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{{Short description|University in The Netherlands}}
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|name = Fontys University of Applied Sciences
|name = Fontys University of Applied Sciences
|native_name = Fontys Hogescholen
|native_name = Fontys Hogescholen
|image = Fontys_logo.jpg
|image = Logo of Fontys University of Applied Sciences.png
|motto = Think bigger
|motto = ''For Society''
|established = 1996
|established = 1996
|type = Public [[Hogeschool|University of Applied Sciences]]
|type = Public [[Vocational university#Netherlands|University of Applied Sciences]]
|students = 44.486<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fontys.edu/About-us/Who-we-are/Facts-figures.htm |title=Fontys website: Facts & Figures |publisher=Fontys.edu |date= |accessdate=2016-11-30}}</ref>
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|city = [[Eindhoven]], [[Tilburg]] and [[Venlo]]
|city = [[Eindhoven]], [[Tilburg]] and [[Venlo]]
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'''Fontys University of Applied Sciences''' is a Dutch university of applied sciences with over 44,000 students<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fontys.edu/About-us/Who-we-are/Facts-figures.htm |title=Fontys website: Facts & Figures |publisher=Fontys.edu |date= |accessdate=2016-11-30}}</ref> in several campuses located in the southern [[Netherlands]]. 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". Thus, Fontys wants to highlight that it is a source of knowledge for students. Fontys offers 200 bachelor's and master's study programmes in the fields of [[economics]], [[technology]], [[health care]], [[social work]], [[sports]] and [[teacher training]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Unify Ltd.|title=Fontys University of Applied Sciences|url=http://www.unify.bg/en/extensions/fontys-university-of-applied-sciences.html|website=Unify.bg|publisher=Unify|accessdate=30 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201075837/http://www.unify.bg/en/extensions/fontys-university-of-applied-sciences.html|archive-date=1 December 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> A selection of these programmes is offered in German and English. The independent Dutch ranking Keuzegids ranks Fontys as one of the best large universities of applied sciences in the [[Netherlands]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Fontys within top 5 universities in Keuzegids HBO 2017|url=http://www.fontys.nl/actueel/fontys-op-de-vijfde-plaats-in-de-keuzegids-hbo-2017|publisher=Fontys University of Applied Sciences|accessdate=30 November 2016}}</ref> In 2014, former Fontys [[Chairperson]] Nienke Meijer was declared "Most influential Woman of the Netherlands".<ref>{{cite web|title=Nienke Meijer (48) van Fontys is dé zakenvrouw van het jaar|url=https://www.topvrouwvanhetjaar.nl/topvrouw-van-het-jaar/historie|publisher=Top Vrouw van het Jaar|accessdate=18 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Top Vrouw van het Jaar|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2014/09/25/topvrouw-van-het-jaar-nienke-meijer-van-fontys-hogescholen-a1499794|publisher=NRC|accessdate=18 May 2017}}</ref>
'''Fontys University of Applied Sciences''' is a Dutch university of applied sciences, located in the southern [[Netherlands]]. It has over 44,000 students<ref>{{cite web |url=https://fontys.edu/About-us/Who-we-are/Facts-figures.htm |title=Fontys website: Facts & Figures |publisher=Fontys.edu |access-date=30 November 2016 |archive-date=1 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201020414/https://fontys.edu/About-us/Who-we-are/Facts-figures.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> in 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]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Unify Ltd.|title=Fontys University of Applied Sciences|url=http://www.unify.bg/en/extensions/fontys-university-of-applied-sciences.html|website=Unify.bg|publisher=Unify|access-date=30 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201075837/http://www.unify.bg/en/extensions/fontys-university-of-applied-sciences.html|archive-date=1 December 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Fontys within top 5 universities in Keuzegids HBO 2017|url=http://www.fontys.nl/actueel/fontys-op-de-vijfde-plaats-in-de-keuzegids-hbo-2017|publisher=Fontys University of Applied Sciences|access-date=30 November 2016}}</ref> In 2014, former Fontys Chairperson Nienke Meijer was named the "Most Influential Woman in the Netherlands".<ref>{{cite web|title=Nienke Meijer (48) van Fontys is dé zakenvrouw van het jaar|url=https://www.topvrouwvanhetjaar.nl/topvrouw-van-het-jaar/historie|publisher=Top Vrouw van het Jaar|access-date=18 May 2017|archive-date=17 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817162810/https://www.topvrouwvanhetjaar.nl/topvrouw-van-het-jaar/historie|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Top Vrouw van het Jaar|url=https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2014/09/25/topvrouw-van-het-jaar-nienke-meijer-van-fontys-hogescholen-a1499794|newspaper=NRC|date=25 September 2014 |access-date=18 May 2017 |last1=Hee |first1=Sterre van der }}</ref>


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==Ranking==
==Ranking==
Fontys University of Applied Sciences is ranked among the best universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands. Here, Fontys scores above-average results in the study fields of [[engineering]], [[IT]], [[logistics]] as well as [[business administration]] and [[management]] (consisting of the study programmes International Business (IB), Marketing Management (MM), International Finance & Control (IFC) and International Fresh Business Management (IFBM)).<ref>{{cite web|title=Fontys within top 5 universities in Keuzegids HBO 2017|url=http://www.fontys.nl/actueel/fontys-op-de-vijfde-plaats-in-de-keuzegids-hbo-2017|publisher=Fontys University of Applied Sciences|accessdate=30 November 2016}}</ref>
On a regular basis, Fontys University of Applied Sciences is among the top-ranked universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands. Fontys scores above-average in the study fields of engineering, [[IT]], logistics as well as [[business administration]] and management (consisting of the study programmes International Business (IB), Marketing Management (MM), and International Finance & Control (IFC).<ref>{{cite web|title=Fontys within top 5 universities in Keuzegids HBO 2017|url=http://www.fontys.nl/actueel/fontys-op-de-vijfde-plaats-in-de-keuzegids-hbo-2017|publisher=Fontys University of Applied Sciences|access-date=30 November 2016}}</ref>


