Fontys University of Applied Sciences
About the university
Fontys University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands, with campuses in Eindhoven, Venlo and other cities. Fontys emphasizes practice, projects and internships, and many programs are in English.
Being in Eindhoven - the tech heart of the Netherlands - gives students ties with industry, especially in engineering, IT and business.
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Fontys University of Applied Sciences at a glance
Fontys - applied education in the Netherlands:
- One of the largest applied universities in the country
- Eindhoven - a technology hub
- English-taught programs and internships
Campus and infrastructure
Fontys' modern campuses with labs, project spaces and ties to the region's tech companies.
Faculties and programs
Fontys is strong in applied fields:
- Business & Marketing
- Information Technology
- Engineering
- Design
- Media
Not sure which field to choose?
During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step. A personal strategy, requirement checks, selection of agreed options, document preparation, applications, and support are provided under an agreement with StudyU.
How to apply
Admission is based on your school diploma and IELTS/TOEFL. Some programs value relevant subjects.
Admission to Fontys University of Applied Sciences takes six months or more; here are the key stages:
- Choose a program (9–12 months ahead). Decide on the field — business, marketing, IT and engineering — and the level: bachelor’s or master’s. Programs differ in requirements, deadlines and fees.
- Language certificate. Yes, the Netherlands is a leader in continental Europe for English-taught programs, including at the bachelor's level.
- Application. Applications are submitted online; once reviewed, the university sends an offer — with it you can plan finances and housing.
- Student visa and relocation. After the offer, StudyU helps prepare visa or residence-permit documents for the Netherlands; the consular or migration authority makes the decision.
Documents for admission
- Passport
- School certificate and transcript
- IELTS/TOEFL certificate
- Motivation letter
Exact requirements depend on the program - we'll help you prepare.
Start with the slowest items — translations, apostille and the language exam: they take 1–2 months. We do the final package check for you.
Tuition and living costs
Tuition applies; You see tuition, required extras and scholarship options before the application.
Country benchmark for the Netherlands. Non-EU: bachelor $6,810–17,030 (€6,000-15,000), master $11,360–22,710 (€10,000-20,000) a year. Living $1,020–1,480 (€900-1,300) a month.
The total budget combines tuition, housing, insurance and one-off visa and relocation costs — we will help you calculate everything before applying.
Accommodation and student life
Fontys has no student halls of its own. It works with landlords and housing agencies to help international students find accommodation, but a place is not guaranteed; start your search early.
Career after graduation
After graduation. Whether you can work after getting your degree depends on the current visa rules of the Netherlands — we will help you review the up-to-date options before graduation.
The strong fields of Fontys University of Applied Sciences are business, marketing, IT and engineering. As at most universities in the Netherlands, students have access to a career centre, job fairs and internships — use them from the first semesters: hands-on experience is decisive for the first job.
Another path is a master’s degree: with a bachelor’s from the Netherlands you can apply to programs and scholarships worldwide.
FAQ
Yes - Fontys is a university of applied sciences with internships.
Yes, many.
Yes - universities of applied sciences accept it directly; research universities may ask for a year of university at home. IELTS 6.0-6.5.
Country benchmark for the Netherlands: Non-EU: bachelor $6,810–17,030 (€6,000-15,000), master $11,360–22,710 (€10,000-20,000) a year. Living $1,020–1,480 (€900-1,300) a month. During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step. A personal strategy, requirement checks, selection of agreed options, document preparation, applications, and support are provided under an agreement with StudyU.
Ideally 9–12 months before the start of studies: some deadlines close six months in advance, and scholarship competitions even earlier.
Want to study at Fontys University of Applied Sciences?
During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step. A personal strategy, requirement checks, selection of agreed options, document preparation, applications, and support are provided under an agreement with StudyU.
Other universities - studying in the Netherlands: Saxion University of Applied Sciences · Nyenrode Business University. All options are on the page studying in the Netherlands.
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During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step. A personal strategy, requirement checks, selection of agreed options, document preparation, applications, and support are provided under an agreement with StudyU.
- Discuss your study goal and academic profile
- Clarify budget, timing and destination constraints
- Identify a realistic next step and what to verify before applying
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