42 | Porto

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How to Apply?

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1. Registration

Start your application process by registering on our Application Platform.

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2. Online Logic Test

Play our online game on a desktop, where you will solve a series of logical problems and test your cognitive skills. You'll have 2 hours and 10 minutes and no coding experience is required.

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3. Check In

Vem conhecer o campus da 42 Porto! Este é um passo importante do processo de candidatura, em que vais conhecer a escola, a equipa da 42, o método de ensino e outros candidatos como tu. Ao longo do ano terás várias datas de Check-in entre as quais poderás escolher a ideal para ti.

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4. Piscine

Time to dive in! The Piscine is a 4-week, 7 days a week, day and night coding challenge where motivation, willpower, and hard work will keep you afloat. Find more here.

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5. You're In!

If you pass through the Piscine, you will officially start your studies at 42 Porto, kicking off with the core curriculum.

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Are you ready?

The Piscine

The Immersive 4 Week Bootcamp

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Open to All

No prior coding experience is required. The Piscine welcomes participants from all backgrounds, with or without programming skills

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Peer Evaluation & Feedback

No teachers, no lectures. Learn by collaborating with your peers and solving real challenges. You’ll receive and give constructive feedback through code reviews.

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Project-Based

The Piscine curriculum is entirely project-based, with participants working on coding tasks and projects that gradually increase in difficulty.

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24/7 Access

The Piscine operates 24/7, requiring full-time commitment. Participants often spend long hours coding and learning, fostering a strong work ethic and resilience.

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Weekly Exams

4 Weeks, 4 Exams. Put your newly acquired skills to the test with weekly challenges designed to push your limits. Each exam is a chance to prove your growth, tackle real-world problems, and level up your coding abilities.

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Pathway to the 42 Program

Succeeding in the Piscine grants you access to the prestigious 42 Program, a globally renowned, tuition-free software engineering education that opens doors in the tech world.

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Have questions? Browse our FAQ section here.