The ranking is done annually by the Centre of Higher Education Information and published in the Keuzegids HBO. It takes into account the perspectives of experts, students and universities themselves. Next to factors such as student satisfaction with their university's lecturers and study content, student success rates, IT facilities and practice-orientation the ranking is based on the accreditation reports of the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation ([[NVAO]]).<ref>{{cite web|title=Fontys within top 5 universities in Keuzegids HBO 2017|url=http://www.fontys.nl/actueel/fontys-op-de-vijfde-plaats-in-de-keuzegids-hbo-2017|publisher=Fontys University of Applied Sciences|accessdate=30 November 2016}}</ref>
The ranking is done annually by the Centre of Higher Education Information and published in the Keuzegids HBO. It takes into account the perspectives of experts, students and universities themselves. Next to factors such as student satisfaction with their university's lecturers and study content, student success rates, IT facilities and practice-orientation the ranking is based on the accreditation reports of the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation ([[NVAO]]).<ref>{{cite web|title=Fontys within top 5 universities in Keuzegids HBO 2017|url=http://www.fontys.nl/actueel/fontys-op-de-vijfde-plaats-in-de-keuzegids-hbo-2017|publisher=Fontys University of Applied Sciences|access-date=30 November 2016}}</ref>


All Fontys study programmes are accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation ([[NVAO]]) or equivalent British accreditation bodies.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nvao.com/instellingen/nederland/fontys-hogescholen |title=NVAO: Fontys Hogescholen |publisher=NVAO |date= |accessdate=2016-11-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201015058/https://www.nvao.com/instellingen/nederland/fontys-hogescholen |archive-date=2016-12-01 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
All Fontys study programmes are accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation ([[NVAO]]) or equivalent British accreditation bodies.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nvao.com/instellingen/nederland/fontys-hogescholen |title=NVAO: Fontys Hogescholen |publisher=NVAO |access-date=30 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201015058/https://www.nvao.com/instellingen/nederland/fontys-hogescholen |archive-date=1 December 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


About 11% (4,798) out of the 44,486 Fontys students come from abroad;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogates.nl/en_study_abroad_education_in_holland_netherlands/ |title=Eurogates: International Students in The Netherlands |publisher=Eurogates |date= |accessdate=2016-11-30}}</ref> 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's degree|bachelor]] and [[Master's degree|master]] programmes, often offered in cooperation with Fontys’ partner universities in other countries.
About 11% of Fontys students come from abroad;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogates.nl/en_study_abroad_education_in_holland_netherlands/ |title=Eurogates: International Students in The Netherlands |publisher=Eurogates |access-date=30 November 2016}}</ref> 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's degree|bachelor]] and [[Master's degree|master]] programmes, often offered in cooperation with Fontys' partner universities in other countries.


==Campuses==
==Campuses==


Fontys 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fontys.edu/Study-at-Fontys/Student-facilities.htm |title=Fontys website: Student Facilities |publisher=Fontys.edu | accessdate=2016-11-30}}</ref>
Fontys 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://fontys.edu/Study-at-Fontys/Student-facilities.htm |title=Fontys website: Student Facilities |publisher=Fontys.edu |access-date=30 November 2016 |archive-date=1 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201143340/https://fontys.edu/Study-at-Fontys/Student-facilities.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>


=== Eindhoven ===
=== Eindhoven ===
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[[File:Eindhoven campus.jpg|thumb|right|Fontys International Campus Eindhoven]]
[[File:Eindhoven campus.jpg|thumb|right|Fontys International Campus Eindhoven]]


Fontys International Campus Eindhoven is located in the South-East of the Netherlands.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brainport.nl/en/about-brainport |title=Brainport - High-tech growth accelerator |publisher=Brainport | accessdate=2017-06-28}}</ref>
Fontys International Campus [[Eindhoven]] is located in the south-east of the Netherlands.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.brainport.nl/en/about-brainport |title=Brainport – High-tech growth accelerator |publisher=Brainport |access-date=28 June 2017 |archive-date=19 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170619174348/http://www.brainport.nl/en/about-brainport |url-status=dead }}</ref>


=== Tilburg ===
=== Tilburg ===
Fontys has three locations in [[Tilburg]].
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Fontys International Campus Tilburg is located on the southern outskirts of Tilburg.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fontys.edu/Study-at-Fontys/Our-campuses/Tilburg.htm |title=Tilburg |publisher=Fontys | accessdate=2017-06-28}}</ref> The campus population consists of diverse students, ranging from Art students to Software engineering students. Students in the latter category are pulled here by major companies like Tesla, FUJIFILM, Sony, Ericsson, Schenker Logistics and Coca-Cola, who have a presence in Tilburg.
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Fontys International Campus Stappegoor is located on the southern outskirts of the city.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fontys.edu/Study-at-Fontys/Our-campuses/Tilburg.htm |title=Tilburg |publisher=Fontys | access-date=28 June 2017}}</ref> The campus population consists of diverse students, ranging from Economics students to Software engineering students.


