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Industrial Design Engineering

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Industrial Design Engineering

4 year(s)
English
Bachelor
Full-time
Venlo

Are you curious, creative, accurate, and do you have a drive to create? Join the Bachelor Industrial Design Engineering!

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Design tomorrow: innovate, create, and sustain today!

At Fontys Industrial Design Engineering, you learn to design new or re-imagine existing products. Our programme blends creativity and technology, preparing you for a dynamic industry. Become a designer focused on aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability.

Is the programme Industrial Design Engineering right for you?

  • Study at Fontys in Venlo in an international, project-based environment.

    English is the main language for your studies.

  • The programme blends 60% design and 40% engineering.

    This unique combination prepares you to become an Industrial Designer in an international market.

  • Excellent workshop facilities to create and test prototypes.

    Develop collaborative skills essential for an industrial designer.

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Industrial Design Engineering is the perfect combination of creativity and engineering.

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Your programme

Ready to learn everything about the entire design process at Fontys?

In 4 years, you’ll learn to design and prototype new products, from concept to market. Acquire skills in aesthetics, production methods, and user-centred research. You'll integrate theory and practice, working on real-life projects and learning everything about the commercial aspects involved.

Your programme

What are you going to learn?

  • Integrate theory and practice from day one.

    Combine real projects with self-study in a design studio not a classroom.

  • Develop a professional attitude by working with clients on live projects.

    Acquire skills to visualise and present concepts.

  • Gain knowledge in materials, engineering, and manufacturing processes.

    Define and justify your designs from a technical perspective.

Your programme

What will the next 4 years look like?

During your Bachelor in Industrial Design Engineering, you'll combine real projects with self-study in a design studio not a classroom. Every week is different with client meetings and presentations mixed with workshops on design theory and skills development.

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Your future

Kickstart your design career at Fontys in Venlo

The business sector has an increasing demand for BSc graduates in Industrial Design Engineering. After graduation, you could work as a product designer or design engineer at innovative companies like Philips, Canon, and Bosch, shaping the future of innovation. 

Admission & application

Admission requirements

  • You must have a diploma of higher secondary education that is equivalent to Dutch standards.

    Make sure to check all admission requirements.

  • A minimum level of proficiency in the English language is required.

Our campus

Studying at Fontys means you learn, make friends, and enjoy an exciting student life.

Discover our campus: beautiful and well-equipped study spaces, trendy coffee corners, and pleasant campus squares. Everything for your growth and enjoyment!

Costs

Curious about the costs of this study programme? 

Use our tuition fees indicator and understand the monthly living expenses for international students in the Netherlands, ranging from EUR 900 to EUR 1,100.

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Industrial Design Engineering

Start

September

Language

English

Duration

4 year(s)

Degree

Bachelor

Study load

Full-time

Location

Venlo

Specs

Industrial Design Engineering

Start

September

Language

English

Duration

4 year(s)

Degree

Bachelor

Study load

Full-time

Location

Venlo

Check all deadlines

Admission timeline

Wondering what's to come after applying for this programme? Go over the entire admission process.

Please note! If you wish to apply for housing through Fontys, housing application deadline is June 15.

Industrial Design Engineering

Admission timeline

Wondering what's to come after applying for this programme? Check out the entire admission process.

  • Start your orientation for September

    Have you attended a study orientation event already?

    Take a look at our orientation events
  • Application deadline to start in September

    EEA students that wish to apply for housing: June 15, without housing: Aug. 1, all non-EEA students: June 1.

    Apply through Studielink
    Read more on the Admission & application page.
  • Submit required files

    Submission and assessment of grade lists, diploma and proof of language. For non EEA-students: additional steps can be required.

  • Complete your payment

    The tuition fees indicator helps you to determine the tuition rate for your situation.

    Everything about finances
  • Arrange student housing

    Fontys can offer housing for a limited number of international students. Fill in the housing application form before the deadline (June 15).

    More info about housing
  • End of August

    Get to know Fontys Venlo and your fellow students during Purple Introduction week.

    Take a look at your introduction programme
  • 1 September 2025

    Start study programme

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