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Learn tech in a different way: open to anyone aged 18 and over, with no prior qualifications required and free of charge, to help you enter the tech industry.
Our philosophy
Why choose 42?
A first-class technical training programme
Ranked in the WURI global top 10, 42 trains independent developers who are capable of solving complex problems and adapting quickly to new technologies.
Completely free
No tuition fees. 42 Lausanne offers a high-quality environment and resources that are accessible to everyone.
For everyone
With no entry requirements, 42 is open to anyone aged 18 or over, regardless of their background.
Global network
A network operating in over 50 countries, offering international mobility, a global community and career opportunities.
Since it opened, 42 Lausanne has been:
+ 14,000
applications, with the number of female applicants increasing every year
+800
Graduates
90%
employability
Corporate projects
42 Lausanne works closely with the local business community and is setting up AI innovation labs in collaboration with partner companies
AI Innovation Lab in Partnership with infomaniak
Project to improve email processing by the Infomaniak teams
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Innovation Lab with the University of St. Gallen
Six start-ups selected by the HSG incubator are collaborating with 15 technological talents from 42 Lausanne and Zurich. For three days, they will co-develop digital prototypes and explore new forms of collaboration, with the aim of learning from each other and moving forward together.
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Groupe Mutuel
Switzerland's leading health insurer, with 1.2 million customers and annual premiums of CHF 4.2 billion. Groupe Mutuel has more than 2,000 employees at 60 locations, covering both individual and corporate customers. In the midst of a digital transformation, its priorities are modernisation, service processing and customer platforms.
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Building the Infrastructure Piscine
After a career path that took him far from the traditional academic system and an initial stint at McDonald’s, Eduardo decided to retrain in IT by joining 42 Lausanne. He quickly found his feet there and went on to lead, in partnership with Swisscom, an immersive infrastructure project combining cybersecurity, server management and teamwork on professional-grade equipment
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Upcoming events
#herHACK
This event is part of a three-part format: An initial face-to-face session in June, focusing on courage and mindset. A virtual mentoring circle after the hackathon, to exchange experiences and share advice. A reflection session in November, focusing on courage, learning and personal development.
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Latest news
192 Graduates Celebrated at the 2026 42 Lausanne Graduation Ceremony
On Wednesday 3 June 2026, 42 Lausanne celebrated the achievements of 192 students at its annual graduation ceremony, held at the Salle des spectacles in Renens. The event brought together the graduates, their families, loved ones, colleagues and friends for a moment of recognition and pride. Throughout the evening, applause accompanied those who had successfully completed the 42 Lausanne programme as they took to the stage.
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A pioneering school will open its doors in Renens in 2026
With the launch of the Asinov School in Renens in September 2026, the Inartis Foundation, the Dalle Molle Foundation and 42 Lausanne are aiming to train a new generation of specialists capable of operating humanoid robots in real-life environments.
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Action to increase the presence of women in tech, the challenge.
Tech is shaping the careers of tomorrow, but women are still under-represented. At 42 Lausanne, we're taking concrete action to change this: since 2021, the school has been rolling out inclusive initiatives to encourage more women to train in digital technology, develop their IT skills and gain access to the many opportunities offered by tech.
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Thanks to their support
The partners of 42 Lausanne play a vital role in the school’s development. Their commitment enables us to upgrade our facilities, expand opportunities for students and strengthen the links between our courses and the professional world.
Committed partners who share our vision of high-quality, inclusive and innovative tech education.
42 Lausanne offers free IT training for students
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