[[Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts]] (Dutch: ''Fontys Hogeschool voor de Kunsten'' – ''FHK'') groups all educational programs in the visual and performing arts under the same roof in a building known as the ''Kunstkluster'' ('Art cluster') located in the centre of the city.
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=== Venlo ===


The '''Fontys Academy of Journalism''' (Dutch: ''Fontys Hogeschool voor Journalistiek'' – ''FHJ'') is located in the Professor Gimbrèrelaan, in the west of the city, and is one of the four journalism schools in the Netherlands. It is one of the four journalism schools in the [[Netherlands]]. Founded in 1980 as the '''Academy of Journalism and Public Relations''', the school had a Catholic background in its early years, although students and teachers have always doubted the existence of Catholic journalism. Several years ago the school joined ''Fontys Hogescholen'', a community of higher vocational schools in the south of the Netherlands, and was given its current name. The FHJ-building is located in the west of Tilburg, at the Gimbrerelaan. The FHJ houses studios for radio and television, as well as a printing press for internal publications. Students can choose various majors, including audiovisual journalism, newspaper and magazine journalism and corporate journalism. In 2005, the academy celebrated its 25th anniversary, organizing several conferences on the future of journalism in the Netherlands.
[[File:Fontys International Campus Venlo.jpg|thumb|right|Fontys International Campus Venlo]]

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=== Venlo ===


[[File:Fontys International Campus Venlo (flags).jpg|thumb|right|Fontys International Campus Venlo]]
[[File:Fontys International Campus Venlo (flags).jpg|thumb|right|Fontys International Campus Venlo]]


Fontys Venlo is a young campus with an old history. At first, the Venlo University of Applied Sciences was established on the grounds of the former country estate De Wylderbeek (whose forest still contains protected artifacts from Roman times). In the late 1990s, the institution joined the growing Fontys network.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fontysvenlo.nl/en/campus/ |title=The campus |publisher=Fontys |accessdate=2017-05-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170522140323/http://fontysvenlo.nl/en/campus/ |archive-date=2017-05-22 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Several renovations and expansions helped the campus buildings ("which were originally build by a congregation of nuns in 1965")<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fontysvenlo.nl/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Student%20guide.pdf |title=Fontys Venlo website: Fontys Venlo Student Guide |publisher=Fontys |accessdate=2017-05-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170818010639/https://fontysvenlo.nl/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Student%20guide.pdf |archive-date=2017-08-18 |url-status=dead }}</ref> remain "state of the art on the inside and outside".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fontysvenlo.nl/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Student%20guide.pdf |title=Fontys Venlo website: Fontys Venlo Student Guide |publisher=Fontys |accessdate=2017-05-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170818010639/https://fontysvenlo.nl/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Student%20guide.pdf |archive-date=2017-08-18 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Today, the campus houses three institutes: Fontys Teacher Training Academy (FHKE), Fontys University of Applied Sciences for Technology and Logistics (FHTenL) and Fontys International Business School (FIBS).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fontysvenlo.nl/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Student%20guide.pdf |title=Fontys Venlo website: Fontys Venlo Student Guide |publisher=Fontys |accessdate=2017-05-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170818010639/https://fontysvenlo.nl/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Student%20guide.pdf |archive-date=2017-08-18 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Fontys Venlo is a young campus with an old history. At first, the Venlo University of Applied Sciences was established on the grounds of the former country estate De Wylderbeek (whose forest still contains protected artifacts from Roman times). In the late 1990s, the institution joined the Fontys network.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fontysvenlo.nl/en/campus/ |title=The campus |publisher=Fontys |access-date=21 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170522140323/http://fontysvenlo.nl/en/campus/ |archive-date=22 May 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Several renovations and expansions helped the campus buildings ("which were originally built by a congregation of nuns in 1965")<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fontysvenlo.nl/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Student%20guide.pdf |title=Fontys Venlo website: Fontys Venlo Student Guide |publisher=Fontys |access-date=21 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170818010639/https://fontysvenlo.nl/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Student%20guide.pdf |archive-date=18 August 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> remain "state of the art on the inside and outside".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fontysvenlo.nl/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Student%20guide.pdf |title=Fontys Venlo website: Fontys Venlo Student Guide |publisher=Fontys |access-date=21 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170818010639/https://fontysvenlo.nl/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Student%20guide.pdf |archive-date=18 August 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Today, the campus houses three institutes: Fontys Teacher Training Academy (FKE), Fontys Technology and Logistics (FTenL) and Fontys International Business Studies (FIBS).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fontysvenlo.nl/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Student%20guide.pdf |title=Fontys Venlo website: Fontys Venlo Student Guide |publisher=Fontys |access-date=21 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170818010639/https://fontysvenlo.nl/wp-content/uploads/attachments/Student%20guide.pdf |archive-date=18 August 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Although Venlo's city centre was rebuilt after the Second World War, it has buildings dating back to the 14th century. The city retained the historical significance of its monuments and old facades. Ald Weishoes (Old Orphanage), Romerhoes (Romer House), the Stadhuis (City Hall) and the St. Martinuskerk (St. Martin's Church) are just some of the many historic buildings in Venlo's city centre.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fontysvenlo.nl/en/student-life/city-venlo/|title=The city of Venlo|publisher=Fontys|accessdate=2017-05-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817203223/https://fontysvenlo.nl/en/student-life/city-venlo/|archive-date=2017-08-17|url-status=dead}}</ref> From 2013 to 2015, together with The Hague, Venlo was chosen to have the best city centre in The Netherlands.<ref name="Best city centre">{{cite web
Although [[Venlo]]'s city centre was rebuilt after the Second World War, it has buildings dating back to the 14th century. The city retained the historical significance of its monuments and old facades. Ald Weishoes (Old Orphanage), Romerhoes (Roman House), the Stadhuis (City Hall) and the St. Martinuskerk (St. Martin's Church) are just some of the many historic buildings in Venlo's city centre.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fontysvenlo.nl/en/student-life/city-venlo/|title=The city of Venlo|publisher=Fontys|access-date=21 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817203223/https://fontysvenlo.nl/en/student-life/city-venlo/|archive-date=17 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> From 2013 to 2015, together with The Hague, Venlo was chosen to have the "best city centre in The Netherlands".<ref name="Best city centre">{{cite web
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Both, the close location to the river [[Meuse]] (one of three major rivers in the Netherlands) and Germany make Venlo one of Europe's most important logistics hotspots. It is accessible via six surrounding airports: [[Eindhoven Airport]], [[Maastricht Aachen Airport]], [[Düsseldorf Airport]], [[Weeze Airport]], [[Cologne Bonn Airport]] and [[Dortmund Airport]]. Venlo's international focus and strong sense of entrepreneurship are represented in the international Fontys campus in Venlo having students from over 50 nationalities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fontys.edu/Study-at-Fontys/Our-campuses/Venlo-1.htm|title=Our campuses: Venlo |publisher=Fontys | accessdate=2017-05-21}}</ref>
Both the location on the River [[Meuse]] and its close distance to Germany make Venlo one of Europe's most important logistics hotspots. It is accessible via six surrounding airports: [[Eindhoven Airport]], [[Maastricht Aachen Airport]], [[Düsseldorf Airport]], [[Weeze Airport]], [[Cologne Bonn Airport]] and [[Dortmund Airport]].


