Beyond The Code
Don't just learn technology. Create it
Looking for an education at the cutting edge of technology, designed to shape the people who will shape the future? You’re in the right place.
Innovating in the present.
What is 42?
Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software development, data, the cloud and quantum computing are transforming the way we live and work. At 42, you don’t just come to learn how to code: you come to discover how the technology that will shape the future works, how it is designed, how it is trained and how it is developed.
Here, you don’t just memorise theory or attend traditional lessons. You learn by doing, solving real-world challenges and working in teams with other students, through an innovative model based on peer learning that develops both technological skills and key abilities for any professional career: independence, creativity, resilience, adaptability to change and collaboration.
What’s more, the course is 100 per cent free, thanks to the support of the Telefónica Foundation and the Provincial Council of Bizkaia, and is open to anyone of legal age, with no prior experience in programming or computing required.
It’s not just us saying so. In 2026, 42 was recognised as Europe’s most innovative university by the WURI ranking, an international accolade for an educational model that breaks with convention to train the professionals needed by the digital economy.
If you’re looking for a different kind of training, connected to cutting-edge technologies and designed to prepare those who will build the future, 42 Urduliz Bizkaia is the place for you.
Find out more about how we learn at our campus in the Program.
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Frequently asked questions
We’ve compiled some doubts, questions, and existential crises on a handy FAQ page.
No preparatory diploma or specialisation course is required to become a student at 42.
The original curriculum was created in 2013 by the Campus 42 Paris team, a group of veterans in the field of IT education in France. Since then, it has evolved thanks to contributions from teaching staff across the global network of campuses, cooperation with companies, and even input from students. Every quarter, the teaching committee—made up of teaching staff from all campuses—meets to discuss and implement updates to the curriculum based on current industry trends.
42 does not offer official academic qualifications within the Spanish formal education system. However, students who complete certain specialisation projects can obtain RNCP certification — Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles —, a professional certificate officially recognised by the French Ministry of Labour and valid throughout Europe under the European Qualifications Framework.
The Common Core is available in Spanish, but it can also be studied in other languages, including English, French, German and Portuguese. Although it isn’t essential to know any English, it’s true to say that most of the information related to programming is in this language. So, if you come to 42, now’s the time to start using it again or study it from scratch. However, this shouldn’t become an obstacle, as there are students on the campus who’ll know English and be happy to help you.
Of course! You can learn more about the 42 methodology during our Open Days. You can also find out how you can learn on the campus in person for five days via the “Piscine Discovery Web”. All the info’s available here.
As long as each person needs. We firmly believe that every student is unique and should be allowed to learn at their own pace.
Completion of the ‘Common Core’ is normally achieved within a timeframe of 12 to 18 months maximum.
In the case of specialisations – from level 8 to 21 – this block lasts up to four and a half years.
The ‘Cursus’ also includes two work placement periods.
Yes, you can. However, 42 does not offer distance learning. You must attend in person for the selection process and throughout the entire course.
Yes, lots of them! The campus is a living space where many things happen, including workshops, hackathons, workshops, talks and so on. Our intention is to enable both students and companies to make proposals to generate high-quality training content and thus add value to the campus.
42 does not issue visas. Those interested should consult their embassy. International candidates can contact our team via the admissions platform to obtain an invitation to the ‘Piscine’.
Our doors are always open for our students! Those who’ve completed their training on our campus can return to continue their studies whenever they like. One of the differential values of the method at 42 is the community.
