how to apply to hive
No degrees or previous experience required. Just the willingness to commit, build and experiment with technology, and collaborate with others.
You must be at least 18, a Finnish citizen or EU citizen, or have a residence permit that allows you to study in Finland. The rest you showcase through motivation and doing.
The application has three stages. Create your account on intra.hive.fi, then the three stages begin.
Step 1: Try the online game
The game measures logical thinking, not technical knowledge. Set aside at least an hour. You get up to three attempts.
Step 2: Attend a check-in event
Hear exactly how Hive works, what the Selection Sprint involves, and what you’re signing up for.
Step 3: Participate in the Selection Sprint
A three-week selection period on campus, full-time, that gives you a real taste of how we work: projects, peer review, no teachers. No prior technical skills needed, just come open and ready for hard work.
Always open to apply
The first step of the application process, the online game, is always open.
The check-ins and selection sprint dates are announced on our website and application site.
Coming up next:
CHECK-IN
Wed 7th October, 14:00-16:00 @ Hive campus
Wed 21st October, 16:00-17:30 @ online
Thur 12th November, 14:00-16:00 @ Hive campus
Wed 2nd December, 14:00-16:00 @ Hive campus
2027 WINTER SPRINT REGISTRATION
Mon 7th December, 12:00
2027 WINTER SPRINTS
January (18-1. – 5.2.)
February (15.2. – 5.3.)
START OF STUDIES
The cohort from the 2027 Winter Sprints will start their studies on Monday 5th April.
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