==Study programmes==
==Study programmes==


Fontys provides full-time study programmes. Several programmes are offered in English or German.<ref>{{cite web|title=Study Programmes|url=https://fontys.edu/Bachelors-masters/Bachelor-and-master-programmes.htm|publisher=Fontys|accessdate=30 November 2016}}</ref>
Fontys provides full-time study programmes. Several programmes are offered in English or German.<ref>{{cite web|title=Study Programmes|url=https://fontys.edu/Bachelors-masters/Bachelor-and-master-programmes.htm|publisher=Fontys|access-date=30 November 2016}}</ref>


=== English and German Bachelor's programmes ===
=== English and German Bachelor's programmes ===


====Business and Management====
====Business and Management====
* International Business (English)
* International Business
* International Finance & Control (English or German)
* International Finance & Control
* Marketing Management
* Marketing Management (English or German)
* International Communication Management
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* Marketing Management – Digital Business Concepts
* International Fresh Business Management (English or German)
* Trend Research & Concept Creation in Lifestyle
* International Lifestyle Studies (English)
* International Communication Management (English)
* Communication - International Event, Music and Entertainment Studies (English)
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* Marketing Management – Digital Business Concepts (English)


====ICT and Engineering====
====ICT and Engineering====
* Applied Mathematics/Data Science (English)
* Automotive Engineering (English)
* Automotive Engineering (English)
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* Electrical and Electronic Engineering (English)
* Industrial Engineering & Management (English)
* Industrial Engineering & Management (English)
* Mechatronics Engineering (English or German)
* Mechatronics Engineering (English or German)
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* Electrical and Electronic Engineering (English)
* Mechanical Engineering (English or Dutch-German language mix)
* Mechanical Engineering (English or Dutch-German language mix)
* Information Technology (specializations: Software Engineering, Business Informatics) (English)
* Information Technology (specializations: Software Engineering, Business Informatics) (English)
* Information & Communication Technology (specializations: ICT & Business, ICT & Media, ICT & Software Engineering, ICT & Technology, ICT & Media Design, ICT & Infrastructure) (English or Dutch)
* Information & Communication Technology (specializations: ICT & Business, ICT & Media, ICT & Software Engineering, ICT & Technology, ICT & Media Design, ICT & Infrastructure) (English or Dutch)
* Industrial Design Engineering (English or Dutch-German language mix)
* Industrial Design Engineering (English or Dutch-German language mix)
* [https://www.fontyspulsed.com/programs/embrace-tec Embrace TEC] - Technology, Entrepreneurship & Creativity (English) (Part of [https://www.fontyspulsed.com/ Fontys | Pulsed])


====Logistics====
====Logistics====
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=== English Master's programmes ===
=== English Master's programmes ===
* Master of Science in Business and Management (MBM) (in cooperation with [[University of Plymouth]], [[UK]])
* Master of Science in Business and Management (MBM) (in cooperation with [[University of Plymouth]], UK)
* Master of Business Administration ([[MBA]]) (in cooperation with [[FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management]], [[Germany]])
* Master of Science in finance (MFIN) (in cooperation with [[University of Plymouth]], UK)
* Master of Business Administration ([[MBA]]) (in cooperation with [[FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management]], Germany)
* Master of Science in International Logistics/ Procurement/ Operations and Supply Chain Management<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.edumaritime.com/netherlands/fontys-university-of-applied-sciences-at-venlo-netherlands|title=Fontys University of Applied Sciences - Logistics & Supply Chain Management Education|last=Edumaritime|newspaper=EduMaritime.com|language=en-GB|access-date=2016-11-30}}</ref> (in cooperation with [[University of Plymouth]], [[UK]])
* Master of Science in International Logistics/ Procurement/ Operations and Supply Chain Management<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.edumaritime.com/netherlands/fontys-university-of-applied-sciences-at-venlo-netherlands|title=Fontys University of Applied Sciences – Logistics & Supply Chain Management Education|last=Edumaritime|newspaper=EduMaritime.com|language=en-GB|access-date=30 November 2016}}</ref> (in cooperation with [[University of Plymouth]], UK)
* Master of Architecture
* Master of Architecture
* Master of Urbanism
* Master of Urbanism
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===Exchange programmes===
===Exchange programmes===


