Timeline

After you submit your application through Studielink, you will receive an email from Fontys. In this email, we will ask you to upload some additional documents. These are needed to check whether you meet the admission requirements for your chosen programme.

Make sure you read the email carefully and upload all the requested documents as soon as possible, as this helps us process your application faster.

Please be aware that the diploma validation process may take up to three weeks, so do not wait too long!

You might need a visa or residence permit when you come to live in the Netherlands. This depends on your nationality, the length of your stay, and the purpose of your visit. Find out everything you need to know on the page linked below.

To complete your enrolment, you may need to take a language test. Check the requirements using the link below to find out which English tests are accepted and what the minimum scores are. Book your test as soon as possible!

Once you have applied via Studielink, you will receive an email from Fontys with the subject 'Fontys account creatie/creation'. This email is sent from no-reply@fontys.nl. The email contains your login details for your Fontys account. Keep this email in a safe place, as you will need your account during the application process and throughout your studies.

Can't find the email?

Call our Customer Contact Centre. We are happy to help you set a new password.

Before you start your studies at Fontys, you will need to find a place to live. Fontys does not have its own student halls, but we work with trusted landlords and housing agencies to help students find accommodation during their first semester or year.

The application form for housing is available from 1 May. Please make sure you meet all the requirements and submit your application before the deadline of 15 June.

Please note that Fontys can only offer housing to a limited number of students, so we strongly recommend that you continue looking for accommodation yourself.

When you study at Fontys, you will use different online programmes. To log in safely and securely, we use multi-factor authentication (MFA). This means you need to log in in two steps. This is also called two-step verification.

You will need this login method for things like applying for your Fontys student card and visiting the portal of your programme.

That is why it is important to install the authenticator app on your phone. With this app, you can log in safely at any time, from anywhere.

Before you can use the app, it needs to be linked to your Fontys account. You can read how to do this on fontys.nl/en/signin

As an international student coming to the Netherlands, you may be eligible for student finance. Check the conditions and find out what applies to you using the link below.

Getting around the Netherlands by public transport is easy. As a student, you may be eligible for a student travel product, which gives you free or discounted travel by train, bus and tram. To use it, you will need an OV-chipkaart. Find out how to apply using the link below.

If you have fully enrolled and arranged payment of your tuition fee, you will receive an email with a Proof of Enrolment. This email will be sent to the email address you provided in Studielink. Is your enrolment not yet complete? You will receive an email this month explaining what you still need to do. Make sure you complete these steps as soon as possible.

As a student at Fontys, you automatically get free access to Office 365. You do not need to buy this yourself.

What do you get?

• You can use programmes such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Teams, Forms and more.
• You get 50 GB of storage in OneDrive. This lets you save your files safely and open them anywhere.
• You can install Office 365 on up to 5 of your own devices, such as your laptop, tablet or phone.

You log in with the details you received after registering via Studielink.

Other software at a discount via Surfspot

Do you need other programmes in addition to Office 365? Wait until your study programme team lets you know which programmes you need. Some of these may also be available to you for free through Fontys. For anything else, you can buy software and digital products at a student discount via Surfspot.

The introduction week takes place from 24 to 28 August 2026. During this week, you will get to know your fellow students, your lecturers, and your programme. It is a fun and informative start to your studies!

Check the programme below to find out when your introduction days are scheduled.

We hope you've had a great start to your studies! During your time here, you may have questions, and you'll find answers to most of them on the student portal. So make sure to check it out!

In the summer, we work hard on creating timetables and class allocations for the new academic year. We understand that you may already be curious about this, but the timetable and class allocation are often only made available a few days before the start of your studies.

• Once your timetable is available, you can view it in MyX (My Xedule). You log in using your Fontys account.

• Wondering when your days off are? You can find them in the Fontys academic calendar.

So just a little more patience! Before you know it, your Fontys journey will begin and you’ll meet your new classmates.