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Our admission process is designed to find out if CODE is the right place for you - and you are the right person for CODE. This is why our admission process aims to challenge your drive and curiosity, at the same time we want to give you the possibility to find out what it’s like to study at CODE and answer all your questions.

If you’re an international student: Be sure to go through our International students page and reach out if you have any questions.

Admission requirements

Admission process

Here are some of the characteristics we like to see in our students:

Curiosity: You want to explore untapped potential in the world and in yourself.
Growth mindset: You learn from failure instead of taking it to heart and you believe in life-long learning.
Empower others: You are empathic, respectful, and kind. You value a diversity of opinions, behavior, and cultural backgrounds.
Self-drive: You strive for excellence and are motivated to reach your goals with a pioneering spirit and entrepreneurial courage.
Open mind: You always ask questions and you have the ability to navigate uncertainty.
Reflection: You have an understanding of your own strengths and weaknesses and you strive to improve your abilities.

A new approach to learning

Our admission process is designed to find out if CODE is the right place for you - and you are the right person for CODE. The following steps will lead you to us:

Register

Written application

Submit your higher education entrance qualification and answer questions that help us get to you know you and your motivations.

Admission Day

Join us for a remote or on-campus for for a day full of challenges - and fun.

Sign your contract

Welcome to CODE!

Admissions process in detail

The answers to some questions you might have

It totally depends on whether you’re a good fit for CODE – we are looking for the right people, not the right number of people. So just show us your passion and curiosity!

Yes, the admissions process is the same for everyone, regardless of whether you are an international applicant or applying from Germany, a beginner or have extensive knowledge in digital product development. We strongly believe that everyone should get a fair chance. Besides, how else will you know if you and CODE are a great fit?

Due to our unique project-based learning concept, it is not possible for students to transfer directly into the second or third year of our program. All students, regardless of previous studies or experience, are required to begin in the first semester to fully benefit from our integrated approach to learning.

However, students are welcome to apply for recognition of prior studies either during the application process or once they have commenced their studies with us. If approved, this recognition can result in exemptions from specific modules (up to 50% of your studies) and a potentially shorter overall study period.

Please note that the application process for transfer students is the same as for all other applicants.

We offer Admission Days in two formats: online or on campus. Regardless of the option you choose, there will be info sessions, a personal interview, and some group activities with other applicants and students. It’s your time to shine – show us who you are and how you work in a team!

German regulations for higher education require you to have a higher education entrance qualification to enroll in a Bachelor’s degree program. If you are not sure whether you fulfil the admission requirements for Germany, please check the DAAD database . For students from Germany who do not have an “Abitur”, please check your options for “berufliche Qualifizierung” with our admissions team.

Yes, you can! Not every Digital Pioneer is a coder. That said, if you’ve never designed or worked on something digital in your life before, you will need all your dedication and creativity. Like everyone else, you will need to pass our admission process. If you have the drive and the passion for digital technologies, you can do it!

Absolutely! CODE is a very international community, and English is the language we use everywhere on campus. We believe that everyone has something to offer and learn from one another. This is why CODE sees diversity and inclusion as an opportunity to grow and empower each other. We cultivate a culture of participation for everyone and their specific skills and characteristics. To find out more about admission requirements for studying in Germany we recommend you read through our requirements and the pages of Study-in.de .

Need some more information before getting started?

Here are some useful resources:

Study programs Learn about what you can study at CODE

Tuition fees More information on fees and financing

Admission requirements Find all requirements here

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After attending the Admission Day at CODE, I knew that I had to give it a shot because not only the contents of the study program, but also the learning environment and people at CODE were what I had always been hoping for in a university.

Paulina, Design Alum

Have questions?

If you have any questions about our admission process or your application, feel free to contact Trishti at admissions@code.berlin.

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