The Diploma in Media Arts is offered as a 9-semester program (undergraduate, Diploma 1) or as a 4-semester program (postgraduate, Diploma 2). The Diploma in Media Arts (Diplom 1 or Diplom 2) of the Academy of Media Arts Cologne is comparable to an MFA (Master of Fine Arts) in an international context.

The doctoral programme of the KHM offers the possibility of a philosophical dissertation. The combination of artistic questions and scientific methods should lead to relevant new results in the doctoral program of the KHM. The degree - in accordance with the legislation for art colleges in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia - is a university-equivalent, i.e. scientific, Dr. phil. in the subject area of art and media studies.  

Guests in courses:

The Academy of Media Arts Cologne does not grant guest auditor status. Lecturers have the limited possibility of admitting guests to their seminars on request. In principle, guests cannot take part in courses that use direct resources and/or laboratories, studios or similar facilities.

Around 400 students are currently enrolled at the KHM, at least one third of whom come from abroad. 60 to 70 new applicants are accepted each winter semester.

Key points on the diplom study Media Arts:

• There is a unified course of study
• The focus is on the individual artistic project
• The course begins in the winter semester
•  Application with meaningful work samples that prove artistic aptitude
•  The application period is from October to January/February of the following year.
•  Semester fee for all students is currently approx. 415 euros per semester (social contributions, semester ticket, insurance, etc.)