Fontys University of Applied Sciences
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Fontys University of Applied Sciences is a Dutch vocational university with several campuses located in the souther Netherlands
. It offers 200 bachelor and master programs in the fields of technology
, economics
, social work
, health care
and teacher training. A selection of these programmes is offered in English.
The overall management of Fontys University of Applied Sciences lies with the Executive Board. Both the Executive Board and the individual schools call upon the Fontys Support Unit for a range of services. The Support Unit itself comprises a series of departments including ITC services, Student facilities, Administration and Domestic facilities.
Fontys is based in the south of the Netherlands near the border with Germany
and Belgium
. The two largest Fontys campuses are located in the cities of Eindhoven and Tilburg
. In Venlo
, Fontys has recently established an International Campus.
Over 3,500 out of the 37,000 Fontys students come from abroad; they represent more than 70 countries around the world, with a large delegation from Germany. Many of these international students are enrolled as exchange students or degree students in English-taught bachelor
and master
programmes, often offered in cooperation with Fontys’ partner universities in other countries.
All Fontys degree programmes are accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO) or equivalent British accreditation bodies. Fontys has signed the ‘Code of Conduct with respect to international students in Dutch higher education.’ This code sets out standards for Dutch higher education in their dealings with international students.
Tilburg
Venlo
Tilburg
Venlo
The Student Facilities department at Fontys University of Applied Sciences offers advice and support about financial affairs, course-related matters, practical matters, sports facilities and student associations, supervises during the course of studies and provides information about events relating to the study process.
The Fontys International Students Association (FISA) gives international students or visitors at Fontys first-hand information about the Fontys organization. The goal of the Fontys International Student Association is ensuring the well-being and rights of the international students. Every year FISA organizes multicultural events such as introduction day, multicultural day, sports day and graduation day.
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
. It offers 200 bachelor and master programs in the fields of technology
Technology
Technology is the making, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems or methods of organization in order to solve a problem or perform a specific function. It can also refer to the collection of such tools, machinery, and procedures. The word technology comes ;...
, economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
, social work
Social work
Social Work is a professional and academic discipline that seeks to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of an individual, group, or community by intervening through research, policy, community organizing, direct practice, and teaching on behalf of those afflicted with poverty or any real or...
, health care
Health care
Health care is the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in humans. Health care is delivered by practitioners in medicine, chiropractic, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, allied health, and other care providers...
and teacher training. A selection of these programmes is offered in English.
Organization
Fontys University of Applied Sciences presents itself as a learning community, which means that the focus of learning is on the development of professional and personal competences in small student groups, in close interaction with the society. Fontys maintains close relationships with industry, business and public services.The overall management of Fontys University of Applied Sciences lies with the Executive Board. Both the Executive Board and the individual schools call upon the Fontys Support Unit for a range of services. The Support Unit itself comprises a series of departments including ITC services, Student facilities, Administration and Domestic facilities.
Fontys is based in the south of the Netherlands near the border with Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
. The two largest Fontys campuses are located in the cities of Eindhoven and Tilburg
Tilburg
Tilburg is a landlocked municipality and a city in the Netherlands, located in the southern province of Noord-Brabant.Tilburg municipality also includes the villages of Berkel-Enschot and Udenhout....
. In Venlo
Venlo
Venlo is a municipality and a city in the southeastern Netherlands, next to the German border. It is situated in the province of Limburg.In 2001, the municipalities of Belfeld and Tegelen were merged into the municipality of Venlo. Tegelen was originally part of the Duchy of Jülich centuries ago,...
, Fontys has recently established an International Campus.
Recognition
Fontys is ranked in the top 60 electrical/electronics and mechatronic engineering universities in the world.Over 3,500 out of the 37,000 Fontys students come from abroad; they represent more than 70 countries around the world, with a large delegation from Germany. Many of these international students are enrolled as exchange students or degree students in English-taught bachelor
Bachelor
A bachelor is a man above the age of majority who has never been married . Unlike his female counterpart, the spinster, a bachelor may have had children...
and master
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
programmes, often offered in cooperation with Fontys’ partner universities in other countries.
All Fontys degree programmes are accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO) or equivalent British accreditation bodies. Fontys has signed the ‘Code of Conduct with respect to international students in Dutch higher education.’ This code sets out standards for Dutch higher education in their dealings with international students.
Programmes
Fontys provides full-time degree programmes. A selection of these programmes is offered in English or German.English language bachelor's degree programs
Eindhoven- Applied science (Biology, Food, Chemistry and Chemical engineering)
- Business Engineering
- Business Information Systems
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Embedded Software
- Embedded Systems
- Information Communication Technology
- International Business and Management Studies
- Mechatronics Robotics
- Physiotherapy English Stream
Tilburg
- Academy for Circus and Performance Art
- Dance Academy
Venlo
- International Business Economics
- International Business and Management Studies
- International Marketing
- Food & Flower Management
German language Bachelor's degree programs
Venlo- International Business Economics (some parts are conducted in English)
- International Business and Management Studies (language mix Dutch-German)
- International Marketing (some parts are conducted in English)
- Food & Flower Management
- Industrial Product Design (language mix Dutch-German)
- Mechatronics
- Engineering(language mix Dutch-German)
- Logistic Management
- Software Engineering
- Management Informatics
English language Master's degree programs
Eindhoven- Master of Science International Management and Information Systems
Tilburg
- Special and Inclusive Education
Venlo
- Master of Science in Business and Management
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Science in International Logistics and International Supply Chain Management
Exchange programs
The campuses are equipped with computer rooms, libraries and student restaurants. Wireless internet is available throughout the campuses, enabling students to bring their laptop. In this way students can work, study, search for information whenever they want.The Student Facilities department at Fontys University of Applied Sciences offers advice and support about financial affairs, course-related matters, practical matters, sports facilities and student associations, supervises during the course of studies and provides information about events relating to the study process.
The Fontys International Students Association (FISA) gives international students or visitors at Fontys first-hand information about the Fontys organization. The goal of the Fontys International Student Association is ensuring the well-being and rights of the international students. Every year FISA organizes multicultural events such as introduction day, multicultural day, sports day and graduation day.