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OVERVIEW

Fontys Hogescholen (Fontys University of Applied Sciences, or ‘Fontys’) is one of the largest Dutch universities, with campuses located primarily in the south of Holland. Despite the large student numbers, education at Fontys is organised on a small scale. At Fontys, internationalisation is a key issue. They offer English-language education to foreign students who wish to follow complete course programmes and/or to foreign students visiting us as exchange students. Quality is the key feature of the Fontys vision. Fontys strives to achieve a level of quality that will match that of any higher education institution in the European context.

Fontys focuses particular attention on the parameters necessary for ensuring the smooth progress of studies, such as study career supervision, coaching and a ‘buddy’ system, education and examination timetables, feedback regarding assessments and assignments, study progress registration, information provision and the accessibility of teaching staff.

The international course programmes are conducted at the campuses located in Eindhoven, Tilburg and Venlo. All campuses are equipped with computer rooms, libraries and student restaurants. Wireless Internet is available throughout the campuses, enabling you to bring your laptop to Fontys and to work, study, search for information and check your e-mail wherever you happen to be at Fontys.

University strives to be an educational institution that ‘inspires growth through support & challenges’. This is also something that you will notice throughout Fontys, i.e. in the course programmes, in the teaching staff, in the personal supervision that you will receive and in the facilities available. At Fontys, you will learn in conjunction with others and they will provide you with intensive supervision throughout this process. In short, selecting Fontys for your further education amounts to a good choice!

ADVANTAGES

-The Netherlands has a long history of international trade, having forged links with countries around the world from as early as 1600, bringing together new knowledge, skills, business and ideas.
-The Dutch society is international, diverse and inclusive.
-The Netherlands covers over 41,000 square kilometres in total, which means we have a relatively high population density of almost 500 people per square kilometre.
-The population of the Netherlands is expected to increase to 18 million by the year 2050.
-Because the Netherlands is not a large country, it only takes about four hours to travel by train from Groningen (in the north) to Maastricht (in the south).
-Approximately a quarter of the Netherlands lies below sea level. The excellent and famous Delta -Works keep the sea at a safe distance.
-The warm welcome we give to the rest of the world has earned us a well-deserved reputation for -openness in all aspects of society.
-It's a great place to live as one of the safest countries in the world, according to the Global Peace -index, and belongs to the top 10 happiest countries in the world.

TUITION FEES

EU students (Bachelor and Master programmes): €1.084 (This is a reduced tuition fee due to the financial regulations and allowances in case of corona related problems, the regular fee would have been €2168)*
*In addition to corona related reduction, tuition fees are also halved for first-year bachelor's students.

Non-EU (Bachelor programmes): €9.346

Non-EU (Master programmes): from €6.086 to € 9.346 depending on the chosen programme

Please note that expenses relating to books and readers are not included in the tuition fees

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL SUPPORT

EU students are eligible for the local tuition fee loan. They can also apply for additional student finance, if they meet certain criteria (working for min. 56 hours/month). For more information please see here: https://duo.nl/particulier/student-finance/

For non-EU: There are multiple scholarships available for Non-EU / Non-EEA students who want to come to The Netherlands for their studies. On this page you will find an overview of scholarships for which you can apply at Fontys. You might also be eligible for other scholarships not provided by Fontys. These can be found on Grantfinder.nl.

For more information on scholarships please see here

ACCOMMODATION AND LIVING EXPENSES

It is not easy for international students to find accommodation in the Netherlands. Therefore, Fontys University of Applied Sciences (Fontys) offers a service to provide students with assistance in securing suitable furnished accommodation for the first period of their studies at Fontys. Fontys can only guarantee housing for a limited number of students. Therefore, they strongly recommend that you keep on trying to find a room yourself.

The deadline to hand in your accommodation form is the 15th of June if you start in September or the 8th of December if you start in February. Your application will be processed on a first come first served basis and a complete enrolment process. If you are not admissible to the study of your choice, your request for accommodation will be cancelled without charge.

For more information please see here

The average living expenses per month for a foreign student living and studying in Holland are between €900 and €1,100 per month. These living expenses cover rent, insurance, food, public transportation, books, clothing and other general costs.

You can check out more information for a very specific breakdown of current prices in Netherlands here

Costs within the first months upon arrival will be higher than all other months due to a housing deposit, intro week and books. Study books are usually bought at the start of the semester and therefore it is wise to reserve and have direct access to an amount at the start of the semester which can cover the price of all study books and the living expenses for the first two months.

