At 42 Wolfsburg, we understand that everyone’s learning journey is unique. While the Core Curriculum requires around 2,000 hours of work, data from our global 42 network suggests that students, on average, complete it in 18 months when studying full-time.

However, one of the things that make our program unique is its flexibility. You can tailor your study duration anywhere between 12 to 24 months, depending on your pace. But remember, working at your own pace doesn’t mean showing up sporadically; it means adjusting your speed while consistently putting in the effort. Ideally, 42 should be your primary focus. While juggling your studies at 42 Wolfsburg with a part-time job might be feasible, treating them as a side activity isn’t recommended.

The duration you’ll spend on the curriculum directly correlates with the hours you invest. If you halve the hours, expect to take twice as long to finish the Core Curriculum. However, there’s a 2-year cut-off for completing the Core.

Beyond the Core Curriculum, if you opt for the full program, which includes 2 internships and a specialisation, you’re looking at just over three years of full-time commitment. This rigorous training equips you with skills comparable to a master’s degree. But the choice is yours.

Whether you aim to graduate as a proficient junior developer in a year or spread your journey over five years, what matters is the knowledge and experience you gain, not the time it takes. After all, it’s about mastering the craft, not racing through it.

During your Piscine, it is close to impossible to work. We strongly recommend you to focus on your Piscine. The Core Curriculum itself is designed to be full time, but is flexible enough to accommodate other minor engagements.

There are no teachers or lectures. 42 is a school based on peer-to-peer learning, in which students explore by themselves. They learn with and from each other. Our pedagogical team ensures that the learning environment works properly, and that our students are progressing. Aristotle once said: “Teaching is the highest form of understanding.” We learn while we teach.

Peer-to-peer learning is a transformative educational approach where students become both learners and teachers. Instead of relying solely on a designated instructor, students actively engage with and learn from their peers. This model fosters critical thinking, as students are encouraged to question, analyze, and discuss concepts collaboratively.

Teamwork is at the heart of this approach, promoting effective communication and mutual respect. Furthermore, by evaluating each other’s work and articulating their methodologies, students not only reinforce their own understanding but also gain insights from diverse perspectives. This dynamic exchange often leads to deeper comprehension and a richer learning experience.

Project-based learning is an immersive educational approach where students delve deep into subjects by tackling real-world challenges and issues. Instead of merely following set instructions or rote memorization, students actively engage, applying hands-on techniques and using their critical thinking skills.

Within this framework, students advance through the curriculum by successfully executing projects, earning points in the process. As they accumulate these points, they ascend to higher levels, unlocking new projects and specialized branches to explore.

Your peers will assess the quality of your projects based on grading scales defined by the pedagogical staff. Vice versa: You will assess the quality of your peers’ projects. During our exams, to which you can sign up for twice a week, your code will also be evaluated by a program developed by 42, called the “Moulinette”.

You start building a base in the C programming language and fundamental programming concepts. As you progress towards your first internship, you can explore introductory branches in UNIX, graphics, and web programming.

After your first internship, the curriculum will include more in-depth projects in many fields of computer science: Object-Oriented programming, Mobile programming, Functional programming, Web security, Reverse engineering, Malicious Code, Kernel programming, Network programming, Artificial intelligence, 3D programming, and many other areas of programming and IT.

Your second and final internship will complete the studies. 

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There are more than 1oo projects laid out like a tree. When you complete a project, you can move to the next branch until the branches split, allowing you to discover multiple aspects of coding and IT. Your experience will be unique as you experiment with projects and choose to follow different curriculum specialisation paths.

There are not tuition fees. However, you have to cover your living expenses such as accommodation, nutrition, and anything else you might need.

Some of our students work part time, and we even offer student jobs ourselves from time to time.