Fontys University of Applied Sciences

Welcome to Fontys in the Netherlands!

Located in the Netherlands, Fontys University of Applied Sciences is a leading comprehensive European University of Applied Sciences offering higher education from undergraduate to graduate level.

Fontys University of Applied Sciences is based in the south of the Netherlands near the borders of Germany and Belgium - one of the most dynamic regions in Europe. The two largest of the Fontys campuses are located in the cities of Eindhoven and Tilburg. In Venlo, Fontys has recently established an international campus.

Fontys University of Applied Sciences is a learning community, which means that the key focus of learning is on the development of personal competences in varying, small student groups and in close interaction with society.

Fontys maintains close relationships with industry, business and public services. The education curriculum at Fontys stresses the importance of the application of theory into practice through the invaluable experience of a long-term internships. The university also closely monitors developments in the labour market, and applies them to its education programmes. This enables Fontys students to embark successfully on their professional careers.

Furthermore, Fontys University of Applied Sciences invests in joint research education programmes with industry, business and public services, to disseminate applied research results. Fontys encourages its graduates to develop international competences by means of international exchanges and internships via partnerships with hundreds of universities and companies all over the world. The student population from various foreign countries at Fontys campuses adds to the learning and social experience, providing an opportunity to study and interact with students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.