Bachelors

Information & Communication Technology (Eindhoven)

  • 4 year
  • English
  • Bachelor
  • Full-time
Start februari and september | Eindhoven

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Our modern world runs on ICT and new applications are being developed every day. Do you dream to be part of this innovation? Are you flexible, curious, and would you like to be immersed in a research and development-oriented environment to acquire new knowledge for the future? Then HBO-ICT may be a study programme that suits you.

About the programme

Developments in ICT happen at lightning speed. New products continue to be useful, but can also quickly become obsolete. This is why we offer you both solid basic knowledge and specialisation. You decide for yourself what you’d like to specialise in. Our teaching is as closely linked to practice as possible, which is why we have strong partnerships with over 120 renowned companies. After graduation, you’ll have all the knowledge and skills you need to function well in any ICT profession.

Reasons why

  • Strong ICT study programme with no less than 12 graduation tracks
  • Ample choice to structure your personal learning route
  • Study in English within an international environment (Eindhoven)
  • Collaboration with over 120 renowned companies
 

What you will learn

As an ICT professional, you need to be flexible and keep up with the latest developments. You have to think ahead, be creative and be an expert in your ICT specialisation. HBO-ICT gives you all the tools you need to achieve this.

  • You’ll acquire solid basic knowledge of a wide range of ICT subjects.
  • You’ll carry out (company) assignments and projects to put your knowledge into practice.
  • You’ll develop technical as well as social and communication skills.
  • You’ll be ready for the future of ICT - even for jobs that may not exist yet!
 

 

What does your week look like?

Studying is hard work. That’s okay, as long as there’s variety in what you do. At HBO-ICT, we’ve got you covered:

  • You take classes, work on a project or attend a guest lecture in the Open ICT Lab: your study environment
  • You carry out assignments for renowned companies
  • Individually or together with fellow students, under the guidance of our teachers
  • Following your own personal choices
 

Courses

Sarah Daniali, president of Proxy study association

I believe that Fontys has greatly helped my personal development. From being an introvert that barely speaks her mind to someone who can express her opinions well. The structure of the bachelor programme was perfect for me, both the technical and professional skills I have acquired make me confident in my future career.

 

Structure and tracks

HBO-ICT is a 4-year broad bachelor programme. In year 1, you’ll start off with a broad orientation on five main study programmes.

When making your application for B-HBO-ICT it means that your first 12 weeks of education you do an orientation on all 5 main (above-mentioned) study programmes. After the first 12 weeks you choose 1 of the main study programmes.

In the first year, you’ll work and learn with other students 5 days a week in an Open ICT Lab. You focus on the 5 main study programmes and work on real-world assignments in groups of 6 students. At the end of the first 20 weeks of class, you will have chosen 1 main study programme to continue with and before the beginning of your second year you choose one or more of the extra specialisations (see below).

You’ll also have the opportunity to choose a teaching method that suits you. Teaching methods are different ways of acquiring knowledge and skills. They can vary from more structured and predictable, to more open and following the student’s own input.

Important:

The English taught bachelor programme in ICT will be offered at Campus Eindhoven in the so-called Course based teaching method. Want to sign up for this study programme? Please first read more about our teaching methods.

Study choice check:

As a potential new student you have the opportunity to join our Study Choice Check. Even when you are sure you want to study in one of our ICT programmes it is always good to double-check whether this bachelor programme is your cup of tea. You will be invited to join this free test.

Starting in year 2, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from a main profile or specialisation that suits you best. We’ll guide you in making those choices.

You can choose from the following specialisations:

This allows you to create your personal learning path.

From now on you can choose for the Open Learning teaching method and from semester 4 onwards also for Research-based learning. Read more about our teaching methods.

In the first half of year 3, you’ll do an internship with a company. This is the opportunity to really put into practice what you’ve learned during your studies. You’ll carry out one major assignment in the ICT field in which you want to immerse yourself, within a company or organisation of your choice. Of course, we’ll help you decide on your direction.

