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
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.
Mainly Spanish and Basque, although a basic level of English is recommended to facilitate learning.
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.
