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.
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.
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 an afternoon or five days via workshops and the “Piscine Discovery”. All the info’s available here.
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.
Yes, you can. However, 42 does not offer distance learning. You must attend in person throughout the selection process and the entire course.
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.
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’.
42 does not offer an official academic qualification 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.
Mainly Spanish and Basque, although a basic level of English is recommended to facilitate learning.
It is the official French catalogue of professional certifications. It accredits skills acquired through both work experience and non-formal training and is valid across Europe thanks to the European Qualifications Framework.
In Spain, it has no direct academic equivalent, but it is highly recognised by European companies as proof of advanced professional competence. Furthermore, it includes a Europass supplement detailing learning outcomes and accessible jobs.
The 42 method is based on peer learning, during which the students learn and face challenges on their own and in teams with other students.
