Venlo

Europe’s most important logistics hotspot and international region

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. This is represented in the international Fontys campus in Venlo which is home to students with over 50 nationalities. By offering two internships and excellent connections to partner companies in the Netherlands, Germany and the rest of Europe, Fontys Venlo truly stimulates the entrepreneurial spirit of its students. Since 1994 it offers international study programmes in English, Dutch and German. Nowadays, students can choose various undergraduate and graduate study programmes in the fields of engineering, economics, logistics, IT and pedagogics.

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. A combination of quiet residential districts, nice public parks and the wide choice of shopping facilities make Venlo being an attractive and welcoming city. Due to its location by the river Meuse, Venlo was able to develop into a thriving place of commerce. For ages, Venlo has been a centre of transport and logistics with numerous enterprises. Here, all kinds of goods flow from the port of Rotterdam through Venlo by train, truck and boat to the European continent.