. Headquartered in Berlin with additional offices in Bonn and Brussels, HRK operates as the sector's collective voice on higher education policy, accreditation reform, research funding, internationalization, diversity, and digital transformation. Its membership spans roughly 250+ universities, universities of applied sciences (HAW/Fachhochschulen), and state-level rector conferences (LRKs), giving it effective coverage of the entire German higher education system.

HRK's product portfolio is primarily informational and project-based rather than commercial. Core digital assets include the Hochschulkompass (a national university and study-program search portal), the Forschungslandkarte (research landscape map), the HRK-Bibliothek online catalog with approximately 69,000 entries, the Studium-Interessentest (SIT) study-interest assessment, and the Hochschulforum Digitalisierung. Programmatic products include the KI-LOTSE AI guidance portal, the traNHSform sustainability initiative, HRK ADVANCE for internationalization governance, the Audit Internationalisierung, HRK MODUS for continuing-education quality management, the AN! recognition and credit-transfer project, the Heimspiel Wissenschaft science-communication program, and the Vielfalt an deutschen Hochschulen initiative funding 33 diversity projects.

HRK is funded through annual membership contributions from its member universities and through project funding from federal ministries (notably BMBF and BMZ). It is a member-funded, non-commercial coordination body: services are not priced, and the organization does not charge for core policy representation, publications, or events. Strategic partnerships with DAAD, the Wissenschaftsrat, the Allianz der Wissenschaftsorganisationen, the EUA, and uni-assist, along with trilateral cooperation with France Universités and KRASP (Poland), extend HRK's influence into European higher education policy. Leadership is provided by a Präsidium of university presidents, currently chaired by President Walter Rosenthal.

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Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (HRK) is the non-profit registered association and foundation representing roughly 250+ German universities and higher education institutions. It coordinates sector policy on accreditation, internationalization, digital transformation, AI, diversity, and research funding at national and EU level, funded by member contributions and federal project grants.

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Operating
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51–100
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersBonn, Germany
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Bonn
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Germany
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Europe
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Serves global market

Offices3 records

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Keyword5 values
higher education policy, university representation, academic advocacy, Bologna process coordination, university membership association
Industry1 code
1Human Resources & Faculty/Staff Administration
CodeEDADAKAGPrimaryYes
NAICS code1 code
  • Social Advocacy Organizations8133
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Membership Organizations8600
Product category
Higher Education Policy Coordination
Revenue model2 records
1Membership Contributions
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

HRK is funded through annual membership contributions from its member universities and higher education institutions. As a registered association (Stiftung), it operates on a non-profit basis with membership fees supporting operations and initiatives.

hrk.de
2Project Funding
TypeProfessional Services
Description

HRK manages various funded projects (approximately 33 projects under the 'Vielfalt an deutschen Hochschulen' initiative alone) supported by government ministries (BMBF, BMZ) and other public funding bodies.

hrk.de
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1Vielfalt an deutschen Hochschulen
Description

Initiative promoting diversity at German universities with 33 funded projects across various higher education institutions

hrk.de
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The Hochschulrectorenkonferenz (HRK) is the voluntary association of German state and state-recognised universities. It represents the collective interests of its member higher education institutions vis-à-vis the public, politics, and administration, coordinates academic policy on issues such as internationalisation, gender equality, and the Bologna Process, and provides member services including position papers, recommendations, project coordination, and information platforms such as Hochschulkompass.

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Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (HRK) is Germany's association of universities, operating primarily as a policy, coordination, and service organization rather than a technology product company. The HRK's portfolio consists of its main website providing institutional information, several digital portals and tools (Hochschulkompass, Forschungslandkarte, hoch & weit), and numerous thematic projects and initiatives (KI-LOTSE, traNHSform, ADVANCE, Audit Internationalisierung, MODUS, Heimspiel Wissenschaft, and the Initiative 'Vielfalt an deutschen Hochschulen'). These products serve universities, prospective students, researchers, and policymakers through information services, quality assurance programs, and organizational development support. The organization also maintains a library catalog with academic resources and facilitates job postings for the higher education sector.

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1HRK Membership and Policy Representation
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Partnership7 partners
1DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

DAAD and HRK collaborate on internationalization of German higher education, including joint statements on Ukraine support, support programs for international students and researchers, and promotion of German universities abroad.

