Fontys University of Applied Sciences

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Fontys University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands, renowned for its strong, practice-oriented approach to higher education and close ties to the high-tech and creative industries of the Brainport Eindhoven region. The institution is particularly celebrated for its robust faculties in engineering, information technology, business administration, and the creative arts. Fontys offers a wide variety of fully English-taught bachelor’s and master’s programs designed to prepare students directly for the global labor market through mandatory internships and applied research projects. International students benefit from a welcoming, multicultural campus environment supported by dedicated international offices that assist with housing, immigration, and integration from day one. What truly sets Fontys apart is its philosophy of "attention and challenge," which combines small-group, project-led learning with personalized coaching to ensure every student develops both professional competence and personal leadership skills.

Background

Fontys University of Applied Sciences is a Dutch university of applied sciences, located in the southern Netherlands. It has over 44,000 students on several campuses. The three largest Fontys campuses are located in the cities of Eindhoven, Tilburg and Venlo. The name Fontys comes from the Latin word "fons" which means "source". Fontys offers 200 bachelor's and master's study programmes in the fields of economics, technology, health care, social work, sports and teacher training. A selection of these programmes are offered in German and English. Independent Dutch university rankings by Keuzegids place Fontys among the top-ranked large universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands. In 2014, former Fontys Chairperson Nienke Meijer was named the "Most Influential Woman in the Netherlands".

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