Tuition fees

And how we can support you

Talent and motivation matter—not your financial background

However, we must charge tuition fees to cover some of our costs. As a state-recognized but private institution, our bills—unlike those of public universities in Germany—are not paid by the state. A diverse student body is important to us. Therefore, we do everything to ensure that CODE attracts and supports talented and motivated individuals from around the world, regardless of their financial means.

To pay for tuition, we offer three different models: monthly, annual, or upfront payment. For those who cannot (fully) pay the costs during their studies, there are various additional financing options: BAföG, student loans or scholarships can help you cover the costs. Additionally, we have partnered with Bcas as our financing partner offering Income Share Agreements and you can also apply for a CODE scholarship .

The network at CODE was the perfect place to kickstart my career. I was already working in my dream field in my second semester, and graduated with 2+ years of experience.

Anja Kocevska, Design Alum

Pricing options

Our tuition fees cover the standard study period of three years and are independent of the chosen field of study. The total cost for our bachelor's programs is €41,100 (for 6 semesters). Therefore, the monthly payment amounts to €1,150 for 36 months. Depending on the contribution model, we offer discount options—all the different possibilities are summarized for you in the following table:

Monthly

36 payments of

1.150 € / month

Payment at the beginning of each month over 3 years of study duration. Paused during vacation semesters. Total cost: 41.100€.

Yearly

3 payments of

13.248 € / year

Payment at the beginning of each month over 3 years of study duration. Total cost: 39.744€ (4% discount).

Upfront

Single payment of

37.260 €

Payment at the beginning of your studies. Total discount of 10% on the entire study fee.

How to finance your studies

Studying at CODE is a significant investment that not everyone can afford—and we know that. That's why we are constantly working to secure partner companies for financing or to create our own opportunities for financial support.

Basic financing options There are various financial support options available for students in Germany to ease your financial burden during your studies.

Study now, pay later Find out more about Income Share Agreements provided by our financing partner Bcas.

Scholarships We’re offering a few scholarships every year, find out about how and when to apply here.

BAföG + KfW Student Loans

Germans and EU citizens who live in Germany may be entitled to receive BAföG as financial support during their studies at CODE – in fact, 18% of all students in Germany do!

You may also be eligible for a low-interest student loan from German public bank KfW.

You can check your entitlement to BAföG and a KfW student loan directly online via our partner meinBafög and apply for them in the next step.

Check your BAföG entitlement Request a KfW student loan

Yes. “BAföG” (German system for governmental loans to students) is designed to help you with your living costs while studying. Because we are a state-recognized university of applied sciences, you are able to file for “BAföG” just like any other student. Keep in mind though, that BAföG is available only to German students and some EU students in special cases.

That will depend on your personal needs, but with a budget of minimum 1200€ per month you should be able to cover rent and other costs of living. Your most important tool will be your notebook computer. It should be relatively new and reasonably equipped for your tasks. Regarding studying materials, CODE’s modules usually use open-source or open-access materials, so these costs are typically not a worry for our students.

There are no guarantees in life, you know that. But we are super confident about your prospects. Some of the biggest tech companies in Germany support us, and are eagerly waiting for you to finish so they can make you an offer that you cannot refuse … we are certain that some of them will not even wait that long. And the reason for that is not only that they are looking for tech talent wherever they can find it. They have been involved in designing our study programs from the very beginning to make sure that you will graduate with the skill set and the competence profile all modern tech companies will look for in the future.

There is no residence facility on campus. However, our team can certainly help you by providing a list of housing companies and websites to assist you in finding accommodation. CODE students are also very active in updating each other with any housing options.

You’ll gain a lot of practical experience during your studies by working on projects. This will look very good on your CV when you apply for working student positions or full time jobs after your studies. We invite our partner companies to Partner Days, where you have the exclusive opportunity to apply for internships, working student positions or your first full time job after your studies!