We change education

You change the future

42 Vienna is a tuition-free, peer-to-peer coding program open to everyone, designed to empower future software engineers and innovators.

Your Path to 42

Introduction Meeting

15 Jan 2026 – 17:00

Next Piscines

Selection Bootcamp

26 Jan -> 20 Feb 2026

2 Mar -> 27 Mar 2026

Kickoff – Start of studies

20 Apr 2026

Studies

Future-proof computer science training to educate the next generation of IT Professionals

Our project-based curriculum, without any classes or teachers, enables students to ‘learn to learn’ by working collaboratively on projects and integrating diverse ideas from their peers. The result is more creative solutions and a unique mindset that makes them more agile and adaptable than traditional students.

No courses. No teachers. No classes.

Project-based pedagogy

Peer learning

Gamification

Our VALUES

Unique in the world of higher education

42 offers free, world-class training that changes the lives of our students and opens a world of endless possibilities. There are no hidden costs or fees for students, and no quid pro quo.

What makes 42’s training different?

Tuition-free

Inclusive

No diploma or degree required

No prior coding or math experience required

A GLOBAL EDUCATION MOVEMENT

A growing international network

42, the largest free IT school network in the world, has a global presence with 50+ campuses in 30+ countries. Each campus offers the same innovative pedagogy in harmony with the local culture and environment.

Our student body is a melting pot of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives from around the world. This unique blend of diversity fosters an environment of creativity and innovation. No other IT school offers such a wide network of campuses.