Will MediaAC Consortium Partners provide accommodation for students?

MediaAC consortium will support students of the programme in finding accommodation, either through special arrangements with e.g. student dormitories or by providing the relevant information and contacts to accomodation providers. For the internship period, the host institution can provide support in finding accommodation. Please note that participants will have to pay all accommodation themselves and…

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How much are the living costs in the cities of the MediaAC consortium partners?

This will vary due to personal requirements and preferences. As a general orientation please calculate for accomodation, food and other amenities with the following estimates: Krems/Austria: 650-800 EUR per month (including 250-400 EUR for accommodation) Aalborg/Denmark: 700-900 EUR per month (including 300-400 EUR for accommodation) Honk Kong/China: appr. 9770 HK€ per month (including 4500 HK$…

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What is the 12-month rule?

Applicants are eligble to apply as “Partner Country” who a) come from a country other than a Programme Country and b) who are not residents nor have carried out their main activity (studies, training or work) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of the Programme Countries.

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I have a degree from a Chinese university. Is it necessary that I get my graduation documents checked by the Akademische Prüfstelle/APS for application for MediaAC?

No, a check of your Chinese graduation documents by Akademische Prüfstelle/APS is not required for the application process, but it will be required later in case you are selected for participation in MediaAC (no matter if as a scholarship holder or as a self-funded student). If you are selected, you should prepare to let your…

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Is work experience required for applying to MediaAC program?

No, this is not required. However, work experience can be a strong advantage for an application, especially if it has been acquired in relation to Media Arts or Arts Cultures. Work experience and contact to employer(s) should be clearly state it in the CV. The Admissions Board reserves the right to contact current or previous…

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