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the future
of tech education.

42 Wolfsburg opened in 2021 inside the historic Markthalle. We train software engineers from scratch, tuition-free, for the industry on our doorstep and well beyond it.

450+students
40+nationalities
2021est. markthalle
The entrance hall of the 42 Wolfsburg campus in the Markthalle
3rd Globally for
innovative
education
// who_we_are

inside the markthalle.

We are a non-profit coding school and a proud member of the global 42 network: 100% tuition-free, peer-to-peer, and project-based. We dismantle the traditional barriers to tech education because talent, not background, should decide who gets to build the future.

Operating out of the historic Markthalle since 2021, our community counts over 450 students aged 18 to 60, training up to a Master's-level equivalent in the heart of Germany's mobility and tech hub.

Students at work in the computer cluster at 42 Wolfsburg
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Students laughing together over coffee at 42 Wolfsburg
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// our_ethos

we are a
values-driven
organisation.

mission

our mission.

To train the next generation of software engineers through peer learning.

vision

our vision.

To become THE hub for tech-first education and innovation.

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peer-learning for excellence.

We disrupt the traditional education system for software engineering by shifting the focus towards skills and employability. We uphold academic integrity with collaboration, feedback and fairness.

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celebrate differences.

We commit to inclusion, equity and the non-negotiable safety and dignity of our community members. Our diversity brings strength and innovation.

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use tech for good.

We acknowledge our own biases and how they might affect our work. We employ our skills for a positive impact in the world.

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freedom with responsibility.

We take charge of our own learning in a culture of trust, respect and self-improvement. We care about our planet, our community, our well-being and the sustainability of our organisation.

d&i

diversity & inclusion.

At 42 Wolfsburg, we believe the best ideas come from a mix of perspectives and experiences. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion isn't a nice-to-have; it's at the heart of who we are. We're creating a space where everyone, regardless of background, gender, orientation, or ability, feels welcome, supported, and empowered to thrive.

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the team behind the school.

Max, CEO
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Max

CEO
Vanessa, Chief of Staff
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Vanessa

Chief of Staff
Josef Sühr, Partnerships Lead
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Josef

Partnerships Lead
Alexandros, Pedagogy Lead
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Alexandros

Pedagogy Lead
Bethan, Campus Lead
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Bethan

Campus Lead
Lais, IT Manager
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Lais

IT Manager
Vlad, Creative Brand Strategist
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Vlad

Creative Brand Strategist
Jana, Communications Manager
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Jana

Communications Manager & Admissions Support
Teodora, Events Manager
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Teodora

Events Manager & Admissions Support
Livia, Content Marketing Manager
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Livia

Content Marketing Manager
Emilia, Event Manager
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Emilia

Event Manager
Julia Widdig, Employer Relations and Careers Manager
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Julia

Employer Relations & Careers Manager
Greta, Campus Manager
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Greta

Campus Manager & Event Support
Cristina, FabLab Manager
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Cristina

FabLab Manager & Campus Support
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the answer to everything.

Founded in Paris in 2013, 42 pioneered a revolutionary approach to tech education: a 100% tuition-free, peer-to-peer learning model with no teachers, no lectures, and no textbooks. It was built on the radical belief that elite software engineering skills should be accessible to anyone with talent and drive, regardless of their academic or financial background.

Today, 42 is the world's leading network of accessible IT schools, and 42 Wolfsburg proudly anchors this global movement in Germany. The name itself is a tribute to Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy—the ultimate answer to life, the universe, and everything.

50+ Campuses
27,000+ Students
30+ Countries
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