The bachelor’s programme Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (MIRT) is a 4-year, full-time programme. In these 4 years, you’ll learn how to use medical equipment in order to prepare, execute and process visual imaging research and treatment. You’ll be trained as the professional link between technology, safety and patient care. The programme covers how the human body functions, which examination you can perform when presented with a clinical case, which equipment you should use for diagnoses or treatments and how these devices work. We’ll teach you the effects of radiation and radioactivity on the human body and how you can protect yourself and your patient against these effects.
You will learn to use medical equipment to prepare, perform and process imaging studies and treatments. You are a link between technology, safety and patient care. You will learn how the human body works, which examinations go with which disease, which equipment is needed and how this equipment works.
You learn:
Due to the technical nature of the course, it’s important that you’re sufficiently proficient in advanced mathematics and physics (see 'Requirements' below).
You will receive a lot of study supervision, particularly in the first year. You will be part of an allocated principal group, with 12 fellow students.
The hospital internships are done in the first year and are a fixed part of the programme.
For the English taught programmes, the minimum English language proficiency required is explained in the table on this website.
The level of English proficiency must always meet the entry requirements for the chosen Fontys course. Fontys always reserves the right to require a language proficiency test for all categories of applicants.
An IELTS/TOEFL or TOEIC language proficiency certificate can be no older than 2 years at the start of the academic year (for the September 2025 intake your certificate has to be issued on or after September 1st, 2023). A Cambdrige certificate does not have an expiration date.
Some applicants may be exempted from submitting the language proficiency test results:
All other applicants need to submit a proof of English proficiency by means of one of the mentioned certificates.
The level of English proficiency must always meet the entry requirements for the chosen Fontys course. Fontys always reserves the right to require a language proficiency test for all categories of applicants.
For the English taught programmes, the minimum English language proficiency required is explained in the table on this website.
The level of English proficiency must always meet the entry requirements for the chosen Fontys course. Fontys always reserves the right to require a language proficiency test for all categories of applicants.
An IELTS/TOEFL or TOEIC language proficiency certificate can be no older than 2 years at the start of the academic year (for the september 2025 intake your certificate has to be issued on or after September 1st, 2023). A Cambdrige certificate does not have an expiration date.
Some applicants may be exempted from submitting the language proficiency test results:
All other applicants need to submit a proof of English proficiency by means of one of the mentioned certificates.
The level of English proficiency must always meet the entry requirements for the chosen Fontys course. Fontys always reserves the right to require a language proficiency test for all categories of applicants.
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.
More information about VisaFor 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.
MIRT is an intensive study programme that has a focus on medical, technical and communication aspects. Subjects such as Anatomy, Pathology and Physiology all demand extensive knowledge.To be eligible to follow the course programme, there are no specific profile requirements, but knowledge of Physics is recommended and knowledge of Mathematics is required in all cases.You have to be competent in: mental arithmetic, algebra, rearranging formula’s, exponentials, converting units, trigonometry, reading and plotting graphs on logarithmic paper. When you don’t have these skills consider whether MIRT is the right study option for you. As a prospective student for the MIRT English Stream programme, you must have obtained a diploma of secondary general education or secondary vocational education equivalent to Dutch standards. The diploma, list of grades and the level of Mathematics of your previous education will be evaluated to determine if you are admissible.
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The amount to be paid may vary in accordance with the following situations:
Some Fontys study programmes offer the NL scholarship to their students. Check out the link to see if this study programme participates and for more information.
Information about NL scholarshipYou might also be eligible for other scholarships not provided by Fontys. These can be found on the Study in NL website.
Go to StudyinNLCollection will occur in a maximum of ten equal instalments on or around the 26th of the month. Depending upon the processing time required after your enrolment, the direct debit may need to be moved to the following month. If so, the amount outstanding will then be divided and added to the remaining instalments to be executed until and including the June instalment.
If you commence your studies on 1 September, the direct debit pertaining to your Tuition Fees will be executed on or around 25 September. If you commence your studies after 1 September, the direct debit will be executed on or around the 26th of the month in which you commence your studies.
Incoming non-EU students will receive a payment letter from their study department, which must be paid before the deadline. In the following academic years, payment can be made by direct debit.
If you have a Bank account number of which the bank is not situated in one of the SEPA countries, and you are a national of a country outside the EEA without an address in The Netherlands, then you will receive a payment letter from Fontys via your course department.
The Dutch currency unit is the Euro (i.e. abbreviated to ‘EUR’ or ‘€’).
