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ICT & SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Programme in brief
The bachelor program HBO-ICT English stream has
three specialisations: ICT & Software Engineering, ICT
& Business and ICT & Technology. These 4-year English
taught study programs are international programs,
leading to the international Bachelor of Science degree
(BSc). With the knowledge and skills learned at Fontys
University of Applied Sciences students can work as
high-level engineers in the ICT sector. The first semester
is identical for all three bachelor programs. This gives
you an opportunity to find out what specialisation suits
you best. This first semester you will do the following
basic subjects: Programming in C#, Databases, Computer
Systems, Mathematics, Communication / Project
Management.
From the second semester you can choose to continue
either in ICT & Software Engineering, ICT & Business or
ICT & Technology. Projects and internships related to
your bachelor choice will be an integrated part of the
study program.
Content of the programme
This program is all about designing, developing and
maintaining software for major applications. You will learn
to translate the requirements from clients into a software
design and implement the software design with a
program language (e.g. in C#) Subjects you will study are
e.g. Object Oriented Development; Operating Systems;
Client Server Applications; System Development;
Networking; Web-applications; Mobile Programming.
School of Information and
Communication Technology
September and February
Degree
What can you expect from us Bachelor (BSc)
In ICT developments go very fast. New ideas and products
may continue to exist, but may also quickly become out Education form
of date. In ICT the future is unpredictable. We therefore Full time
offer you the basic ICT knowledge you can rely on in your
future career. In your study program you decide what Place
specialization you want to do. Some of the choices Eindhoven
are: ICT & Cyber Security, ICT & Game Design and
Technology, ICT & Management and Security, ICT & Language of study
Open Innovation and ICT & Smart Mobile. Our educational English
programs have strong links with the ICT work field and an
intensive collaboration with more than 50 companies.
After you graduate you have all the ICT knowledge Contact
and skills you need to perform well in your future
professional career. T: +31 8850 75277
E: ICTandEngineering@fontys.nl
What do we expect from you
You are curious, flexible and showing initiative. You have fontys.edu/TechnologyandBusiness
perseverance and you enjoy working with others. You
must realize that what you will learn today, may be
outdated tomorrow! You like to learn based on (applied) facebook.com/FontysTechnology-
research and development. In this way you will learn how andBusiness
to generate new future knowledge. You choose your
specialization program, develop your talents and you are instagram.com/FontysFTB
curious to learn about developments in ICT. In certain cases
you can join one of the ICT EXCELLENCE programs. Overall
we want you to consider your study as a serious business
that requires a study load of around 40 hours per week.
 The Fontys way of studying
The Fontys teaching style is interactive and student-
centered. It focuses on teamwork, which makes it easy to
meet other international and Dutch students. Studying in
Holland means developing an open mind and increasing
your international orientation. A large part of all study
programmes is dedicated to writing papers and working
in groups to analyze and solve specific problems. You
will also get a chance to get practical work experience
through internships or do experiments in laboratories,
depending on the field of study.
Teamwork: Holland has received international praise for
its teaching style, which centers on students working
together as a team and on self-study and self-discipline.
The teacher will act as a facilitator and guide in the
learning process.
Interaction in class: Interaction in class is highly
appreciated. You are expected to think about the
knowledge that is presented to you and develop and
express your own opinion. You are free to ask questions
and be critical of what lecturers or fellow students say.
Use your own creativity to apply your newly-gained
knowledge.
Open Days
At Fontys we organise several Open Days. On these
days you can visit the campus and see the facilities,
meet lecturers and students and attend presentations
about the study programmes. For the actual dates
visit our website fontys.edu/technologyandbusiness
Accommodation
It is not always easy for international students to find
accommodation in Holland Therefore, Fontys offers a
service to provide students with assistance in securing
suitable accommodation (i.e. a student room) for
the first period of their studies at Fontys. Although
Fontys does not have its own campus dorms, it has
established cooperation with a number of different
accommodations or housing agencies and landlords.
Fontys within top 5
in Dutch university rankings
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Why study at Fontys Eindhoven?
All Fontys Technology and Business (FTB) bachelor programs are officially accredited and quality-
based bachelor programs. Being a student in one of these programs means that you live and
study in one of the most promising, fast developing high tech region of Europe: Brainport
Region. This region has a unique environment in the Netherlands and is a breeding ground
for innovation and home to world-class business, universities and research institutes. Are you
fascinated by technology and innovation or business? Are you looking for an outstanding study
or career opportunity in the Netherlands? If so, you should consider Brainport Region in the
Southeast of the Netherlands. It could be one of the smartest moves you make!
FTB programs have a clear and transparent structure with about 20 lectures per educational
week. Students are placed in year groups which do not change and learning modules are
given by qualified teachers. Each student will receive support and advice from a personal
Study Counsellor.
Finance your study
The annual tuition fees for an FTB bachelor degree programme will be 2,017 for EU students
(2017/2018). The tuition fee costs for non-EU students are 6,500 (2017/2018). The average
living expenses per month for a foreign student living and studying in Holland are between 700
and 900 per month. These living expenses cover rent, insurance, food, public transportation,
books, clothing and other general costs.
Costs within the first month upon arrival will be higher than all other months due to a housing
deposit, introduction week and books. Study books are usually bought at the start of the
semester and therefore it is wise to reserve an amount at the start of the semester which can
cover the price of all study books.
The online search engine Grantfinder gives you a complete overview of all scholarships
available for studying in Holland: Visit Grantfinder to find out which scholarships are available
for you Grantfinder also contains a number of scholarship programmes that are administered
by EP-Nuffic. Go to the overview of the scholarship programmes EP-Nuffic manages. Fontys
ICT also has its own scholarship scheme (see website for more information).
Admission requirements
As a prospective bachelor student you must have a diploma of higher secondary education that is
equivalent to Dutch standards. Some equivalent international diplomas are the senior high school
diploma GCE, British GCE-A-levels or the French Baccalaureat. Nevertheless, since every country
has its own school system, we will check your diploma once we have received it from you. In this
way we can compare it to the required Dutch standards. The required English level must be equal
to IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550/80 or other equivalent tests. Applicants whose mother tongue is English
will be exempted from the English requirement.
How to apply?
For the complete application procedure please go to our website fontys.edu/technologyandbusiness
choose your programme and click on How to apply.