Fontys has over 100 partner universities around the world, including [[Australia]], [[Canada]], [[China]], [[Finland]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Italy]], [[Mexico]], the [[United Kingdom]], the [[United States]], [[Vietnam]] and [[Zambia]] (to name only a few). In the third academic year, Fontys students are given the opportunity of studying abroad for one semester at one of the mentioned partner universities.<ref>{{cite web|title=Study abroad with Fontys Venlo|url=http://fontysvenlo-studyabroad.com/|publisher=Fontys Venlo|accessdate=30 November 2016}}</ref> Alternatively, students can choose to stay at Fontys and take part in one of many [[academic minor]]s (secondary academic discipline) such as International Business Management, Trendwatching, Game Business or [[Event Management]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Minors in English|url=https://fontys.nl/Studeren/Minors/Minors-in-English.htm|publisher=Fontys|accessdate=21 May 2017}}</ref>
Fontys has over 100 partner universities around the world, including Australia, Canada, China, Finland, Hong Kong, Italy, Mexico, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, the United States, Vietnam, and Zambia among others. In their third academic year, Fontys students are given the opportunity of studying abroad for one semester at one of the mentioned partner universities.<ref>{{cite web|title=Study abroad with Fontys Venlo|url=http://fontysvenlo-studyabroad.com/|publisher=Fontys Venlo|access-date=30 November 2016|archive-date=11 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170911221807/http://fontysvenlo-studyabroad.com/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Alternatively, students can choose to stay at Fontys and take part in one of many [[academic minor]]s (secondary academic discipline) such as International Business Management, Trendwatching, Game Business or [[Event Management]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Minors in English|url=https://fontys.nl/Studeren/Minors/Minors-in-English.htm|publisher=Fontys|access-date=21 May 2017|archive-date=14 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170314034335/https://fontys.nl/Studeren/Minors/Minors-in-English.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Accommodation==
==Accommodation==

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[[File:Fontys student dormitory "Delos", Venlo.jpg|thumb|Fontys student dormitory "Delos", Venlo]]
[[File:Fontys student dormitory "Delos", Venlo.jpg|thumb|Fontys student dormitory "Delos", Venlo]]


