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Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln
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Experimentelle Informatik

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About the Program

The Experimental Computer Science program is based on the conviction that humanity is increasingly dependent on technology and its smooth functioning, but at the same time does not 'mentally grasp it'. A different understanding, new experimental-aesthetic approaches, and new language games are necessary to resolve the insufficient dualism of technology euphoria and technophobia that still dominates discourse. The focus of teaching and project work is on experimentation, aesthetic reception and production, and their reflection. The starting point for everything is one's own 'making'! By freeing (digital) technologies from their usual purpose orientation in the prevailing alliance of economy-technology-science and focusing on experimental exploration and aesthetics of technical possibility spaces, the fundamental importance of technology and design for shaping our own (technical) future becomes visible. The program also emphasizes language and text, exploring what language means in a time when most texts are read and written by computers, the literary potential of algorithms, and what language, concepts, and literary forms are suitable for promoting different thinking and practices to make other futures imaginable.
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The Experimental Computer Science program is based on the conviction that humanity is increasingly dependent on technology and its smooth functioning, but at the same time does not 'mentally grasp it'. A different understanding, new experimental-aesthetic approaches, and new language games are necessary to resolve the insufficient dualism of technology euphoria and technophobia that still dominates discourse. The focus of teaching and project work is on experimentation, aesthetic reception and production, and their reflection. The starting point for everything is one's own 'making'! By freeing (digital) technologies from their usual purpose orientation in the prevailing alliance of economy-technology-science and focusing on experimental exploration and aesthetics of technical possibility spaces, the fundamental importance of technology and design for shaping our own (technical) future becomes visible. The program also emphasizes language and text, exploring what language means in a time when most texts are read and written by computers, the literary potential of algorithms, and what language, concepts, and literary forms are suitable for promoting different thinking and practices to make other futures imaginable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Experimentelle Informatik at Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln

Is Experimentelle Informatik 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 Experimentelle Informatik 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 Experimentelle Informatik 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 Experimentelle Informatik?

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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