Fontys University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest universities in the Netherlands. It has 40,000 students, 3,500 of whom come from more than 70 different countries. Most international students are enrolled in English-taught Bachelor's or Master's programs, which are often run jointly with partner universities around the world.
Although Fontys University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest higher education institutions in the Netherlands, classes are held in small groups, which allows each student to receive individual attention and have their progress monitored.
The curriculum is mainly practice-oriented. Students are taught by highly qualified lecturers in a variety of fields. Every student completes a professional internship, and studies conclude with a graduation project developed independently with companies from around the world. This way, everyone gains professional experience even before graduating.
Here are some of the subjects taught in English:
- Academy for circus and performing arts
- Business informatics
- Conservatory
- Dance
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Industrial Engineering & Management
- Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
- International Business and Management Studies
- International Business Economics
- International Fresh Business Management
- International Marketing
- Logistics Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Physiotherapy
- Software Engineering
General Information:
Duration of Study:
3-4 years for a Bachelor's degree
1-2 years for a Master's degree
Academic Year:
2 semesters - September and January
Start of the Academic Year:
September
Application Deadline:
The application deadline is August 31 for both degree levels (Bachelor's and Master's), but some programs have an earlier deadline. For this reason, the university advises applying as soon as possible to secure a place.
Admission Requirements:
Almost all programs require only a high school diploma
IELTS
A Bachelor's degree requires a minimum IELTS score of 6.0, depending on the chosen program. For a Master's degree, the requirement is a minimum of 6.5.
TOEFL
Bachelor's - minimum 80
Master's - minimum 90
Cambridge English: Advanced/Proficiency
Bachelor's, Master's - minimum level C
Tuition Fees:
Bachelor's programs - €1951, except for the Physiotherapy program, for which the fee is €2951.
Master's programs range between €1951 and €13500, depending on the course of study.
Accommodation:
The university has student residence halls costing between €250 and €350 per month. There is a €600 deposit, which is refunded in full if no damage is found. Places in the residence halls are limited and not guaranteed. Accommodation off campus would also cost between €250 and €350. Monthly living expenses amount to between €800 and €1000.