Fontys University of Applied Sciences

Fontys University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands, located in the heart of the innovative Brainport region in Eindhoven, as well as in Tilburg and Venlo. With more than 45,000 students and 4,500 staff, Fontys offers a broad portfolio of bachelor’s, master’s and associate degree programmes in technology, business, health, social studies, education, and the arts.

Fontys stands for applied knowledge with impact – For Society.
Our mission is to empower students, professionals and organisations to grow through education, research and innovation that respond to real-world challenges. Together with regional, national and international partners, we connect learning with practice, technology with humanity, and innovation with societal relevance.

The university’s strength lies in its regional engagement and its contribution to the sustainable development of the Brainport ecosystem — one of Europe’s leading technology and design hubs. Fontys stimulates entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary collaboration and lifelong learning, fostering curiosity, creativity and resilience among students and staff.

Distinctive features include our practice-based learning approach, where students work on authentic projects with companies and public organisations, and our strong focus on innovation, technology and sustainability. Through initiatives like Challenge Based Learning and open innovation labs, Fontys creates environments where ideas become prototypes and learning turns into tangible impact — For Society.

By combining a warm, inclusive community with a forward-looking, entrepreneurial spirit, Fontys prepares students to make a meaningful contribution to a smarter, more resilient and more connected world — For Society.