Fontys University: Tuition, English Programs & How to Apply (2027)

Fontys University of Applied Sciences is a large public university of applied sciences with English-taught programs in Eindhoven, Tilburg and Venlo. For 2026/27, non-EU students pay €10,210 per year, or €13,080 for engineering, ICT and science programs. Many bachelor's start in both September and February, which gives you a second chance if you miss the main intake.

Right now (October 2026) the February 2027 intake is still open for international students until 15 November 2026. Below are the fees, programs, requirements and steps.

Why Fontys is good value

Fontys charges non-EU students around €10,000 a year for most programs, well below the institutional fees of Dutch research universities. Its 22 English-taught bachelor's are the largest range among the Dutch universities of applied sciences we track, with a strong focus on engineering and ICT in the Eindhoven region.

• Two intakes for many engineering, ICT and business bachelor's
• Bachelor's entry at the Dutch HAVO level for most programs
• Arts programs in Tilburg (music, dance, circus) for students who pass an audition
• Fontys offers housing for students who apply before its housing deadlines

Fontys tuition fees

For 2027/28, Fontys shows fees only through its online tuition fees indicator, so check your exact amount there before you budget. Fontys does not mention an application fee.

English-taught programs at Fontys

Bachelor's (4 years)

• Engineering: Automotive Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Design Engineering, Logistics Engineering
• Science and ICT: Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Applied Science – Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, ICT, Information Technology (Venlo)
• Business: International Business, Marketing Management, Finance & Control, Logistics Management, Industrial Engineering and Management, Communication – International Communication Management
• Health and arts: Physiotherapy, Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, Music, Dance, Circus and Performance Art

Master's

Examples include AI-Translator (1 year full-time), Applied IT (1 year full-time) and Applied Quantum Technology (2 years, applied for through Amsterdam UAS). Part-time master's may not qualify for a student visa. Compare programs across the country in our English-taught programs guide.

Admission requirements

For a bachelor's you need a secondary diploma comparable to Dutch HAVO (VWO for a few options, such as the February start of Applied Science). Engineering and ICT usually require mathematics; science programs require physics or chemistry. Music, Dance and Circus require an audition. For a master's you need a relevant bachelor's, and some programs use a portfolio or intake interview.

English: IELTS Academic 6.0 (each part 6.0, one may be 5.5), TOEFL iBT 4.5 on the new scale, Cambridge/Linguaskill 169, PTE 61, LanguageCert 65 or TOEIC 865/335. Tests must be taken at a test centre and be at most 2 years old. Fontys may ask for a test even if your diploma is in English.

Deadlines

Program pages print 1 May 2027 for September, while the general deadlines page states 1 June for non-EEA students; use the earlier date to be safe. Arts programs have their own audition deadlines (for example Dance 1 March, Circus 1 April). Housing applications close on 15 June for September and in early December for February.

Scholarships

Fontys takes part in the NL Scholarship, a partial first-year scholarship for selected non-EEA students. The Fontys scholarship page does not state the amount or deadline; nationally the NL Scholarship is a one-off €5,000. Read our scholarships guide and plan to pay the full cost yourself.

Living in Eindhoven, Tilburg or Venlo

Fontys's English-taught programs are spread over three cities, so check which campus your program uses before you look for a room. Study in NL says students in the Netherlands spend on average €1,000–€1,500 a month, and an average room costs about €550 a month depending on the city. There is a national housing shortage, so start early, use Fontys housing if you can, and never pay for a room you have not seen (an online viewing is acceptable).

With your student residence permit you may work up to 16 hours a week, or full-time in June, July and August, once your employer has a work permit (TWV) for you. Internships that are part of your program do not need a TWV. Do not count on part-time work to cover your fees; the IND wants to see your full proof of funds in advance.

Honest pros and cons

How to apply to Fontys

1. 1

   Choose your program and intake

   Decide between February 2027 and September 2027.

2. 2

   Check the fee

   Use Fontys's tuition fees indicator for your program and year.

3. 3

   Apply in Studielink

   Submit via Studielink before the deadline.

4. 4

   Upload documents

   Send your grade lists, diploma and proof of English to Fontys; non-EEA students complete extra visa steps.

5. 5

   Arrange housing

   Apply for Fontys housing before 15 June (September) or early December (February).

6. 6

   Prove your funds and get your visa

   Fontys applies to the IND; you collect the MVV abroad.

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