2EUA (European University Association)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

HRK holds membership in the European University Association, representing German universities' interests in European higher education policy and enabling participation in EU-level initiatives and networks.

3Wissenschaftsrat (German Science Council)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

HRK cooperates with the Wissenschaftsrat on joint statements and coordinated recommendations for higher education and research policy in Germany.

4Allianz der Wissenschaftsorganisationen
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

HRK participates in the 'Alliance of Science Organizations in Germany' which coordinates positions on science policy among major German research and higher education organizations.

hrk.de
5uni-assist e.V.
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

HRK supports the work of uni-assist, the organization that processes international student applications for German universities, as part of its internationalization activities.

6BMBF (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

The Federal Ministry of Education and Research funds HRK projects and initiatives including transformation pathways for sustainable universities and various higher education development programs.

7France Universités and KRASP (Poland)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Trilateral cooperation with French and Polish rectors' conferences on joint statements regarding EU research framework programs and European higher education policy.

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Hochschulrektorenkonferenz

Higher Education Policy Coordinationhrk.de

Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (HRK) is the non-profit registered association and foundation representing roughly 250+ German universities and higher education institutions. It coordinates sector policy on accreditation, internationalization, digital transformation, AI, diversity, and research funding at national and EU level, funded by member contributions and federal project grants.

What Hochschulrektorenkonferenz does

Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (HRK) is the voluntary association and registered foundation (Stiftung/e.V.) representing the interests of German universities and higher education institutions at the national, state, and European levels. Headquartered in Berlin with additional offices in Bonn and Brussels, HRK operates as the sector's collective voice on higher education policy, accreditation reform, research funding, internationalization, diversity, and digital transformation. Its membership spans roughly 250+ universities, universities of applied sciences (HAW/Fachhochschulen), and state-level rector conferences (LRKs), giving it effective coverage of the entire German higher education system.

HRK's product portfolio is primarily informational and project-based rather than commercial. Core digital assets include the Hochschulkompass (a national university and study-program search portal), the Forschungslandkarte (research landscape map), the HRK-Bibliothek online catalog with approximately 69,000 entries, the Studium-Interessentest (SIT) study-interest assessment, and the Hochschulforum Digitalisierung. Programmatic products include the KI-LOTSE AI guidance portal, the traNHSform sustainability initiative, HRK ADVANCE for internationalization governance, the Audit Internationalisierung, HRK MODUS for continuing-education quality management, the AN! recognition and credit-transfer project, the Heimspiel Wissenschaft science-communication program, and the Vielfalt an deutschen Hochschulen initiative funding 33 diversity projects.

HRK is funded through annual membership contributions from its member universities and through project funding from federal ministries (notably BMBF and BMZ). It is a member-funded, non-commercial coordination body: services are not priced, and the organization does not charge for core policy representation, publications, or events. Strategic partnerships with DAAD, the Wissenschaftsrat, the Allianz der Wissenschaftsorganisationen, the EUA, and uni-assist, along with trilateral cooperation with France Universités and KRASP (Poland), extend HRK's influence into European higher education policy. Leadership is provided by a Präsidium of university presidents, currently chaired by President Walter Rosenthal.

Hochschulrektorenkonferenz firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Hochschulrektorenkonferenz
Legal name
Hochschulrektorenkonferenz
Website
https://hrk.de
Company type
Private
Founded year
1990
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Short description
Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (HRK) is the non-profit registered association and foundation representing roughly 250+ German universities and higher education institutions. It coordinates sector policy on accreditation, internationalization, digital transformation, AI, diversity, and research funding at national and EU level, funded by member contributions and federal project grants.
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Hochschulrektorenkonferenz industry classification

Industry
Product category
Higher Education Policy Coordination
NAICS
Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)
SIC
Services-Membership Organizations (8600)
akta.pro primary industry
Human Resources & Faculty/Staff Administration (EDADAKAG)

Keywords

  • Higher education policy
  • University representation
  • Academic advocacy
  • Bologna process coordination
  • University membership association

Where Hochschulrektorenkonferenz is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Bonn
HQ country
Germany
HQ region
Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

Hochschulrektorenkonferenz business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

  1. Membership Contributions: HRK is funded through annual membership contributions from its member universities and higher education institutions. As a registered association (Stiftung), it operates on a non-profit basis with membership fees supporting operations and initiatives.
  2. Project Funding: HRK manages various funded projects (approximately 33 projects under the 'Vielfalt an deutschen Hochschulen' initiative alone) supported by government ministries (BMBF, BMZ) and other public funding bodies.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Hochschulrektorenkonferenz product offering

Product offering

Core offering

The Hochschulrectorenkonferenz (HRK) is the voluntary association of German state and state-recognised universities. It represents the collective interests of its member higher education institutions vis-à-vis the public, politics, and administration, coordinates academic policy on issues such as internationalisation, gender equality, and the Bologna Process, and provides member services including position papers, recommendations, project coordination, and information platforms such as Hochschulkompass.

