[3][4] Bachem stated that his personal experience learning that German universities' computer science study programs were of an outdated didactic and theoretical nature sparked the idea for CODE.

[7][8][9] According to Meta Platforms COO Sheryl Sandberg, "CODE University is doing important work educating the next generation of students in advanced technological skills."

[12][13] Aside from the subject-specific competences, the curriculum addresses topics like personal development and the ability to reflect oneself by implementation of a mentoring program.

The four-step admission process consists of a written online motivation letter, a video interview, an exemplary project "challenge" and finally joining an Assessment day.

Aiming to spark young people's interest for digital technology and related professions, the organization also heavily focuses on raising the percentage of female professionals in the industry.

Furthermore, it co-releases an annual magazine on studies and job orientation in design and coding in association with the publishing house Klett Group.