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.
Fontys University of Applied Sciences in rankings
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?
We'll match a program to your goals and help you apply - in a free consultation.
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, a student visa or residence permit for the Netherlands is arranged. We handle this stage end to end.
After 11 years of school. Yes - universities of applied sciences accept it directly; research universities may ask for a year of university at home. IELTS 6.0-6.5.
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 €6,000-15,000, master €10,000-20,000 a year. Living €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
Eindhoven is a modern tech city; we'll help you find housing.
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.
Student reviews
I was afraid I would not manage the paperwork in a foreign language, but StudyU took care of everything. I arrived at Fontys University of Applied Sciences with a ready package and no stress.
StudyU guided me from the very first message to enrolment, with no hand-offs. At Fontys University of Applied Sciences I feel like I am in the right place.
What I value most is the practical focus of the program and the university's ties with employers. The city of eindhoven is a great city for student life.
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 €6,000-15,000, master €10,000-20,000 a year. Living €900-1,300 a month. StudyU calculates the intake-year university fee, available discount and living budget during the free consultation.
Ideally 9–12 months before the start of studies: some deadlines close six months in advance, and scholarship competitions even earlier.
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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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