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Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln
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exMedia Lab

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Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln Cologne · North Rhine-Westphalia

About the Program

The exMedia Lab is a workspace for transdisciplinary and transmedia projects and the exploration of materials at the interface of analog and digital realities. These realities, along with their technologies and possibilities, are explored through reflective thinking and action. The lab supports students' projects and experiments through consultation and provision of various technologies, accompanying the development of open questions in the process. The exMedia Lab promotes and practices critical thinking, collective work, and the development of personal responsibility in a social environment and in dealing with technologies. The lab offers technologies and possibilities including: experimental material processing/DIY technologies (e.g., laser cutter, small milling machine), handling of biological media (plants and other organic elements), practice of (artistic) publishing and printing (risography, linocut, screen printing, bookbinding, zines), prototyping (electronics/mechanics/kinetics), handling of other materials and technologies (e.g., ceramics, tufting), and three digital workstations (e.g., with graphics programs, 1 x Unreal Engine). Additional themes include speculation/worldbuilding/science fiction, critical thinking, artistic research, resource management/sustainability/re-use in artistic practice, transfer and transformation between digital and physical systems, aspects of archiving and collecting, and questions related to installation and exhibition conception and construction.
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The exMedia Lab is a workspace for transdisciplinary and transmedia projects and the exploration of materials at the interface of analog and digital realities. These realities, along with their technologies and possibilities, are explored through reflective thinking and action. The lab supports students' projects and experiments through consultation and provision of various technologies, accompanying the development of open questions in the process. The exMedia Lab promotes and practices critical thinking, collective work, and the development of personal responsibility in a social environment and in dealing with technologies. The lab offers technologies and possibilities including: experimental material processing/DIY technologies (e.g., laser cutter, small milling machine), handling of biological media (plants and other organic elements), practice of (artistic) publishing and printing (risography, linocut, screen printing, bookbinding, zines), prototyping (electronics/mechanics/kinetics), handling of other materials and technologies (e.g., ceramics, tufting), and three digital workstations (e.g., with graphics programs, 1 x Unreal Engine). Additional themes include speculation/worldbuilding/science fiction, critical thinking, artistic research, resource management/sustainability/re-use in artistic practice, transfer and transformation between digital and physical systems, aspects of archiving and collecting, and questions related to installation and exhibition conception and construction.

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How do I apply to exMedia Lab at Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about exMedia Lab at Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln

Is exMedia Lab at Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln taught in German or English? ▼

This Other programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the exMedia Lab programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for exMedia Lab at Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying exMedia Lab? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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