We have strong partnerships with over 120 companies. We regularly receive offers from companies for suitable internships. You can choose from these, or you can work at a company of your choosing.

Your final year is all about your graduation. You work on a large assignment on the level of a starting ICT professional, with a small research project integrated. You’ll write a thesis and complete your graduation phase with a final presentation at school, in front of your company supervisor and lecturers.

 

Requirements

Admission requirements

As a prospective Bachelor's student you must have a diploma of higher secondary education that is equivalent to Dutch standards. In order to be admitted to Fontys University of Applied Sciences students must be eligible for higher education through a diploma of secondary education / high school diploma with good results. This means:

  • For Dutch students: VWO-, HAVO- or MBO-diploma.

  • For students of European (EEA) nationalities: senior high school diploma/GCE or equivalent e.g. the British GCE A-levels or GCSE grades A, B or C.

    • Requirements: at least 6 exam subjects.
    • Minimum for the examinee subjects is 4 GCSE subjects with grades A*, A, B or C and 2 GCE subjects at A/S Level (no specific grade required).
    • A/S Level means advanced subsidiary level (previously advanced supplementary level).
    • Mathematics must be taken at GCE level AND part of examinee subjects.
  • For students with international Baccalaureate, the French Baccalaureat or the American High School.
  • For students with other secondary education/high school diplomas please send us via Studielink.nl your documents for diploma assessment.
  • For international students who didn’t follow their secondary school in the English language: IELTS 6.0 (academic) or TOEFL 550 score is required. See below for more information or click here.
  • Fontys University will act according to the Code of Conduct.

Admission requirements for Accelerated Bachelor ICT & Software Engineering

  • A secondary school diploma equivalent to the Dutch VWO-diploma. Assessment will be done by Fontys. For equivalent diploma obtained in your home country have a look at the website of NUFFIC.
  • Excellent grades for Mathematics (high level).
  • Elementary level programming skills.
  • Level of English language equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (academic level) or TOEFL 80.
  • Send your motiviation letter to the programme manager through email.
  • After assessment of your documents, you will be informed whether you can be accepted for the programme or not. In case you do not fulfil the requirements of the pre-assessement you can consider to start the 3,5 years academic programme or you an choose for the regular 4 year ICT-bachelor programme.
  • If you can be accepted, you need to prepare yourself for a Pre-Assessment, meaning you will have to do an online course of around 160 hours in workload.
  • Please click here to find out more about the learning objectives of the pre-assessment.
  • In June/July/August you will be invited for an assessment interview including a test. When you will pass, you can start the accelerated 3 years bachelor programme ICT & Software Engineering.

For more information about this Accelerated Bachelor ICT & Software Engineering, please send your email to: fhict-academictransfer@fontys.nl

Language requirements

For the English taught programmes, the minimum English language proficiency required is explained in the table below:

TEST Bachelor's students
IELTS 6.0 (academic level)
TOEFL paper 550
TOEFL computer 213
TOEFL internet 79/80
TOEIC* 670
Cambridge ESOL FCE-C (from 169)

* only if the units 'Speaking and Writing' and 'Listening and Reading' have been passed succesfully.

The level of English proficiency must always meet the entry requirements for the chosen Fontys course. Fontys always reserves the right to require a language proficiency test for all categories of applicants.

Exemptions

Some applicants can be exempted from submitting the language proficiency test results:

  • Candidates with a Dutch mbo-4, havo- or vwo-diploma
  • EEA/EU candidates with diplomas from certain countries are exempted from the language test. Find the list of diplomas and countries here
  • Applicants whose previous education was English-taught, and taken in a country in which English is an official language
  • Applicants whose mother tongue is English.

The level of English proficiency must always meet the entry requirements for the chosen Fontys course. Fontys always reserves the right to require a language proficiency test for all categories of applicants.

Admission requirements

As a prospective Bachelor's student you must have a diploma of higher secondary education that is equivalent to Dutch standards. In order to be admitted to Fontys University of Applied Sciences students must be eligible for higher education through a diploma of secondary education / high school diploma with good results. This means:

  • For Dutch students: VWO-, HAVO- or MBO-diploma.

