Fontys University of Applied Sciences

Fontys University of Applied Sciences (Fontys Hogescholen) is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands, with main campuses in Eindhoven, Tilburg, and Venlo in the province of North Brabant and Limburg. It offers professionally oriented bachelor’s and master’s programmes across technology, business, education, health, arts, and social studies, combining classroom learning with internships and close ties to regional industry. As a Dutch hogeschool, Fontys focuses on practice-based education and applied research rather than traditional academic research-university pathways. Many programmes are taught in Dutch and English, and the institution attracts a sizable international student community alongside Dutch students. Teaching and facilities are spread across multiple urban campuses rather than a single residential estate. Fontys works closely with companies and public organisations in the Brainport Eindhoven region and beyond, supporting innovation projects, living labs, and work placements that prepare graduates for professional careers.