WHEN TO APPLY? (Autumn 2021)

Deadline

September intake

- uni arranges accommodation: 15 June

- you arrange accommodation yourself:
EU students:
EINDHOVEN/TILBURG: 15 August
VENLO: 1 August 2021 (International Business - 15 August)

non-EU:
EINDHOVEN: 15 June / 15.05. depending on a programme
VENLO: 1 June

TILBURG: 15 May

February intake (!NB: not all programmes start in February)

EU: 15 January
non-EU: 15 December

WELCOME TO NETHERLANDS

Eindhoven

The region Eindhoven is located in South-East of the Netherlands and is a top technology breeding ground for innovation and is home to world-class businesses, knowledge institutes and research institiutions. This region is internationally known as Brainport Region; a centre of science and technology. The Eindhoven Campus is formed by a collection of buildings located throughout Eindhoven, most of which are within walking distance of the central railway station. Eindhoven is a genuine student city, with a wide-ranging array of student facilities available.

“Brainport Eindhoven” region is a splendid environment for becoming a professional. This is the place where the high-tech companies design and improve state of the art industrial and consumer products for customers all over the world. In our 4-years Bachelor programmes, the first two years consist of theoretical and practical subjects (including projects) in the study field of your choice. The third year you will have an internship semester in an (inter)national company and in the other semester you will participate in a minor programme of your choice. In the fourth year you will have one semester at the University and you finalize your Bachelor degree with a graduation project in an (inter)national company. Students who have performed very well during the first year of study will be offered the opportunity to take part in excellence-programmes.

Venlo

Fontys Venlo is located only 5 minutes away from Germany, in one of the strongest cross-border regions in Europe. Being Europe’s most important logistics hotspot, it has always had an international focus and a strong sense of entrepreneurship. The cosy and historic city center of Venlo has buildings dating back to the 14th century. Venlo’s city centre is characterized by many beautiful and historic buildings that remind of the predominant centuries-old tradition. Here, a vibrant, beautiful and modern city has developed around this historic centre attracting many locals and tourists through its multiple shops, restaurants, cafes and leisure activities.

Venlo in keywords :

Small and cosy city center
With lots of events
Cool student parties
Free sport activities for students
Many companie
Logistical hotspot
3 mln consumers in a radius of 100 km

However, it is not always easy for international students to find accommodation in the Netherlands. Therefore, Fontys University of Applied Sciences (Fontys) offers a service to provide students with assistance in securing suitable accommodation (i.e. a student room) for the first period of their studies at Fontys.

Although Fontys does not have its own campus dorms, it has established cooperations with a number of different accommodations agencies and landlords. Through such cooperations, Fontys can provide students with guidance in finding accommodation for a semester or academic year at Fontys. The range of available accommodation is extremely varied, but all satisfy specific standards and are located within a short distance from the different Fontys campuses.

Interested? To learn more about the university, your study options, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

OVERVIEW

Fontys Hogescholen (Fontys University of Applied Sciences, or ‘Fontys’) is one of the largest Dutch universities, with campuses located primarily in the south of Holland. Despite the large student numbers, education at Fontys is organised on a small scale. At Fontys, internationalisation is a key issue. They offer English-language education to foreign students who wish to follow complete course programmes and/or to foreign students visiting us as exchange students. Quality is the key feature of the Fontys vision. Fontys strives to achieve a level of quality that will match that of any higher education institution in the European context.

Fontys focuses particular attention on the parameters necessary for ensuring the smooth progress of studies, such as study career supervision, coaching and a ‘buddy’ system, education and examination timetables, feedback regarding assessments and assignments, study progress registration, information provision and the accessibility of teaching staff.

The international course programmes are conducted at the campuses located in Eindhoven, Tilburg and Venlo. All campuses are equipped with computer rooms, libraries and student restaurants. Wireless Internet is available throughout the campuses, enabling you to bring your laptop to Fontys and to work, study, search for information and check your e-mail wherever you happen to be at Fontys.

University strives to be an educational institution that ‘inspires growth through support & challenges’. This is also something that you will notice throughout Fontys, i.e. in the course programmes, in the teaching staff, in the personal supervision that you will receive and in the facilities available. At Fontys, you will learn in conjunction with others and they will provide you with intensive supervision throughout this process. In short, selecting Fontys for your further education amounts to a good choice!

ADVANTAGES

-The Netherlands has a long history of international trade, having forged links with countries around the world from as early as 1600, bringing together new knowledge, skills, business and ideas.
-The Dutch society is international, diverse and inclusive.
-The Netherlands covers over 41,000 square kilometres in total, which means we have a relatively high population density of almost 500 people per square kilometre.
-The population of the Netherlands is expected to increase to 18 million by the year 2050.
-Because the Netherlands is not a large country, it only takes about four hours to travel by train from Groningen (in the north) to Maastricht (in the south).
-Approximately a quarter of the Netherlands lies below sea level. The excellent and famous Delta -Works keep the sea at a safe distance.
-The warm welcome we give to the rest of the world has earned us a well-deserved reputation for -openness in all aspects of society.
-It's a great place to live as one of the safest countries in the world, according to the Global Peace -index, and belongs to the top 10 happiest countries in the world.