The average living expenses per month for a foreign student living and studying in Holland are between EUR 1,100 and EUR 1,500 per month. These living expenses cover rent, insurance, food, public transportation, books, clothing and other general costs.
Dutch Immigration Service (IND) requires non-EEA students to proof they have access to € 14.641 per year (€ 7.320 per semester)
Costs within the first months upon arrival will be higher than all other months due to a housing deposit, intro week and books. Study books are usually bought at the start of the semester and therefore it is wise to reserve and have direct access to an amount at the start of the semester which can cover the price of all study books and the living expenses for the first two months.
Before starting your study at Fontys, you must find suitable housing. Unfortunately, it is not easy for international students to find accommodation in the Netherlands due to the housing crisis. Start your accommodation search early. Please be aware that finding a place to live is your own responsibility. However, we are happy to assist in any way we can.
More information about accommodationThe MIRT programme at Fontys University of Applied Sciences will prepare you for the profession of medical imaging and radiotherapy expert (diagnostic and therapeutic radiographer). Due to variation in the legislation and regulations of different countries concerning operating medical devices that deliver (ionising) radiation, additional work experience or other proof of skill could be required in your country of origin.
The degree programme Bachelor Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy at Fontys Allied Health Professions is of EQF level 6 according to the Dublin descriptors bachelor level. To get your Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy degree qualified please contact the official qualification agency of the country you want to work.
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All applications for our programmes have to be conducted via www.studielink.nl. Studielink is an online portal that allows applicants to apply and maintain their registration whenever they want to. You can apply for academic year 2025-2026 as from October 1st.
The application process may differ for EU and Non-EU students, please read below what applies to you.
The MIRT programme only starts in September.
| September intake | |
|---|---|
| If you want to apply for accommodation | 15 June |
| If you arrange accommodation yourself | 1 August |
Start your online application
| Educational institution | Fontys Hogescholen |
|---|---|
| Location of educational institution | Eindhoven |
| Programme | MIRT ES programme |
| September intake | |
|---|---|
| If you want to apply for accommodation | 1 June |
| If you arrange accommodation yourself | 1 June |
Start your online application
| Educational institution | Fontys Hogescholen |
|---|---|
| Location of educational institution | Eindhoven |
| Programme | MIRT ES programme |
The application procedure consists of two steps.First, you have to apply for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (MIRT) programme through Studielink. The full name of the programme in Studielink is Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (MIRT). You must choose 1 September 2025 as start date of the programme.
Secondly, after registering via Studielink, we wish to receive the following documents:
You can upload these files, after you have registered in Studielink, through this link
In case you have not graduated yet, please inform us when you will receive your diploma and send us your certified grade lists with the grades which you received up until now/your predicted grades (pdf files only) to admissions-fahp@fontys.nl.
In some cases it is possible to do an enrolment application after the deadline has passed, but we can't guarantee anymore to do the diploma evaluation on time (or apply for a residence permit in case you are a non-EU student). Please always contact admissions-fahp@fontys.nl first if you want to apply when the deadline has passed.
For more information see 'Requirements'.
Thirdly, we wish to receive the following documents by regular post:
Original certified hard copies of your diploma and list of grades (including sworn translations of these documents, if they are not in English, German or French).
An original certified hard copy is a copy of your diploma and list of grades with a stamp and signature on it. Please send us the original certified hard copy and not a copy or scan of the certified hard copy.
Fontys University of Applied Sciences Fontys Allied Health Professions P.O. Box 347 5600 AH Eindhoven The Netherlands If your postal service provider doesn't ship to P.O. boxes, you can use the address below: Fontys University of Applied Sciences Fontys Allied Health Professions Rachelsmolen 1 5612 MA Eindhoven The Netherlands
If you want to be eligible for student accommodation, please make sure your file is complete by June 15th.You have to be fully enrolled before June 15th to be eligible for accommodation, which means:
For more information on student accommodation and how to apply for student accommodation, please visit this site.
What does the open day look like?
After a welcome in building R12 and a short introduction, we will go over the program with you and you will get a short presentation about the program. Then you will be given a guided tour accompanied by students and teachers. This way you will get a good impression of the campus, get a impression of the atmosphere of the practical classrooms and you can immediately ask all your questions!
Come by public transportation!
Campus Rachelsmolen in Eindhoven is easily accessible by train and bus. From the train station you can reach our campus within 10-15 minutes walk.
Do you prefer to come by car?
No problem, but keep in mind that there are limited parking facilities on campus. Fortunately, you can park for free on the TU/e grounds, but you still have to walk about 10-15 minutes.
We look forward to see you during the open day of the MIRT!
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