Through own student dormitories and contracts with landlords Fontys offers enough places to accommodate all its international students. All student apartments are furnished and located close to Fontys and/or the city centre.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://fontys.edu/Short-term-programmes/Practical-information/Accommodation.htm |title=Fontys website: Accommodation for international students |publisher=Fontys.nl |accessdate=2017-05-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817161750/https://fontys.edu/Short-term-programmes/Practical-information/Accommodation.htm |archive-date=2017-08-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Fontys offers accommodation to its international students.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://fontys.edu/Short-term-programmes/Practical-information/Accommodation.htm |title=Fontys website: Accommodation for international students |publisher=Fontys.nl |access-date=18 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817161750/https://fontys.edu/Short-term-programmes/Practical-information/Accommodation.htm |archive-date=17 August 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Student company/software factory==
==Student company and software factory==
Together with about 10 students from different study programmes, all business students at Fontys in Venlo start their own company which is officially registered in the Dutch Commercial Registry. For nearly a year the students manage their company including: writing a business plan, selling shares to finance your entrepreneurial activities, developing and selling a product/service, and filing a tax report. All positions and functions such as General Manager, Marketing Manager or Finance Manager within the company are filled by students. At the end of the academic year the company is liquidated properly. Over the past years, several Fontys student companies participated in national and international business competitions and were awarded for their successful business.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fontysvenlo.nl/en/ibms/mini-company/ |title=Fontys website: Mini company |publisher=Fontys.nl |accessdate=2017-05-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817205405/https://fontysvenlo.nl/en/ibms/mini-company/ |archive-date=2017-08-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Engineering students at Fontys Venlo take part in the Software Factory where they develop customized software solutions for cooperating companies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fontysvenlo.nl/de/software-engineering/inhalte-aufbau/ |title=Fontys website: Software Engineering |publisher=Fontys | accessdate=2017-05-21}}</ref>
Together with about 10 students from different study programmes, all business students at Fontys in Venlo start their own company which is officially registered in the Dutch Commercial Registry. For nearly a year the students manage their company including: writing a business plan, selling shares to finance their entrepreneurial activities, developing and selling a product/service, and filing a tax report. All positions and functions within the company are filled by students. At the end of the academic year the company is properly liquidated. Over the past years, several Fontys student companies participated in national and international business competitions and were awarded for their successful business.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fontysvenlo.nl/en/ibms/mini-company/ |title=Fontys website: Mini company |publisher=Fontys.nl |access-date=18 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817205405/https://fontysvenlo.nl/en/ibms/mini-company/ |archive-date=17 August 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Engineering students at Fontys Venlo take part in the Software Factory where they develop customized software solutions for cooperating companies.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fontysvenlo.nl/de/software-engineering/inhalte-aufbau/ |title=Fontys website: Software Engineering |publisher=Fontys |access-date=21 May 2017 |archive-date=17 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817204453/https://fontysvenlo.nl/de/software-engineering/inhalte-aufbau/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Internships/work placements==
==Internships and work placements==
During their studies, all Fontys students do two internships (one semester in the third and fourth academic year). Internships can be done in the Netherlands or abroad. Students chose the company themselves but Fontys also provides a list of local and international partner companies. During both internships students work on a specific company project. They are supervised by one university lecturer and one company employee. Amongst others, these internships are useful for building a professional network and getting work experience which eases getting a job after studies.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fontysvenlo.nl/en/ibms/internships/ |title=Fontys website: Internships |publisher=Fontys.nl |accessdate=2017-05-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817205818/https://fontysvenlo.nl/en/ibms/internships/ |archive-date=2017-08-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
During their studies, all Fontys students do two internships (one semester in the third and fourth academic year). Internships can be done in the Netherlands or abroad. Students chose the company themselves but Fontys also provides a list of local and international partner companies. During both internships students work on a specific company project. They are supervised by one university lecturer and one company employee. Amongst others, these internships are useful for building a professional network and getting work experience which eases getting a job after studies.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fontysvenlo.nl/en/ibms/internships/ |title=Fontys website: Internships |publisher=Fontys.nl |access-date=18 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817205818/https://fontysvenlo.nl/en/ibms/internships/ |archive-date=17 August 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Partner companies==
==Partner companies==
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==Student organizations==
==Student organizations==
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Fontys has several student associations throughout its campuses:
Fontys has several student associations throughout its campuses:
*'''DaVinci''' - First student association in [[Venlo]] founded in 1999<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sadavinci.nl/en/history/ |title=DaVinci: History |publisher=DaVinci |accessdate=2020-03-09 }}</ref>
*'''DaVinci''' – First student association in [[Venlo]] founded in 1999<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sadavinci.nl/en/history/ |title=DaVinci: History |publisher=DaVinci |access-date=9 March 2020 }}</ref>
*'''FC FSV-Venlo''' - Official Fontys Venlo football club playing at Seacon stadium of [[VVV-Venlo]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fsvvenlo.com/|title=UFC FSV-Venlo|publisher=Fontys|accessdate=2017-05-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170515055439/http://www.fsvvenlo.com/|archive-date=2017-05-15|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*'''FC FSV-Venlo''' – Official Fontys Venlo football club playing at Seacon stadium of [[VVV-Venlo]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fsvvenlo.com/|title=UFC FSV-Venlo|publisher=Fontys|access-date=18 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170515055439/http://www.fsvvenlo.com/|archive-date=15 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*'''Fontys4Fairtrade''' - Fontys Venlo sustainability committee working on projects to raise awareness for the environment and sustainability<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/groups/319438281578989/?fref=ts/|title=Fontys Sustainability Committee |publisher=Fontys | accessdate=2017-05-18}}</ref>
*'''Fontys4Fairtrade''' – Fontys Venlo sustainability committee working on projects to raise awareness for the environment and sustainability<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/groups/319438281578989/?fref=ts/|title=Fontys Sustainability Committee |publisher=Fontys | access-date=18 May 2017}}</ref>
*'''IMagine''' - Fontys Venlo student association organizing various events on campus (study programme: International Marketing)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.checkvenlo.nl/nl/studentenverenigingen |title=Studentenvereinigingen |publisher=Venlo Partners | accessdate=2018-03-09}}</ref>
*'''Knowledge Business Consulting (KBC)''' – student-run business consultancy headquartered in Fontys Venlo providing consultancy services to companies in both Germany and the Netherlands<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.kbcvenlo.com/en/ |title=Knowledge Business Consulting |publisher=KBC |access-date=18 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913044159/https://www.kbcvenlo.com/en/ |archive-date=13 September 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*'''Knowledge Business Consulting (KBC)''' - student-run business consultancy headquartered in Fontys Venlo providing consultancy services to companies in both Germany and the Netherlands<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.kbcvenlo.com/en/ |title=Knowledge Business Consulting |publisher=KBC |accessdate=2017-05-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913044159/https://www.kbcvenlo.com/en/ |archive-date=2017-09-13 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*'''Omnia''' – Fontys Venlo student association organizing various events on campus (for business-related study programmes)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/OmniaIBMS/?fref=ts |title=Omnia Student Association |publisher=Omnia | access-date=18 May 2017}}</ref>
*'''Omnia''' - Fontys Venlo student association organizing various events on campus (study programme: International Business)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/OmniaIBMS/?fref=ts |title=Omnia Student Association |publisher=Omnia | accessdate=2017-05-18}}</ref>
*'''Proxy''' – Student association of ICT English stream in Fontys Eindhoven (study programme: Information and Communication Technology)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/FontysProxy/ |title=Fontys Proxy |publisher=Proxy | access-date=4 September 2019}}</ref>
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*'''Student Sports Venlo''' – Organizing sports for students such as football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, rowing, fitness and [[urban dance]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.studentsportsvenlo.nl/ |title=Student Sports Venlo |publisher=Student Sports Venlo |access-date=18 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913091502/https://www.studentsportsvenlo.nl/ |archive-date=13 September 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*'''Proxy''' - Student association of ICT English stream in Fontys Eindhoven (study programme: Information and Communication Technology)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/FontysProxy/ |title=Fontys Proxy |publisher=Proxy | accessdate=2019-09-04}}</ref>
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*'''Student Sports Venlo''' - Organizing sports for students such as football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, rowing, fitness and [[urban dance]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.studentsportsvenlo.nl/ |title=Student Sports Venlo |publisher=Student Sports Venlo |accessdate=2017-05-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913091502/https://www.studentsportsvenlo.nl/ |archive-date=2017-09-13 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==


