Who is 42 for
A school open to all career paths
42 Lausanne is aimed at people over 18 who want to develop practical digital skills, whatever their background. Whether you're a student after a gymnasium, a maturité or a CFC, retraining for a new career, self-taught or simply looking for a different way of learning, 42 Lausanne offers an innovative and accessible approach to training for digital professions.
A complementary approach to traditional academic courses
The courses offered by universities of applied sciences, universities of applied sciences, universities of applied sciences and federal institutes of technology meet a wide range of needs and offer excellent academic careers.
However, some people are looking for a different approach to learning, more focused on :
the practice
experimentation
autonomy
progress by project
flexibility in the organisation of learning
42 Lausanne offers an alternative and complementary path to traditional academic courses, with an approach to digital that is more practical, flexible and adapted to different learning rhythms. The aim is to offer another way of accessing digital skills.
For young people looking for an alternative learning model
Some students want to learn in a more autonomous and immersive environment, based on practical projects and individualised progress.
42 Lausanne enables you to rapidly develop practical skills while building experience that can be put to good use in digital companies.
This approach attracts people who are curious, creative and motivated by hands-on learning.
For people undergoing vocational retraining
Since 2019, the 42 Network has removed the age limit initially set at 30 in order to open up its programme to a wider range of profiles.
Today, 42 Lausanne welcomes people from a wide range of sectors: finance, health, commerce, crafts, administration, teaching and the hotel industry.
The campus is also developing a number of initiatives designed to encourage more women to discover the digital professions, in particular through discovery formats, professional events and programmes designed for people undergoing retraining or wishing to return to work after a career break.
Training that's compatible with the realities of life
Training while balancing work, career transition and family life can be a real challenge. The 42 Lausanne model offers great flexibility thanks to :
a campus accessible 24/7
progress adapted to each individual's pace
gradual validation of skills
free organisation of learning time
This flexibility enables many people to envisage a long training course that is more realistic and compatible with their personal constraints.
Skills aligned with business needs
The digital transformation of companies is creating strong demand for profiles capable of :
continuous learning
solve complex problems
collaborate effectively
adapt quickly to technological change
42 Lausanne trains talent capable of meeting these new economic and digital challenges.
Our philosophy
Why choose 42?
Excellent tech training
Ranked in the top 10 worldwide by WURI, 42 trains autonomous developers, capable of solving complex problems and adapting quickly to new technologies.
Completely free of charge
No tuition fees. 42 Lausanne offers a high-quality environment and resources that are accessible to all.
For everyone
With no diploma prerequisites, 42 is open to anyone aged 18 and over, whatever their background.
Worldwide network
A network present in 50+ countries offering international mobility, a global community and professional opportunities.
Ready to give it a go?
Find out about the admissions process and take part in the next Piscine de 42 Lausanne.