  • For students of European (EEA) nationalities: senior high school diploma/GCE or equivalent e.g. the British GCE A-levels or GCSE grades A, B or C.

    • Requirements: at least 6 exam subjects.
    • Minimum for the examinee subjects is 4 GCSE subjects with grades A*, A, B or C and 2 GCE subjects at A/S Level (no specific grade required).
    • A/S Level means advanced subsidiary level (previously advanced supplementary level).
    • Mathematics must be taken at GCE level AND part of examinee subjects.
  • For students with international Baccalaureate, the French Baccalaureat or the American High School.
  • For students with other secondary education/high school diplomas please send us via Studielink.nl your documents for diploma assessment.
  • For international students who didn’t follow their secondary school in the English language: IELTS 6.0 (academic) or TOEFL 550 score is required. See below for more information or click here.
  • Fontys University will act according to the Code of Conduct.

Admission requirements for Accelerated Bachelor ICT & Software Engineering

  • A secondary school diploma equivalent to the Dutch VWO-diploma. Assessment will be done by Fontys. For equivalent diploma obtained in your home country have a look at the website of NUFFIC.
  • Excellent grades for Mathematics (high level).
  • Elementary level programming skills.
  • Level of English language equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (academic level) or TOEFL 80.
  • Send your motiviation letter to the programme manager through email.
  • After assessment of your documents, you will be informed whether you can be accepted for the programme or not. In case you do not fulfil the requirements of the pre-assessement you can consider to start the 3,5 years academic programme or you an choose for the regular 4 year ICT-bachelor programme.
  • If you can be accepted, you need to prepare yourself for a Pre-Assessment, meaning you will have to do an online course of around 160 hours in workload.
  • Please click here to find out more about the learning objectives of the pre-assessment.
  • In June/July/August you will be invited for an assessment interview including a test. When you will pass, you can start the accelerated 3 years bachelor programme ICT & Software Engineering.

For more information about this Accelerated Bachelor ICT & Software Engineering, please send your email to: fhict-academictransfer@fontys.nl

Language requirements

For the English taught programmes, the minimum English language proficiency required is explained in the table below:

TEST Bachelor's students
IELTS 6.0 (academic level)
TOEFL paper 550
TOEFL computer 213
TOEFL internet 79/80
TOEIC* 670
Cambridge ESOL FCE-C (from 169)

* only if the units 'Speaking and Writing' and 'Listening and Reading' have been passed succesfully.

The level of English proficiency must always meet the entry requirements for the chosen Fontys course. Fontys always reserves the right to require a language proficiency test for all categories of applicants.

Exemptions

Some applicants can be exempted from submitting the language proficiency test results:

  • Candidates with a Dutch mbo-4, havo- or vwo-diploma
  • EEA/EU candidates with diplomas from certain countries are exempted from the language test. Find the list of diplomas and countries here
  • Applicants whose previous education was English-taught, and taken in a country in which English is an official language
  • Applicants whose mother tongue is English.

The level of English proficiency must always meet the entry requirements for the chosen Fontys course. Fontys always reserves the right to require a language proficiency test for all categories of applicants.

Visa

As a non-EU/EEA student, the Netherlands will require an Entry Visa* (MVV) and a Residence Permit. Fontys will apply on behalf of its students for these documents. We recommend you start the process early, i.e. approximately three months before you plan to enter the Netherlands.

*except nationals from Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, South Korea, the USA and Vatican City State.

Admission requirements

HAVO diploma:

  • Culture & Society
  • Economy & Society
  • Nature & Health
  • Nature & Technology

Subject missing from your profile? 
Do you have a HAVO diploma, but are you missing one subject to meet the entry requirements? You still have the opportunity to be admitted to the study programme of your choice by passing an admission exam.