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* [[Elly Blanksma-van den Heuvel]] – Mayor of [[Helmond]], Dutch politician and former banking manager at [[Rabobank]]
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* [[Pieter Elbers]] – chief executive officer (CEO) and chairman of the national flag carrier of the Netherlands [[KLM]] (Royal Dutch Airlines)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2016/05/21/klm-ceo-discusses-evolving-strategy-us-market/84702680/ |title=KLM CEO discusses evolving strategy for U.S. market |newspaper=USA Today | access-date=18 May 2017}}</ref>

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* [[Florence Kasumba]] – Ugandan-German actress
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* [[Elly Blanksma-van den Heuvel]] - Mayor of [[Helmond]], Dutch [[politician]] and former [[banking]] manager at [[Rabobank]]
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* [[Onno Hoes]] – Dutch politician and former Mayor of [[Maastricht]]
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* [[Pieter Elbers]] - [[Chief Executive Officer]] (CEO) and [[Chairman]] of the national flag carrier of the Netherlands [[KLM]] (Royal Dutch Airlines)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2016/05/21/klm-ceo-discusses-evolving-strategy-us-market/84702680/ |title=KLM CEO discusses evolving strategy for U.S. market |newspaper=USA Today | accessdate=2017-05-18}}</ref>
* [[Twan Huys]] – Dutch journalist, television presenter, and author
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* [[Florence Kasumba]] - Ugandan-German [[actress]]
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* [[Johannes Oerding]] – German singer-songwriter<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abendblatt.de/hamburg/persoenlich/article107660845/Johannes-Oerding-Der-Liedermacher-aus-der-Schanze.html|title=Johannes Oerding: Der Liedermacher aus der Schanze |date=11 March 2010 |publisher=Hamburger Abendblatt | access-date=18 May 2017}}</ref>
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* [[Onno Hoes]] - Dutch [[politician]] and former Mayor of [[Maastricht]]
* [[Twan Huys]] - Dutch [[journalist]], [[television presenter]], and [[author]]
* [[Hans Teeuwen]] – Dutch comedian, musician, actor and filmmaker
* [[Floor Jansen]] – Dutch singer, lead singer of Finnish symphonic metal band [[Nightwish]]
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* [[Johannes Oerding]] - German [[singer-songwriter]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abendblatt.de/hamburg/persoenlich/article107660845/Johannes-Oerding-Der-Liedermacher-aus-der-Schanze.html|title=Johannes Oerding: Der Liedermacher aus der Schanze |publisher=Hamburger Abendblatt | accessdate=2017-05-18}}</ref>
* [[Hans Teeuwen]] - Dutch [[comedian]], [[musician]], [[actor]] and [[filmmaker]]
* [[Johan Roijakkers]] – Dutch national basketball team coach
* [[Jan Ridders]] – Dutch [[machinist]]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 19:48, 23 October 2024

Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Fontys Hogescholen
MottoFor Society
TypePublic University of Applied Sciences
Established1996
Administrative staff
4,343[1]
Students44,486[2]
Location
Eindhoven, Tilburg and Venlo
,
Netherlands
Websitewww.fontys.edu

Fontys University of Applied Sciences is a Dutch university of applied sciences, located in the southern Netherlands. It has over 44,000 students[3] in 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.[4] 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.[5] In 2014, former Fontys Chairperson Nienke Meijer was named the "Most Influential Woman in the Netherlands".[6][7]

Ranking

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On a regular basis, Fontys University of Applied Sciences is among the top-ranked universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands. Fontys scores above-average in the study fields of engineering, IT, logistics as well as business administration and management (consisting of the study programmes International Business (IB), Marketing Management (MM), and International Finance & Control (IFC).[8]

The ranking is done annually by the Centre of Higher Education Information and published in the Keuzegids HBO. It takes into account the perspectives of experts, students and universities themselves. Next to factors such as student satisfaction with their university's lecturers and study content, student success rates, IT facilities and practice-orientation the ranking is based on the accreditation reports of the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO).[9]

All Fontys study programmes are accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO) or equivalent British accreditation bodies.[10]

About 11% of Fontys students come from abroad;[11] 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.

Campuses

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Fontys 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.[12]

Eindhoven

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Fontys International Campus Eindhoven

Fontys International Campus Eindhoven is located in the south-east of the Netherlands.[13]

Tilburg

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Fontys has three locations in Tilburg.

Fontys International Campus Stappegoor is located on the southern outskirts of the city.[14] The campus population consists of diverse students, ranging from Economics students to Software engineering students.

Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts (Dutch: Fontys Hogeschool voor de Kunsten – FHK) groups all educational programs in the visual and performing arts under the same roof in a building known as the Kunstkluster ('Art cluster') located in the centre of the city.

The Fontys Academy of Journalism (Dutch: Fontys Hogeschool voor Journalistiek – FHJ) is located in the Professor Gimbrèrelaan, in the west of the city, and is one of the four journalism schools in the Netherlands. It is one of the four journalism schools in the Netherlands. Founded in 1980 as the Academy of Journalism and Public Relations, the school had a Catholic background in its early years, although students and teachers have always doubted the existence of Catholic journalism. Several years ago the school joined Fontys Hogescholen, a community of higher vocational schools in the south of the Netherlands, and was given its current name. The FHJ-building is located in the west of Tilburg, at the Gimbrerelaan. The FHJ houses studios for radio and television, as well as a printing press for internal publications. Students can choose various majors, including audiovisual journalism, newspaper and magazine journalism and corporate journalism. In 2005, the academy celebrated its 25th anniversary, organizing several conferences on the future of journalism in the Netherlands.

