Requirements & application

As a prospective Bachelor's student you must have a diploma of higher secondaryeducation that is equivalent to Dutch standards. In order to be admitted to Fontys University of Applied Sciences students must be eligible for higher education through a diploma of secondary education / high school diploma with good results. For international students thismeans that you can be admitted with one of the following diploma’s/certificates if youmeet all the requirements:

• Senior high school diploma, which generally grants access to a Bachelor programme in the country of issue.
• General Certificate of Secondary Education in 4 subjects with marks ranging from A-C, plus a General Certificate of Education with 2 subjects at advanced subsidiary level
• International Baccalaureate Diploma.
• Baccalauréat Général.
• For German students specifically: Fachabitur or Abitur (Fachhochschulreife or Allgemeine Hochschulreife)

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 center, Nuffic:

As a prospective Bachelor's student you must have a diploma of higher secondary education that is equivalent to Dutch standards. In order to be admitted to Fontys University of Applied Sciences students must be eligible for higher education through a diploma of secondary education / high school diploma with good results. For international students this means that you can be admitted with one of the following diploma’s/certificates if you meet all the requirements:

• Senior high school diploma, which generally grants access to a Bachelor programme in the country of issue
• General Certificate of Secondary Education in 4 subjects with marks ranging from A-C, plus a General Certificate of Education with 2 subjects at advanced subsidiary level
• International Baccalaureate Diploma
• Baccalauréat Général
• American High School Diploma (AP courses are strongly recommended)

If your diploma is not on this list, we still advise you to send us your documents (after you have submitted an application in Studielink) so that we can evaluate if you are admissible for the study programme.

For all course programmes a minimum level of proficiency in the English language is required. Read more detailed information.

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.

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.

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.

Fontys University of Applied Sciences will act according to the Code of Conduct.