VWO diploma:

  • Culture & Society
  • Economy & Society
  • Nature & Health
  • Nature & Technology

Subject missing from your profile? 
Do you have a VWO diploma, but are you missing one subject to meet the entry requirements? You still have the opportunity to be admitted to the study programme of your choice by passing an admission exam.

From VWO to higher education?
Do you want to transfer to a higher professional education programme at Fontys with your VWO diploma? More general information can be found on fontys.nl/vwo.

If you have a VWO diploma with mathematics B, you can also opt for the accelerated bachelor HBO-ICT in Eindhoven. This three-year course is not only practically oriented, but also prepares you for a subsequent study at the university. After graduating, you can go straight into practice or choose to follow one of these three master’s programmes without any extra admission requirements:

  • Computer Science and Engineering (TU/e)
  • Data Science in Engineering (TU/e)
  • Data Science and Entrepreneurship (JADS)

Admission requirements for Accelerated Bachelor ICT & Software Engineering

  • A secondary school diploma equivalent to the Dutch VWO-diploma. Assessment will be done by Fontys. For equivalent diploma obtained in your home country have a look at the website of NUFFIC.
  • Excellent grades for Mathematics (high level).
  • Elementary level programming skills.
  • Level of English language equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (academic level) or TOEFL 80.
  • Send your motiviation letter to the programme manager through email.
  • After assessment of your documents, you will be informed whether you can be accepted for the programme or not. In case you do not fulfil the requirements of the pre-assessement you can consider to start the 3,5 years academic programme or you an choose for the regular 4 year ICT-bachelor programme.
  • If you can be accepted, you need to prepare yourself for a Pre-Assessment, meaning you will have to do an online course of around 160 hours in workload.
  • Please click here to find out more about the learning objectives of the pre-assessment.
  • In June/July/August you will be invited for an assessment interview including a test. When you will pass, you can start the accelerated 3 years bachelor programme ICT & Software Engineering.

For more information about this Accelerated Bachelor ICT & Software Engineering, please send your email to: fhict-academictransfer@fontys.nl

MBO-diploma:

  • level 4

Transition from MBO to HBO
Would you like to study at Fontys after graduating from MBO? Are you interested in knowing more about the transition to higher professional education, the study load, and the kind of work you can do after graduating? Look for more information on: fontys.nl/mbo.

HBO-ICT internship: for a successful transition from MBO to HBO
Do you (almost) have an MBO-4 diploma and are you unsure whether you’re able to transition to HBO? Follow our HBO-ICT internship, which makes the step from MBO to HBO much easier. During a period of six months, you’ll follow classes with us one day a week, and you’ll learn about all the majors within HBO-ICT. You can get used to the level and attitude that’s needed to study on an HBO level. You’ll also get to know the content of the programme. The programme starts twice a year: in February and September. 

We’ve made partnership agreements with a number of MBO schools. These include ROC ter Aa, ROC-Gildeopleidingen, ROC Leijgraaf, ROC Sint Lucas, ROC Summa, and ROC Tilburg. If you attend one of these schools, you can participate in the HBO-ICT internship. You may also be able to participate if you’re a student at another MBO school. We’ll arrange this in consultation with your school. 

Want to know more? 
Send an email with your name and your MBO programme to our MBO coordinator: mbofhict@fontys.nl 

Other diplomas:

Fast entry?
Do you have a lot of relevant knowledge or work experience? You may qualify for accelerated entry. Click here for more information, or get in touch with us!

Subject missing from your profile? 
Do you have a havo diploma, but are you missing one subject to meet the entry requirements? You still have the opportunity to be admitted to the study programme of your choice by passing an admission exam.

Not the right pre-education?  Language tests?
If you’re a Dutch national and you would like to follow the bachelor HBO-ICT course based or demand based in Eindhoven, but you don’t have the correct admission requirements and you’re over 21 years old, you must take an English language 21+ test. For this, you will only take the intellectual ability test (ACT). If you have passed this, you will have to take an English language test (IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge certificate) on your own. This test is not offered by Fontys.

The dates on which the ACT is organised at Fontys can be found here.

To take a language test, please contact IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge. More information about the minimum score you need to achieve can be found here.