TUITION FEES

EU students (Bachelor and Master programmes): €1.084 (This is a reduced tuition fee due to the financial regulations and allowances in case of corona related problems, the regular fee would have been €2168)*
*In addition to corona related reduction, tuition fees are also halved for first-year bachelor's students.

Non-EU (Bachelor programmes): €9.346

Non-EU (Master programmes): from €6.086 to € 9.346 depending on the chosen programme

Please note that expenses relating to books and readers are not included in the tuition fees

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL SUPPORT

EU students are eligible for the local tuition fee loan. They can also apply for additional student finance, if they meet certain criteria (working for min. 56 hours/month). For more information please see here: https://duo.nl/particulier/student-finance/

For non-EU: There are multiple scholarships available for Non-EU / Non-EEA students who want to come to The Netherlands for their studies. On this page you will find an overview of scholarships for which you can apply at Fontys. You might also be eligible for other scholarships not provided by Fontys. These can be found on Grantfinder.nl.

For more information on scholarships please see here

ACCOMMODATION AND LIVING EXPENSES

It is not easy for international students to find accommodation in the Netherlands. Therefore, Fontys University of Applied Sciences (Fontys) offers a service to provide students with assistance in securing suitable furnished accommodation for the first period of their studies at Fontys. Fontys can only guarantee housing for a limited number of students. Therefore, they strongly recommend that you keep on trying to find a room yourself.

The deadline to hand in your accommodation form is the 15th of June if you start in September or the 8th of December if you start in February. Your application will be processed on a first come first served basis and a complete enrolment process. If you are not admissible to the study of your choice, your request for accommodation will be cancelled without charge.

For more information please see here

The average living expenses per month for a foreign student living and studying in Holland are between €900 and €1,100 per month. These living expenses cover rent, insurance, food, public transportation, books, clothing and other general costs.

You can check out more information for a very specific breakdown of current prices in Netherlands here

Costs within the first months upon arrival will be higher than all other months due to a housing deposit, intro week and books. Study books are usually bought at the start of the semester and therefore it is wise to reserve and have direct access to an amount at the start of the semester which can cover the price of all study books and the living expenses for the first two months.

WHEN TO APPLY? (Autumn 2021)

Deadline

September intake

- uni arranges accommodation: 15 June

- you arrange accommodation yourself:
EU students:
EINDHOVEN/TILBURG: 15 August
VENLO: 1 August 2021 (International Business - 15 August)

non-EU:
EINDHOVEN: 15 June / 15.05. depending on a programme
VENLO: 1 June

TILBURG: 15 May

February intake (!NB: not all programmes start in February)

EU: 15 January
non-EU: 15 December

WELCOME TO NETHERLANDS

Eindhoven

The region Eindhoven is located in South-East of the Netherlands and is a top technology breeding ground for innovation and is home to world-class businesses, knowledge institutes and research institiutions. This region is internationally known as Brainport Region; a centre of science and technology. The Eindhoven Campus is formed by a collection of buildings located throughout Eindhoven, most of which are within walking distance of the central railway station. Eindhoven is a genuine student city, with a wide-ranging array of student facilities available.

“Brainport Eindhoven” region is a splendid environment for becoming a professional. This is the place where the high-tech companies design and improve state of the art industrial and consumer products for customers all over the world. In our 4-years Bachelor programmes, the first two years consist of theoretical and practical subjects (including projects) in the study field of your choice. The third year you will have an internship semester in an (inter)national company and in the other semester you will participate in a minor programme of your choice. In the fourth year you will have one semester at the University and you finalize your Bachelor degree with a graduation project in an (inter)national company. Students who have performed very well during the first year of study will be offered the opportunity to take part in excellence-programmes.

Venlo

Fontys Venlo is located only 5 minutes away from Germany, in one of the strongest cross-border regions in Europe. Being Europe’s most important logistics hotspot, it has always had an international focus and a strong sense of entrepreneurship. The cosy and historic city center of Venlo has buildings dating back to the 14th century. Venlo’s city centre is characterized by many beautiful and historic buildings that remind of the predominant centuries-old tradition. Here, a vibrant, beautiful and modern city has developed around this historic centre attracting many locals and tourists through its multiple shops, restaurants, cafes and leisure activities.

Venlo in keywords :

Small and cosy city center
With lots of events
Cool student parties
Free sport activities for students
Many companie
Logistical hotspot
3 mln consumers in a radius of 100 km

However, it is not always easy for international students to find accommodation in the Netherlands. Therefore, Fontys University of Applied Sciences (Fontys) offers a service to provide students with assistance in securing suitable accommodation (i.e. a student room) for the first period of their studies at Fontys.

Although Fontys does not have its own campus dorms, it has established cooperations with a number of different accommodations agencies and landlords. Through such cooperations, Fontys can provide students with guidance in finding accommodation for a semester or academic year at Fontys. The range of available accommodation is extremely varied, but all satisfy specific standards and are located within a short distance from the different Fontys campuses.

Interested? To learn more about the university, your study options, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.