Science. Metaphysics. The future of making things.
The University of Meta Studies was founded in the spirit of the great speculative magazines: the ones that put hard science next to the paranormal, fiction next to futurism, and trusted their readers to hold all of it at once.
We cover the frontiers of science and technology, the strange things that don’t fit neatly anywhere, and the new wave of creators making films, music and art with artificial intelligence. Half laboratory, half séance, all curiosity.
The faculty
The University is run by Kai Laigo, an independent AI filmmaker and audio plugin developer based in Los Angeles. Under the Kai Laigo Productions banner he has produced and distributed AI feature films and series, written books on AI filmmaking and synthwave production, and builds the software and plugins sold in the Lab. He also teaches the University’s certificate programs.
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Institutional status
The University of Meta Studies is a private, unaccredited educational institution. We are not accredited by any agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and we do not award academic degrees or academic credit. Our certificate programs are non-degree programs designed for personal enrichment, independent study, alternative education, and professional development, and certificates issued by The University of Meta Studies may not be recognized by employers, governmental bodies, or other academic institutions. Enrollment in any program at The University of Meta Studies implies understanding and acceptance of this unaccredited status.