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Master System Design
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Master System Design

3 year(s)
Starts September
English
Master
Part-time
Eindhoven

Boost your career as a system engineer. Apply now for the part-time Master System Design at Fontys!

Admission timeline

May 15

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Advance your engineering career while you work.

Ready to lead in high-tech system design? Join the part-time Master System Design programme at Fontys University of Applied Science in Eindhoven. Learn how a complete system with multiple components works and how to design and optimize it effectively. Deepen your expertise in architecture, mechanics, and control engineering while continuing your professional career, designing systems that make a global impact.

Is this study programme right for you?

  • Complete your Master in Science in two years while balancing your job and studies.

    This programme offers direct entry for students with an Engineering Bachelor's degree.

  • Acquire skills to design complex, adaptive systems for the high-tech industry.

    The rise of intelligent systems demands innovative engineers.

  • Build expertise through hands-on projects and interdisciplinary teamwork.

    Find solutions for real-world challenges in Brainport, the Netherlands' high-tech design hub.

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Your programme

Shape the future while advancing in your career!

Develop competencies for an advanced position with Fontys MSc Master System Design, mastering technical and leadership skills while working. Specialise in high-tech systems, overseeing system architecture and innovation. Benefit from coaching to strengthen your identity in an evolving environment.

Your programme

What are you going to learn?

  • Master both technical and leadership skills for advanced system design.

    As a T-shaped professional, you'll combine deep expertise with broad business knowledge.

  • Specialise in designing and managing complex high-tech systems.

    Learn system architecture, modeling, and control for multidisciplinary projects.

  • Collaborate with leading high-tech companies like ASML, Philips, VDL, and more.

    Enhance your career opportunities by gaining valuable insights while you work.

Your programme

What will the next three years look like?

The Master System Design teaches you about system architecture, mechanics, and AI through flexible modules, self-study, and projects that fit around your job. In the third year, you’ll complete your final project and thesis, all while continuing your professional work.

Students of Fontys Master System Design
Your future

Career growth with a Master of Science without a career pause

While studying, you’ll develop multidisciplinary modules when you work in a large company, or lead product development in smaller firms. Career opportunities abound in high-tech engineering firms, developing systems like satellites, microscopes, and factory automation.

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!

Gebouw Nexus in Eindhoven EN

On the grounds of Eindhoven University of Technology sits the Nexus building. This is where students who want to contribute to the technical sector of tomorrow come together. With several labs and workshops, Nexus provides a platform for innovation and progress.

Costs

Tuition fees and cost of living in the Netherlands

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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Master System Design

Start

September

Language

English

Duration

3 year(s)

Degree

Master

Study load

Part-time

Location

Eindhoven

Specs

Master System Design

Start

September

Language

English

Duration

3 year(s)

Degree

Master

Study load

Part-time

Location

Eindhoven
May 15

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, the housing application deadline is June 15.

Master System Design

Admission timeline

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

  • Start your orientation

    Have you attended a study orientation event already?

    Take a look at our orientation events

  • Application deadline

    May 15

    Apply through Studielink

  • 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

  • 1 September 2025

    Start study programme
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The programme combines lectures, self-study, and project work to provide a comprehensive learning experience. ^4 hours per week lecture; ^8 hours per week self-study; ^8 hours per week projects.