You are responsible for ensuring that you take the language test on time. You’ll also have to pay for the tests yourself. In the Netherlands, these tests are offered by various providers, for instance:     

Please note: There may be a period of a few months between taking the ACT and completing the language test. It’s compulsory to apply for the language test in advance; sufficient preparation time is also required. Many tests are offered at different prices, so it’s advisable to enquire in good time and to compare them.

Foreign diploma

Do you have a diploma from abroad? Our condition is that it should meet Dutch standards. In addition, you must have sufficient knowledge of the Dutch or English language. Please contact us to have your diploma assessed and send your email to: StudyICT@fontys.nl

Costs

The tuition fees indicator helps you to determine the tuition rate for your situation. The information and tuition rates from this indicator are without engagement.

For the 2021-2022 academic year, you can count on a one-time discount on tuition fees from the ‘Nationaal Programma Onderwijs’. Do you want to know what this means for you personally? Check the tuition fees indicator to see how high your tuition fees are for academic year 2021-2022.


Statutory tuition fees and institutional tuition fees

A distinction is made between statutory tuition fees and institutional tuition fees. Only if you satisfy all statutory requirements regarding your nationality and if you have not yet been awarded a degree, will you be eligible for statutory tuition fees. Via the tuition fees indicator, you can secure an indication of the type of tuition fees that will be applicable in your situation. To do so, please make use of the indicator above.

Distinctions are made between the following types of Institutional Tuition Fees:

  • Low institutional tuition fees
  • High institutional tuition fees


Different types of tuition fees and Exemption Regulations

These different types of tuition fees and the Exemption Regulations are fully detailed in the

    The amount to be paid may vary in accordance with the following situations:

    • If you have enrolled in more than one course programme (at Fontys and/or elsewhere), it is possible that you may only be obliged to pay one set of statutory tuition fees.
    • If you believe that you may be eligible to pay only the statutory tuition fees on the basis of information that may be unknown to us, please report this to your Course Department.
    • If it later transpires that you do not meet the requirements for statutory tuition fees, you will be obliged to pay the (higher) institutional tuition fees and if this is the case, you will be notified accordingly.

    Fontys currently offers several scholarships for Non-Eu / Non-EEA students. You might also be eligible for other scholarships not provided by Fontys. These can be found on Grantfinder.nl

    Paying in instalments

    Collection will take place in a maximum of ten equal instalments on or around the 26th of the month. Depending upon the processing time required after your enrolment, the direct debit may need to be moved to the following month. If so, the amount outstanding will then be divided and added to the remaining instalments to be executed until and including the June instalment.

    If paying the full sum in a single payment

    If you commence your studies on 1 September, the direct debit pertaining to your Tuition Fees will be executed on or around 25 September. If you commence your studies after 1 September, the direct debit will be executed on or around the 26th of the month in which you commence your studies.

    Non EU students

    Incoming Non EU students will receive a payment letter from their study department which must be paid before the deadline. In the following academic years payment can be done by direct debit.

    Non-Sepa

    If you have a Bank account number, of which the bank is not situated in one of the SEPA countries, and you are a national of a country outside the EEA without an address in The Netherlands, then you will receive a paymentletter from Fontys via your course department.

    The Dutch currency unit is the Euro (i.e. abbreviated to ‘EUR’ or ‘€’).

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

    Dutch Immigration Service (IND) requires non-EEA students to proof they have access to € 11,200 per year (€ 5.600 per semester)

    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. 

    Before starting your study at Fontys, you must find suitable housing. Unfortunately, it is not easy for international students to find accommodation in the Netherlands due to the housing crisis. Start your accommodation search early. Please be aware that finding a place to live is your own responsibility. However, we are happy to assist in any way we can.

     

    Career prospects

    As the world of ICT is changing so rapidly, we may prepare and train you for positions that don’t even exist yet! It’s our priority to ensure that you keep developing yourself. Your future profession also depends on your specialisations. Think of positions such as:

    • business informatics specialist
    • cyber security specialist
    • game developer
    • digital media product creator
    • software engineer

    Of course, you can also continue your studies for a master’s degree.

