42 Berlin is a tuition-free, full-time coding school in Neukölln with a 24/7 campus. You learn software engineering by building projects with peers, not by sitting in lectures.
A computer academy that defies conventional wisdom.
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42 Berlin is an important contribution to counteracting the shortage of skilled workers.
For the tech leaders of tomorrow.
42 is a global network of tuition-free coding schools where you learn by building real projects and improving through peer feedback.
At 42 Berlin, you follow the same core curriculum used across the network: projects that ramp up in difficulty, continuous peer review, and teamwork baked into the process. The goal isn’t to “learn about code” but to build the habits of an engineer: shipping work, working with others, and getting better under real constraints.
A 26-day selection sprint. No lectures, no fixed schedule, just projects, peer reviews, and a lot of problem-solving in C. It’s where you find out if 42’s way of learning fits you.
You build strong fundamentals by writing code from scratch, shipping projects with others, and learning how to debug, collaborate, and improve through peer evaluation.
Take your skills into a real engineering team. Complete a paid internship and gain experience working on live codebases, workflows, and deadlines.
Achieve mastery. Choose your final branch and dedicate yourself to specialized fields like Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Cybersecurity, or Full-Stack Engineering.
"Joining 42 Berlin was a defining moment for me. The learning experience is incredibly immersive. This drive gave me a versatile foundation to take my coding career in any direction. But what truly stands out is the community: an exceptional network of peers and friends I know I can rely on."
"42 fundamentally changed how I approach problem-solving. As a game designer, I'm not usually required to dive into code — but learning to think like a programmer has helped me break down complex systems and challenges more logically and analytically."
"School 42, with its schedule and supportive community, helped me realize that it's actually impossible to ever be 100% prepared for what might be required of me. The best and most valuable knowledge is truly acquired during the process of working on a project."
"Before joining 42 I was on the crossroad choosing between university computer science degree and small independent school in Berlin. Choosing 42 definitely paid me back. I found a full-time job after only 9 months of studying. It gave me a solid foundation that helps to easily learn any language."
"I found an internship at a software development agency in Amsterdam. They build websites and apps for other companies, like the Rijksmuseum. I'll be their backend development intern and hopefully a junior backend developer after 🫡."
"Alongside 42, I work full-time at SAP in the BTP Innovation team, developing AI features. With no prior coding experience, 42's curriculum gave me the tools to thrive. After 2 years, I'm nostalgic yet excited for new challenges. Embrace 42—it's a treasure!"
"After experimenting with various IT roles and even venturing into the art world, nothing quite clicked until I joined 42. The hands-on peer-learning approach helped me make valuable connections and learn a lot from others."
"Above all 42 ingrained a desire to learn within me. After all, at my job I am constantly forced to learn new languages, frameworks and tools. I believe that appreciating this journey will make the difference in the long run."
"When moving to Germany, working for Deutsche Bahn was my objective because I am passionate about this industry and I had the chance to meet DB executives on campus to discuss our pedagogy, and this is how I managed to have an internship at DB Cargo."
"42 helped me getting into the job, thanks to hard and soft skills I earned during my studies. But the most helpful skill during the job, was to quickly learn and adapt to new topics and challenges, as you need to be able to work with stuff you never even heard of before."
Our education remains 100% free thanks to a network of partners who believe in the future of peer-to-peer engineering.
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