Product overview

Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (HRK) is Germany's association of universities, operating primarily as a policy, coordination, and service organization rather than a technology product company. The HRK's portfolio consists of its main website providing institutional information, several digital portals and tools (Hochschulkompass, Forschungslandkarte, hoch & weit), and numerous thematic projects and initiatives (KI-LOTSE, traNHSform, ADVANCE, Audit Internationalisierung, MODUS, Heimspiel Wissenschaft, and the Initiative 'Vielfalt an deutschen Hochschulen'). These products serve universities, prospective students, researchers, and policymakers through information services, quality assurance programs, and organizational development support. The organization also maintains a library catalog with academic resources and facilitates job postings for the higher education sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Vielfalt an deutschen Hochschulen: Initiative promoting diversity at German universities with 33 funded projects across various higher education institutions
  • Hochschulforum Digitalisierung
  • hoch & weit
  • Forschungslandkarte
  • HRK ADVANCE
  • HRK MODUS
  • AN! Anerkennung und Anrechnung im Studium
  • KI-LOTSE
  • traNHSform
  • Studium-Interessentest (SIT)
  • Internationale Hochschulkooperationen
  • Heimspiel Wissenschaft
  • KoNHAP
  • Audit - Internationalisierung der Hochschulen

Products and services

  • HRK Membership and Policy Representation

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Hochschulrektorenkonferenz technology and API

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Feature5 records

Hochschulrektorenkonferenz partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAAD and HRK collaborate on internationalization of German higher education, including joint statements on Ukraine support, support programs for international students and researchers, and promotion of German universities abroad.
  • EUA (European University Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHRK holds membership in the European University Association, representing German universities' interests in European higher education policy and enabling participation in EU-level initiatives and networks.
  • Wissenschaftsrat (German Science Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHRK cooperates with the Wissenschaftsrat on joint statements and coordinated recommendations for higher education and research policy in Germany.
  • Allianz der WissenschaftsorganisationencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHRK participates in the 'Alliance of Science Organizations in Germany' which coordinates positions on science policy among major German research and higher education organizations.
  • uni-assist e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHRK supports the work of uni-assist, the organization that processes international student applications for German universities, as part of its internationalization activities.
  • BMBF (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Federal Ministry of Education and Research funds HRK projects and initiatives including transformation pathways for sustainable universities and various higher education development programs.
  • France Universités and KRASP (Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrilateral cooperation with French and Polish rectors' conferences on joint statements regarding EU research framework programs and European higher education policy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Hochschulrektorenkonferenz competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Frequently asked questions about Hochschulrektorenkonferenz

What does Hochschulrektorenkonferenz do?

The Hochschulrectorenkonferenz (HRK) is the voluntary association of German state and state-recognised universities. It represents the collective interests of its member higher education institutions vis-à-vis the public, politics, and administration, coordinates academic policy on issues such as internationalisation, gender equality, and the Bologna Process, and provides member services including position papers, recommendations, project coordination, and information platforms such as Hochschulkompass.

Is Hochschulrektorenkonferenz a public or private company?

Hochschulrektorenkonferenz is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was Hochschulrektorenkonferenz founded?

Hochschulrektorenkonferenz was founded in 1990. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Hochschulrektorenkonferenz based?

Hochschulrektorenkonferenz is headquartered in Bonn, Germany, in the Europe region.

How does Hochschulrektorenkonferenz make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Membership Contributions are the primary driver. The others are project Funding.

Does Hochschulrektorenkonferenz have an API?

No public API is recorded for Hochschulrektorenkonferenz.

What industry is Hochschulrektorenkonferenz in?

Hochschulrektorenkonferenz's product category is Higher Education Policy Coordination. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDADAKAG, Human Resources & Faculty/Staff Administration. Its NAICS code is 8133 and its SIC code is 8600.

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