- ICT & Infrastructure - Intermediate
- Recognition
- Admission requirements
- How to apply
- Practical information
- Why study in The Netherlands?
This programme is semester 3 of our ICT & Infrastructure bachelor programme. All modules are at an intermediate level, so there is prior knowledge required. To be able to participate in the modules of this semester you need basic knowledge of business processes.
This course is offered in two learning methods: course-based and demand-based.
Course-based learning
With the course-based teaching method, you know what you will be studying in advance and what your learning activities will be. The lessons, the workshops, the guidance and the projects in practice have been planned by the teachers beforehand. You get frequent feedback on the lessons, during the guidance moments and on the submitted assignments. The order of the learning activities is also established in advance. This provides structure and the assurance of knowing to expect. Once you have good theoretical knowledge, you will start learning how to apply it in practice.
The main theme of this semester is a roadmap to Intelligent Infrastructure Automation. The entire semester program will be structured around six focus areas or building blocks of this roadmap. Learning these building blocks will set a strong foundation for becoming ICT & Infrastructure professionals. Later in your educational and professional path, you will be stimulated to make well-founded choices based on this foundation.
Demand-based learning
With demand-based learning, you are free to decide how you will approach the semester. This will correspond with what you already know. You can also determine your own pace. The learning outcomes have already been set and these form the basic starting points of this teaching method. On your own, you search for knowledge and the skills you need (together with other students in your group) in order to be able to solve important real-world issues. Teaching materials are offered in an online learning environment, but you can also consult your own sources. The instructor will help you with any questions you may have and provide feedback frequently. If necessary, workshops and instructions can be arranged.
Assessment
This programme uses learning outcomes as the base for an integral semester assessment. While there are modules, you do not get (summative) grades for them. Instead, by the end of the semester you need to have demonstrated that you have achieved the learning outcomes and will receive one letter grade for the semester as a whole: Outstanding (O), Good (G), Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U); U is a failing grade while the rest is a passing grade.
Note that this programme does not offer any possibility to repair after it has been concluded, apart from redoing the whole semester programme.
For detailed information about this programme, please send your email to fhictexchange@fontys.nl
How will your course program be recognized by your home university?
Fontys Art Communication & Design will provide you with a so-called ‘Transcript of Records’, which will clarify the results that you have achieved. Depending on your results, you will receive a maximum of 30 ECTS credits. ECTS credits are recognized throughout Europe. The agreement between your home university and Fontys University of Applied Sciences will usually include a condition whereby the credits that you obtain will be recognized and transferred into the records kept by your home university.
Dutch Grades vs. European Credits Transfer System(ECTS)
Some coursework is graded with "Pass" ["Voldaan = V “] or "Fail" ["Niet Voldaan = o”]. Most exams are graded with round marks ranging from 1 to 10, with mark 6 needed to pass.
The following table gives round Dutch marks, the percentage of successful students achieving these marks, the equivalent ECTS grades and their definition:
* 5.5 and above are also sufficient.
- VR = exemption (no grade given)
- V = sufficient = 7
- G = good = 8
- O = not sufficient/fail
| Dutch grades | % | ECTS grades | Definition |
| 9 - 10 | 2% | A | Excellent |
| 8 | 8% | B | Very Good |
| 7 | 40% | C | Good |
| 6 | 50% | D - E | Satisfactory - Sufficient |
| 5* | - | FX | Fail [some more work required] |
| 4 [or less] | - | F | Fail [considerably more work required] |
English language proficiency
For all exchange programmes a minimum level of proficiency in the English language is required, as detailed in the table below. You must substantiate your level of English-language proficiency by submitting evidence in the form of a language test result pertaining to one of the below-mentioned courses.
* = Only if the units ‘Speaking & Writing’ and ‘Listening & Reading’ have been completed successfully.
| Test name | Minimal score | Accepted for students from |
| IELTS | 6.0 | EU and non-EU countries |
| TOEFL paper | 550 | EU and non-EU countries |
| TOEFL computer | 213 | EU and non-EU countries |
| TOEFL internet | 79/80 | EU and non-EU countries |
| TOEIC* | 670 | only EU countries |
| Cambidge ESOL | CAE-C | only EU countries |
| CEFR | B2 | only EU countries |
How to apply as an exchange student
Applications should always be submitted via the International Exchange (or Erasmus) Officer at the home university. If several versions of the programme are offered, please indicate for which version you would like to apply to (Programme I, Programme II, Programme III, etc.) This officer will send your application request (nomination) to Fontys. Once Fontys has accepted the application, your Fontys study department will send you a link to a web application called Mobility Online. Added to the link you will receive all necessary information and a manual. Please take a look at this website to see how it works.
How to apply as a Fontys student
How to apply as an other Dutch UAS student
*For more information concerning the start date, please get in touch with the contact person of the study department of the concerned exchange programme.
Deadline for application:
| Fall semester | 15 May |
| Spring semester | 15 November |
Opening a Dutch Bank account:
After you have arrived in the Netherlands, you can open a Dutch bank account.
For opening a bank account and for buying a sports card, you will need a proof of enrolment. This document will be sent to you by e-mail when you have the status registered. More information.
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