CODE University of Applied Sciences

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.

Accommodation

€€1,200+/mo private — Berlin private market; budget min €1,200/month for rent+living

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).