What is 42 Urduliz Bizkaia?
42 Urduliz Bizkaia is a free innovation and talent hub for programming training where you take centre stage.
CAMPUS 42 Urduliz Bizkaia
Who are we?
The 42 Urduliz Bizkaia Fundación Telefónica coding campus opened its doors in April 2021. Located in the Urduliz Tower, it was 42’s second campus in Spain.
The facilities cover an area of 2,400 m² and can accommodate nearly 200 students at any one time. It is equipped with 192 computers.
Funded by the Telefónica Foundation and the Provincial Council of Bizkaia, 42 Urduliz Bizkaia is much more than just a programming campus. It is a training centre that fosters values and the right attitude, whilst teaching technical and soft skills. With a disruptive model of free, face-to-face training, it will equip you with the digital skills most sought after by companies.
A unique experience
- An innovative, free learning method, open to people over 18 years of age and without the need for qualifications or prior technical knowledge.
- A philosophy centered on “learning to learn” and a methodology based on gamification and collaborative learning among its students – ‘peer to peer’ – there are no books, no schedules or lectures.
- A model aimed at developing technological skills, and at the same time transversal skills such as autonomy, resilience and adaptation to change, tolerance to frustration, creativity and, above all, teamwork, among many others.
Beyond The Code
93 %
are employed
93 % of alumni in the 42 network are either employed by an organisation or self-employed.
96 %
work in the IT sector
After completing their training at 42, students are ready to enter the IT sector.
95 %
recommend 42
94 %
work in the place where they trained
42 acts as a local catalyst, attracting talent and integrating into regional ecosystems
97 %
consider 42 to be innovative
Students consider 42’s teaching method to be highly innovative. In fact, the training programme is constantly evolving to meet the real demands of the labour market.
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Frequently asked questions
Up to a maximum of four and a half years on average, with the first part – the ‘Common Core’ – lasting between 12 and 18 months.
Artificial Intelligence is not an optional extra or a mere add-on; rather, it is woven throughout 42’s learning curriculum, ranging from fundamental concepts to the creation of architectures for fully autonomous systems. AI is integrated by design and in a progressive manner, not simply to follow a trend. The aim is that, upon completing your studies, you will be able to design, develop and critically evaluate AI-integrated solutions to address the current challenges facing the industry.
The training at 42 is intensive. It isn’t advisable to have a full-time job. Part-time work is more reasonable, but it requires a large degree of personal discipline.
You progress through the study plan by completing projects and earning points. With these points you go up through the levels and unlock more projects and branches of specialisation. You can also master different skills and complete missions and achievements.
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 an afternoon or five days via workshops and the “Piscine Discovery”. 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.
