Tuition fees

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

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 offer different payment models and additional support options that help you finance your studies.

One example is our "Pay Later Model," in which 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.

Pay later model

Our payment models

There are three different ways to pay for your studies at CODE, find all the information you need below. All options are available for all students, no matter where you're from.

Study now, pay when you earn

Repayment costs

13.2% of your income after graduation

In our " Pay Later Model ", in which 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.

Take your time

Monthly tuition fees

€600 monthly for 6 years

With this model, you can double your payment period and thus halve your monthly costs. This means that you pay for the three years during and then three years after your studies.

If you want to get more information about this payment model, reach out to our admissions team via admissions@code.berlin.

Pay directly

Monthly tuition fees

€1,150 monthly for 3 years

If it's financially possible for you, you can pay the full amount of tuition during the three years, or 36 months, of your studies.

There are different ways to pay for your study fees: upfront, yearly or monthly. Paying upfront or paying yearly will give you a small discount - find out more during your admissions process.

Additional funding options

BAföG

BAföG is a popular German student funding program providing financial aid to those whose families can’t cover education costs. It’s half a grant, half an interest-free loan, with repayment starting up to five years after graduation and capped at €10,000.

From winter semester 2024/25, the maximum monthly BAföG for independent students without family insurance is €992.

KfW student loans

The KfW loan is a popular financing option for students aged 18-44, providing monthly payouts between €100 and €650. Unlike grants, these funds must be repaid with interest, starting after graduation or an 18-23 month grace period.

Flexible payout amounts and repayment terms make it easier to cover living costs during studies. Terms and rates vary by provider.

Working student job

While CODE is a full-time program, our flexible learning approach lets you work during your studies. From day one, you gain practical skills that make you stand out in job applications. Our strong partner network and start-up ecosystem help you find suitable roles.

Did you know? 72% of CODE students start working by their 3rd semester. So don’t worry–gaining work experience alongside your studies is common and supported here!

Check your BAföG and KfW entitlement

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

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions about the payment models or about financing, don't hesitate to reach out to our admissions team - they know everything about possibilities at CODE as well as German bureaucracy.

Talk to the admissions team

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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!

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