University of Applied Sciences
  • Innovative study programs

    CODE offers three bachelor’s programs for young talents striving to become developers, designers and digital entrepreneurs.

  • Creating something meaningful

    The core of our study programs are real-world projects, accompanied by seminars and workshops with an advanced flipped-classroom concept.

  • Challenge-based learning

    Assisted by a mentor, students evolve competencies, learn how to collaborate, and reach their full potential.

  • Positive impact on society

    A Science, Technology and Society Program that supports a broad horizon and a multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving.

Rethinking higher education

Studying at CODE will be unlike any other higher education experience. Our intensive, interdisciplinary bachelor’s programs are designed to dramatically improve the way you work and to prepare you for the reality of tomorrow’s workplace.

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Study while creating something meaningful

Our methodology is based on extensive research into how people learn best. It stimulates deeper cognition and greater conceptual understanding, develops critical skills that enable you to adapt as the world changes, and will serve you for the rest of your life.

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  • Theory needs practice

    Challenging projects and interdisciplinary teams with peer-to-peer collaboration are at the core of our learning approach.

  • Reflection and support

    Small seminars and your academic mentor will challenge your skills, encourage you to reflect and help you grow.

  • Become a Digital Pioneer

    By acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills “just in time”, you will strengthen your personal competencies and develop a pioneer’s mindset.

  • Lifelong learning

    Flexible in every way, CODE encourages you to never stop learning, follow your own ideas and reach your full potential.

Call for professors and lecturers

CODE is looking for professors and lecturers in the fields of software engineering, product management and interaction design.

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STS – our Science, Technology and Society programm

We want CODE to be a place where we reflect on technology and design.

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This is why CODE combines technological teaching with a liberal arts education. STS tries to make you more creative, and prepare you for the responsibility that comes with working at the heart of many current social changes.

There are no limits: Meet great minds. Read great books. Express yourself in ways you haven’t before.

A campus for the digital tech economy

CODE wants to be the place where talented and ambitious students from diverse backgrounds come together, forming a community of tomorrow’s Digital Pioneers. Where you realize your potential, create meaningful projects, and have a positive impact on society.

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Join our learning community

At CODE we want to attract the most talented and passionate students, not the most privileged. Our admission process challenges your ambition and character. We want to make sure that you have what it takes to flourish in the demanding learning environment that we provide at CODE.

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Please meet our first official partners

Facebook is one of the leading technology companies of our time, founded as a startup.

Every month 120+ million visitors use trivago to search & compare hotel prices.

Zalando is High Street to high-end fashion with more brands than any other retailer.

XING is the leading online business network with more than 12 million members.

Interested in becoming a partner of CODE?

Based on experience, knowledge and passion

CODE is inspired and backed by Germany’s most successful and visionary internet entrepreneurs, as well as courageous educators who think higher education needs an update.

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  • Founded by entrepreneurs

    Supported by more than two dozen German internet pioneers, CODE offers unique opportunities in the startup community.

  • Supported by renowned scientific experts

    CODE’s academic council consists of tech-enthusiastic academic leaders with outstanding reputations.

  • Built with a hands-on approach

    Digital experts and enthusiasts themselves, the management team of CODE cultivates a strong hands-on mentality.

  • Part of a worldwide movement

    CODE is connected to leading tech and entrepreneurial initiatives around the globe.

The best way to predict the future
is to invent it.Alan Kay, Computer Pioneer