     

    Livia Popper

    "Hard work always pays off! I am extremely happy to have done both my internship and graduation assignments in collaboration with Koninklijke Philips N.V. and multiple hospitals around the Netherlands. I specialised in Applied Data Science because data is all around us. This specialisation allowed me to apply machine learning techniques on my projects and assignments. I learned a lot at Fontys and I feel privileged for all the opportunities!".

    Want to know more about our bachelor programmes in ICT?

    How to apply

    All applications for our programmes have to be conducted via www.studielink.nl. Studielink is an online portal that allows applicants to apply and maintain their registration whenever they want to.

    The application process may differ for EEA, non-EEA and Dutch students. Please read below what applies for you.

    Application deadlines (EEA)

    September intake February intake
    15 May 15 November

    Start your online application

    • Log in to Studielink: www.studielink.nl.
    • Submit your personal details (please ensure that you enter your names as stated on your passport and/or identity card), ensuring that all details are entered correctly, i.e. capital letters where required.
    • Add your previous or current education and answer the supplementary questions. Even students who don’t have their secondary high school diploma yet, can apply.
    • Choose the correct study programe and the correct intake (February or September).
    • Fill out ICT - Fontys University of Applicied Sciences - HBO Bachelor - Fulltime - English.
    • When asked, choose Course Based learning format.
    • Then select this card:

      Within Studielink, choose this option:

      Programme B INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY fulltime
      Type of study programme HBO Bachelor
      Educational institution Fontys University of Applied Sciences
      Location Eindhoven
      Start as Both first-year and advanced-year student

      After your enrolment request has been sent, you will immediately receive a confirmation e-mail from Studielink.

      Apply for assistance in finding student accommodation?

      Deadline for September intake: June 15th Deadline for February intake: December 8th

      more information

      Application deadlines (NON-EEA)

      September intake February intake
      15 May 15 November

      Start your online application

      • Log in to Studielink: www.studielink.nl.
      • Submit your personal details (please ensure that you enter your names as stated on your passport and/or identity card), ensuring that all details are entered correctly, i.e. capital letters where required.
      • Add your previous or current education and answer the supplementary questions. Even students who don’t have their secondary high school diploma yet, can apply.
      • Choose the correct study programe and the correct intake (February or September).
      • Fill out ICT - Fontys University of Applicied Sciences - HBO Bachelor - Fulltime - English.
      • When asked, choose Course Based learning format.
      • Then select this card:

        Within Studielink, choose this option:

        Programme B INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY fulltime
        Type of study programme HBO Bachelor
        Educational institution Fontys University of Applied Sciences
        Location Eindhoven
        Start as Both first-year and advanced-year student

        After your enrolment request has been sent, you will immediately receive a confirmation e-mail from Studielink.

        Apply for assistance in finding student accommodation?

        Deadline for September intake: June 15th Deadline for February intake: December 8th

        more information

        Application deadlines (NL)

        September intake February intake
        31 August 31 January

        Start your online application

        • Log in to Studielink: www.studielink.nl.
        • Submit your personal details (please ensure that you enter your names as stated on your passport and/or identity card), ensuring that all details are entered correctly, i.e. capital letters where required.
        • Add your previous or current education and answer the supplementary questions. Even students who don’t have their secondary high school diploma yet, can apply.
        • Choose the correct study programe and the correct intake (February or September).
        • Fill out ICT - Fontys University of Applicied Sciences - HBO Bachelor - Fulltime - English.
        • When asked, choose Course Based learning format.
        • Then select this card:

          Within Studielink, choose this option:

          Programme B INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY fulltime
          Type of study programme HBO Bachelor
          Educational institution Fontys University of Applied Sciences
          Location Eindhoven
          Start as Both first-year and advanced-year student

          After your enrolment request has been sent, you will immediately receive a confirmation e-mail from Studielink.

           

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