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Deadline for September intake: June 15th Deadline for February intake: December 8th
more informationDevelopments 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.
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.
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:
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 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.
For more information about this Accelerated Bachelor ICT & Software Engineering, please send your email to: fhict-academictransfer@fontys.nl
For all course programmes a minimum level of proficiency in the English language is required. Read more detailed information.
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 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.
For more information about this Accelerated Bachelor ICT & Software Engineering, please send your email to: fhict-academictransfer@fontys.nl
For all course programmes a minimum level of proficiency in the English language is required. Read more detailed information.
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.
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.
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:
For more information about this Accelerated Bachelor ICT & Software Engineering, please send your email to: fhict-academictransfer@fontys.nl
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
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.
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
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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:
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:
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
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 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.
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.
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 € 11,520 per year (€ 5,760 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.
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:
Of course, you can also continue your studies for a master’s degree.
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.
September intake | February intake |
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15 May | 15 November |
Start your online application
Programme | B INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY fulltime |
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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.
Deadline for September intake: June 15th Deadline for February intake: December 8th
more informationSeptember intake | February intake |
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15 May | 15 November |
Start your online application
Programme | B INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY fulltime |
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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.
Deadline for September intake: June 15th Deadline for February intake: December 8th
more informationSeptember intake | February intake |
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31 August | 31 January |
Start your online application
Programme | B INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY fulltime |
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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.
In the factsheet you will find the most important programme informtion at a glance.