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Fontys Hogescholen

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world rank  1171

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Overview

Founded in 1996, the Fontys Hogescholen (Fontys University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Eindhoven (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North Brabant. This institution also has a branch campus in Tilburg and Venlo. Officially recognized by the Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders), Fontys Hogescholen (Fontys) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Dutch higher education institution. Fontys Hogescholen (Fontys) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 28-year-old Dutch higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Dutch higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Fontys also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Fontys Hogescholen's Control Typepublic

Entity

Fontys Hogescholen's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Fontys Hogescholen' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Fontys Hogescholen's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Acronym Fontys
Founded 1996
Motto Denk Groter
Think Bigger
Colours Purple and white
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University Location

Address Rachelsmolen 1
Eindhoven
5612 MA North Brabant
Netherlands
Fontys Hogescholen's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Fontys Hogescholen Phone Number +31 (8850) 80000
Fontys Hogescholen Fax Number +31
Other locations Tilburg and Venlo

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fontys Hogescholen's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Fontys Hogescholen's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Fontys Hogescholen's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Fontys Hogescholen.

Fontys Hogescholen: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
15,000-17,499 US$
(13,670-15,950 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Fontys Hogescholen's admission information.

Fontys Hogescholen's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Fontys Hogescholen's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Fontys Hogescholen a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Fontys Hogescholen's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Fontys Hogescholen's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Fontys Hogescholen's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Fontys Hogescholen.

Fontys Hogescholen's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Fontys Hogescholen has an enrollment range of 40,000-44,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Fontys Hogescholen's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,500-2,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Fontys Hogescholen's Control Type Control Type

Fontys Hogescholen is a public higher education institution.


Fontys Hogescholen's Entity Type Entity Type

Fontys Hogescholen is a non-profit higher education institution.


Fontys Hogescholen's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported


Fontys Hogescholen's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Fontys Hogescholen does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Fontys Hogescholen's main facilities:


Fontys Hogescholen's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Fontys Hogescholen's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Fontys Hogescholen's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Fontys Hogescholen's main services:


Fontys Hogescholen's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Fontys Hogescholen's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Fontys Hogescholen's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Fontys Hogescholen's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Fontys Hogescholen's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Fontys Hogescholen's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Fontys Hogescholen is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2006


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Open Education Consortium (OEC)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Fontys Hogescholen's Facebook page Fontys Hogescholen's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Fontys Hogescholen's X (formerly Twitter) page Fontys Hogescholen's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Fontys Hogescholen's YouTube channel Fontys Hogescholen's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Fontys Hogescholen's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Fontys Hogescholen is a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization and publishes open courseware such as free video lectures and course materials.


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