Skip to content
Students at an event in Hive Helsinki: a large audience seated on chairs and sofas in a modern open space with exposed ductwork, facing projection screens at the front.

A NEW CAREER IN TECH

Hivers come from every kind of background: healthcare, construction, education, business, art. They all have the willingness to work through problems they haven’t faced before.

Round yellow color sticker featuring the letter i from the Hive logo

Your past experience isn’t a disadvantage

The tech industry doesn’t need more people who only know how to write code. It needs people who have professional maturity and the ability to use it to build things.

Every year Hive accepts people with zero technical background who go on to work as software engineers at companies including Supercell, Oura, Wolt, and Accenture.

Group of about 40 smiling people gathered behind an orange-topped pool table in a bright office space with a large Zalando logo on the wall, string lights overhead and a black-and-yellow freestanding banner, capturing a friendly company visit or team event.

Start over

18 months. Eligibility to apply for Kela student benefits. Free.

The campus is open 24/7, and you’ll plan your hours. But you still have to show up consistently.

Finance your studies

Hive is free of charge. You can apply for Kela student financial aid even if you’ve used it before. If you’re a registered job seeker, you might also qualify for unemployment benefits while studying.

Talk to your advisor early and check Kela’s website for details.

All decisions are made by government officials, not Hive Helsinki.

ready to make the move?

Hivers work at 200+ companies across Finland. If you’re ready to be next… 

Feedback