Requirements & application

For students of other nationalities, who followed the British curriculum, the minimum requirements are:

• 1. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma with Mathematics and Physics or
• 2. Access to Higher Education Diploma or
• 3. General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) in 4 subjects (with grade A to C or 9 to 4) + a General Certificate of Education (GCE) with 2 relevant subjects (Mathematics and Physics) at AS level (with grade A-C). A total of 6 different subjects, preferably including English and Mathematics or
• 4. General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) in 4 subjects (with grade A to C or 9 to 4) + General Certificate of Education (GCE) with 2 relevant subjects (Mathematics and Physics) at A level (with grade D/E). A total of 6 different subjects, preferably including English and Mathematics or
• 5. General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) in 3 subjects (with grade A to C or 9 to 4) + General Certificate of Education (GCE) with 3 relevant subjects (including Mathematics and Physics) at A level (with grade A to C). A total of 6 different subjects, including English and Mathematics.

For students who are in possession of an IB diploma:

We accept HL and SL results, and these students can be exempted from the English language requirement. Physics and Mathematics are mandatory subjects (regardless of the level, HL or SL). The minimum score is 24 points (IB diploma awarded).

For students with other secondary education/ high school diplomas:

As soon as your application is visible in Studielink we will contact you by e-mail and ask you to send us your documents for the diploma assessment. If you are curious whether your secondary school diploma is equivalent to Dutch standards and offers access to higher education in the Netherlands, please check the website of the Dutch foreign credentials evaluation centre, Nuffic.

For all course programmes a minimum level of proficiency in the English language is required. Read more about that on this webpage.

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.

Basic course in Mathematics and Physics

Haven't had mathematics and physics for a long time? Then this course is the perfect fit for you! For 4 months, you will be offered classes 1 evening a week at Fontys in Eindhoven. Check our Basic Mathematics and Physics course website for the application options and further explanation.

Short refresher course Mathematics

Would you like to refresh your mathematics knowledge before starting your studies? This is possible with this short mathematics refresher course. Visit our Math Refresher Course website for enrollment options and further information.

Please note these courses are only available in Dutch language.

For the English taught programmes, the minimum English language proficiency required. As an applicant with a Dutch MBO-4, HAVO- or VWO-diploma you can be exempted from submitting the language proficiency test.