CODE University of Applied Sciences
About
Private university of applied sciences in Berlin, teaching IT and design — tuition from €7,200/year and an IELTS minimum of 6. An EU-recognised degree comes with Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
Berlin's tech scene attracts students from across Europe and beyond, and CODE sits right in the middle of it. The city is affordable compared to other major capitals, with a creative student culture spread across Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, and Charlottenburg. Finding housing and food on a modest budget is realistic here.
Application deadlines
- Spring 2027 (February) — Bachelor & Master2026-12-31
CODE runs rolling admissions; this is the recommended cutoff for the Feb 2027 start, confirmed on both the Bachelor admissions-process page and the Master's Technology & Management page. Source: https://code.berlin/en/study/master/technology-and-management/
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at CODE University of Applied Sciences as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at CODE University of Applied Sciences is €7200 per year. Living costs in 12043 Berlin are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for CODE University of Applied Sciences?
English-taught programmes at CODE University of Applied Sciences typically require IELTS 6 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Germany?
For a student residence permit in Germany you must prove €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/).
Does CODE University of Applied Sciences offer scholarships?
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
Where is CODE University of Applied Sciences located?
CODE University of Applied Sciences is in 12043 Berlin, Germany. Donaustraße 44, 12043 Berlin
What can you study at CODE University of Applied Sciences?
Fields offered include: Computer Science, Design.
Accommodation
Berlin private market; budget min €1,200/month for rent+living
- Studierendenwerk Berlin · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Scholarships
- 🏛DAAD
- 🏛Deutschlandstipendium
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- Tuition of €7,200/year is fixed and moderate for a private German university, well below many European private alternatives.
- IT and design fields are taught in English, removing the German-language barrier for academic study.
- An EU-accredited degree from Germany opens doors across all 27 member states for work and further study.
- Berlin is Germany's largest tech and startup hub, offering strong internship and part-time work opportunities in IT and design.
- Germany grants non-EU graduates an 18-month job-seeker visa after graduation, giving real time to convert studies into a career.
- Applied sciences focus means practical projects and industry ties from day one, valued by employers in tech and creative sectors.
What to check
- As a private university, CODE charges tuition where comparable public German universities are often free or near-free for all students.
- Non-EU applicants must prove roughly €11,904 in a German blocked account (Sperrkonto) before a student visa is issued.
- German is the language of daily life, housing search, administration, and most part-time jobs — expect a significant adjustment period.
- Non-EU school leavers whose secondary diploma is not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory course (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Berlin has a well-known accommodation shortage; finding affordable housing before arrival can take months and requires early action.
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