Tuition fees

At CODE, we want to attract the most motivated and talented – not the most privileged

Study now, pay only when you earn serious money

As a private university, we are not funded by the state. Therefore, we require a financial contribution from our students. The tuition fees for studying at CODE are typically €1,150 per month.

However, we want to ensure that everyone with the talent and motivation to study at CODE can do so – regardless of their financial situation.

That’s why we created the "Pay Later Model." We firmly believe that our students, after graduating from CODE, will work in positions that put them in a significantly better financial position.

And the facts speak for themselves: Our graduates are among the highest-earning Bachelor’s graduates in Europe.

With our "Pay Later Model," you only start repaying your tuition fees once you earn a significant income after graduation. If your income falls below a certain minimum threshold, you won’t pay a cent.

On the other hand, if you’re financially thriving after your studies, you’ll never pay more than twice the amount of students who paid upfront. Why? Because we’re not here to profit off you. Our goal is to make CODE a sustainable model for the future – and to use the funds to support the next generation of students.

Do you have any further questions? Our Admissions Team will be happy to help you!

If you have any questions, our Admissions Team will be happy to help you. Of course, in addition to our pay-later payment model, there are also other options, such as paying for your studies directly, scholarships or KFW student loans. Here too, our team will be happy to help you.

Talk to the admissions team

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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

How to finance your studies

Studying at CODE is a significant investment - 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!