English Language and European Culture
About this exchange programme
In this programme we welcome you as exchange students from our partner institutes. Within this programme we aim to offer you a choice of courses in which to develop your confidence and skills in your use of the English language alongside subject specific courses related to our Business school and the cultural journey you are undertaking as an exchange student.
Why English Language and European Culture?
- This program offers personalized English language improvement and a deep dive into European culture.
- You get to choose from a variety of courses that match your interests and career goals.
- It prepares you for global opportunities by enhancing your international outlook and communication skills.
More about English Language and European Culture
We will offer you a variety of courses that you can choose from in order to make your own tailor made study programme based on the amount of credits you need. We will provide you with a supportive learning environment to enable your knowledge and in turn confidence in the use of English to grow. We offer you a stimulating and interactive classroom experience where you will participate in varied and interactive activities. You will have the chance to work in whole class and small group situations, in activities on and off campus whilst building upon and extending your international networks.
Entry requirements
This programme is for business majors and non-business majors.
Required English language levels are mentioned under content of the programme per course.
What do we expect from you
As an ELEC exchange student we expect you to be open to challenges and to the international setting you will be entering. We expect you to be open to the interactive teaching styles and activities offered to you and expect you to interact with both students and staff whilst taking your own responsibility for your learning. We expect you to be fully committed to the courses you have chosen, absorbing yourself in this cultural experience.
How will your course programme be recognised by your home university?
Fontys 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 recognised 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 recognised and transferred into the records kept by your home university.
Practical information
- Start moment(s)
- September, February
- Location
- Venlo
- ECTs
- 30
- Language
- English
Applications should always be submitted via the International Exchange (or Erasmus) Officer at the home university. This officer will send your application request (nomination) to Fontys. Once Fontys has received the nomination, your Fontys study department will send you a link to a web application called Mobility Online. Please take a look here to see how it works.
If you want to come as a freemover, we also need your university to send us a nomination e-mail. Once we have received this we will send you our application information.
As a freemover the fees are €75 per ECTS. If you are not sure if your university is a partner of Fontys Venlo University of Applied Sciences, the international office of your home university can tell you more about this.
Deadlines
Spring semester:
Nomination deadline November 1st
Application deadline November 15th
Fall semester:
Nomination deadline May 1st
Application deadline May 15th
For more information concerning the start date, please get in touch with the contact person of the study department of the concerned exchange programme.
English language requirements
For most English taught exchange programmes a minimum level of English language proficiency of CEFR* B2 or an equivalent of IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80 is required. However there might be programmes where a higher level is required and submitting evidence might be necessary.
For more detailed information about practical matters, such as financial matters, residence permit, health insurance and accommodation, please click on the button below.
Doing a study abroad most certainly means a lot of excitement and perhaps also a bit of anxiety. Getting used to everything may be a challenge at times. You may have language difficulties or be unfamiliar with certain aspects of life in the Netherlands and at the university.
We receive around 100 international exchange students each semester. To give them a warm welcome into Dutch culture and at our campus, the International Office has set up a buddy programme. A buddy is a Fontys bachelor student who is familiar with the campus and who can give practical help with administrative systems, timetables etc. They know their way around the city of Venlo and can also help students to better understand Dutch traditions and habits and feel at home real soon!
What else can students expect from a buddy? A buddy will:
- meet you at the Venlo train station and accompany you to your room.
- help you get settled during the first weeks by answering practical questions related to living in Venlo and by showing you around town.
- help you with questions about campus life, teaching styles, campus set-up, how to prepare for exams, etc.
- help you with practical questions such as how to print documents, how to get connected to Wi-Fi, get acquainted with the Fontys portal, etc.
- introduce you to Dutch culture.
- be able to join you during social activities.
The programme seeks to give students the best possible start to their study abroad in Venlo and at our campus!