Venlo

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Fontys International Campus Venlo

Fontys Venlo is a young campus with an old history. At first, the Venlo University of Applied Sciences was established on the grounds of the former country estate De Wylderbeek (whose forest still contains protected artifacts from Roman times). In the late 1990s, the institution joined the Fontys network.[15] Several renovations and expansions helped the campus buildings ("which were originally built by a congregation of nuns in 1965")[16] remain "state of the art on the inside and outside".[17] Today, the campus houses three institutes: Fontys Teacher Training Academy (FKE), Fontys Technology and Logistics (FTenL) and Fontys International Business Studies (FIBS).[18]

Although Venlo's city centre was rebuilt after the Second World War, it has buildings dating back to the 14th century. The city retained the historical significance of its monuments and old facades. Ald Weishoes (Old Orphanage), Romerhoes (Roman House), the Stadhuis (City Hall) and the St. Martinuskerk (St. Martin's Church) are just some of the many historic buildings in Venlo's city centre.[19] From 2013 to 2015, together with The Hague, Venlo was chosen to have the "best city centre in The Netherlands".[20]

Both the location on the River Meuse and its close distance to Germany make Venlo one of Europe's most important logistics hotspots. It is accessible via six surrounding airports: Eindhoven Airport, Maastricht Aachen Airport, Düsseldorf Airport, Weeze Airport, Cologne Bonn Airport and Dortmund Airport.

Study programmes

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Fontys provides full-time study programmes. Several programmes are offered in English or German.[21]

English and German Bachelor's programmes

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Business and Management

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  • International Business
  • International Finance & Control
  • Marketing Management
  • International Communication Management
  • Marketing Management – Digital Business Concepts
  • Trend Research & Concept Creation in Lifestyle

ICT and Engineering

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  • Applied Mathematics/Data Science (English)
  • Automotive Engineering (English)
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering (English)
  • Industrial Engineering & Management (English)
  • Mechatronics Engineering (English or German)
  • Mechanical Engineering (English or Dutch-German language mix)
  • Information Technology (specializations: Software Engineering, Business Informatics) (English)
  • Information & Communication Technology (specializations: ICT & Business, ICT & Media, ICT & Software Engineering, ICT & Technology, ICT & Media Design, ICT & Infrastructure) (English or Dutch)
  • Industrial Design Engineering (English or Dutch-German language mix)

Logistics

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  • Logistics (specializations: Logistics Management, Logistics Engineering) (English or German)
  • International Fresh Business Management (English or German)

Physiotherapy

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  • Physiotherapy (English)

Arts

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  • Circus and Performance Art (English)
  • Dance Academy (English)

English Master's programmes

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Exchange programmes

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Fontys has over 100 partner universities around the world, including Australia, Canada, China, Finland, Hong Kong, Italy, Mexico, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, the United States, Vietnam, and Zambia among others. In their third academic year, Fontys students are given the opportunity of studying abroad for one semester at one of the mentioned partner universities.[23] Alternatively, students can choose to stay at Fontys and take part in one of many academic minors (secondary academic discipline) such as International Business Management, Trendwatching, Game Business or Event Management.[24]

Accommodation

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Fontys student dormitory "Delos", Venlo

Fontys offers accommodation to its international students.[25]

Student company and software factory

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Together with about 10 students from different study programmes, all business students at Fontys in Venlo start their own company which is officially registered in the Dutch Commercial Registry. For nearly a year the students manage their company including: writing a business plan, selling shares to finance their entrepreneurial activities, developing and selling a product/service, and filing a tax report. All positions and functions within the company are filled by students. At the end of the academic year the company is properly liquidated. Over the past years, several Fontys student companies participated in national and international business competitions and were awarded for their successful business.[26] Engineering students at Fontys Venlo take part in the Software Factory where they develop customized software solutions for cooperating companies.[27]

Internships and work placements

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During their studies, all Fontys students do two internships (one semester in the third and fourth academic year). Internships can be done in the Netherlands or abroad. Students chose the company themselves but Fontys also provides a list of local and international partner companies. During both internships students work on a specific company project. They are supervised by one university lecturer and one company employee. Amongst others, these internships are useful for building a professional network and getting work experience which eases getting a job after studies.[28]

Partner companies

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Fontys has partnerships with more than 500 international companies including 3M, Adidas, Bayer, BMW, Coca-Cola, Daimler AG, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Henkel, IKEA, KPMG, L'Oréal, Metro AG, Nike, Inc., Philips, Porsche, Robert Bosch GmbH, Siemens, Sony, Vodafone and Volkswagen. These companies either offer projects and/or internships to Fontys students.

Student organizations

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Fontys has several student associations throughout its campuses:

  • DaVinci – First student association in Venlo founded in 1999[29]
  • FC FSV-Venlo – Official Fontys Venlo football club playing at Seacon stadium of VVV-Venlo[30]
  • Fontys4Fairtrade – Fontys Venlo sustainability committee working on projects to raise awareness for the environment and sustainability[31]
  • Knowledge Business Consulting (KBC) – student-run business consultancy headquartered in Fontys Venlo providing consultancy services to companies in both Germany and the Netherlands[32]
  • Omnia – Fontys Venlo student association organizing various events on campus (for business-related study programmes)[33]
  • Proxy – Student association of ICT English stream in Fontys Eindhoven (study programme: Information and Communication Technology)[34]
  • Student Sports Venlo – Organizing sports for students such as football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, rowing, fitness and urban dance[35]

Notable alumni

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References

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