How to apply

The world of code needs you. Hive Helsinki is a 100% free coding school for people of all backgrounds. If you're open-minded, motivated and ready to commit to the Hive program, you have what it takes to apply. You must be at least 18 or have completed basic comprehensive education, but no coding experience or prior degrees are required.

We're unlike most schools, and that goes for our application process as well - but fret not, it's really quite simple. Check out the three steps below and apply now.

Step 1: Try our online game

Create an account in the application portal and try our two-part online game. No coding is required – only logic. Reserve at least 2 hours to play. Also find a place where you can concentrate, as pausing or restarting is not possible. Don't give up, you’ve got this!

Play the game

Step 2: Join the check-in event

Attend a check-in event to discover more about the studies at Hive and the Piscine. You don’t have to come to Helsinki for this part: we have both online and offline events. You need to participate only in one check-in.

Pick a date

Step 3: Participate in the Piscine

The Piscine (that’s French for swimming pool) is an immersive four-week training on campus that will give you a taste of the way we work. Everyone dives into the deep end of coding. No prior coding skills required – you just need to be open and ready for hard work. The Piscine will determine who will enroll in Hive. Typically, about 1/3 swim in.

Want to swim?

About the selection

For you, the only requirements before subscribing for a Piscine are completing the online game and attending a check-in event. Check-in events and the Piscines have limited spots and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis through the application portal.

> Application portal

Application Dates

Check-ins

March

Wed 20.3.2024, 16:00-18:00, Online, 250 spots

April

Wed 17.4.2024, 14:00-16:00, On-site (Hive Helsinki campus), 150 spots

May

Tue 7.5.2024, 16:00-18:00, Online, 250 spots
Wed 22.5.2024, 14:00-16:00, On-site (Hive Helsinki campus), 150 spots

Summer Piscines

Piscine July: 24.06 - 19.07.2024
Place: Hive Helsinki campus, 120 spots

Piscine August: 29.07 - 23.08.2024
Place: Hive Helsinki campus, 150 spots

Piscine September: 02.09 - 27.09.2024
Place: Hive Helsinki campus, 150 spots

Registration for the Summer Piscines: Monday 3rd of June at 12:00-13:00
Place: The application portal

Start of studies for applicants who pass the summer Piscines:
28th of October