# CODE University of Applied Sciences

> private · 12043 Berlin · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €7200 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €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/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spring 2027 (February) — Bachelor & Master | 2026-12-31 | 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/ |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 12043 Berlin
- **Region:** Berlin
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** it, design
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://code.berlin/academics/
- **Address:** Donaustraße 44, 12043 Berlin
- **Campus note:** Нет кампусного жилья. CODE предоставляет список housing partners. Berlin private market: бюджет минимум €1,200/month total (rent + living).
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

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.

## Strengths

- 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.

## Watch out for

- 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.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** 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).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** no
- **Private housing:** €600–680
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Berlin
- **How to apply:** No on-campus housing; CODE provides list of housing partners
- **Notes:** Berlin private market; budget min €1,200/month for rent+living

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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