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
- Fall 2026 (September)2026-06-30
Start Aug 24-25 2026; both Bachelor and Master
- Spring 2027 (February)2026-01-28
Start Feb 2 2027; Bachelor confirmed
Accommodation
Berlin private market; budget min €1,200/month for rent+living
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 Studienkolleg preparatory course 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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Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.