CODE University of Applied Sciences

Key Highlights

• State-recognized private university of applied sciences in Berlin
• Active bachelor’s and master’s degree portfolio in 2026
• All listed degree programs are taught in English
• Institutionally accredited by the German Science and Humanities Council

Student Life & Environment

Student life is centered on CODE’s on-site campus and its collaborative learning model. The university moved in summer 2024 from Factory Berlin Görlitzer Park to the KALLE building in Neukölln. Official campus information describes spaces for workshops, projects, informal meetings, and shared activities, including common areas and a shared kitchen. Since academic work frequently takes place in teams, the campus functions as both a study environment and the main setting for peer interaction. Students can participate in initiatives, provide feedback on university life, and elect a Student Council annually. CODE’s student-community page also portrays an international group connected by interests in technology, design, entrepreneurship, and creative work. This can provide a socially integrated environment for students willing to initiate projects and engage actively, although the experience is different from that of a large, comprehensive public university with extensive faculties and traditional campus organizations. CODE does not operate student residences. Students arrange accommodation independently in Berlin, while the university says its team can provide housing-company and search-platform information and that students share housing leads with one another. Applicants—especially those relocating internationally—should therefore begin housing and visa planning early and budget for commuting and private-market rent.

Location & Surroundings

CODE’s official address is Donaustraße 44, 12043 Berlin, in the Neukölln district. The university has occupied the KALLE building there since summer 2024. This is an urban campus rather than a self-contained residential complex, placing students within an established Berlin neighborhood and the wider city’s technology, creative, and startup networks. Berlin is particularly relevant to CODE’s academic focus because students study software, digital design, entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology management. The university uses connections with companies and practitioners through activities such as workshops and Partner Days. These links may help students encounter working professionals and identify internships or working-student roles, but they do not guarantee employment. Students should expect normal large-city practicalities. Housing is not provided on campus, and accommodation in Berlin must be secured separately. International students should account for the time required to obtain a visa, health insurance, proof of financial resources, and housing before arrival. Programs are primarily designed around attendance in Berlin, so applicants should not assume they can complete them as distance degrees.

Costs & Career Outcomes

CODE is a private institution and charges tuition. Its official tuition page, current when checked in August 2026, states that fees are typically €650 to €1,250 per month depending on the program. The published bachelor’s payment examples include Stretch Pay at €650 per month for six years and direct payment at €1,250 per month for three years. An income-share arrangement may allow eligible students to defer tuition, but availability and individual contract terms matter; it should not be treated as automatic financial aid. The Technology & Management master’s page separately lists pay-later financing or €1,250 per month. Students must also fund accommodation and other living expenses. CODE has no campus residence and suggests budgeting at least €1,200 per month for rent and general living costs, though actual expenses depend on personal circumstances and housing. Potential financing routes described by the university include BAföG for eligible students, scholarships, student loans, education funds, and part-time work. International eligibility varies, so applicants should confirm conditions with the relevant provider rather than assuming access. Career preparation is embedded in project work rather than guaranteed placement. Students develop portfolio evidence through interdisciplinary projects, while company Partner Days can provide opportunities to explore internships, working-student positions, and graduate roles. Likely fields align with the degree portfolio: software development, data and AI, digital product work, design, entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology management. Outcomes depend on the student’s chosen modules, projects, language skills, experience, and legal right to work.