Your Purple introductionweek
Your studies at Fontys start in September.
Exciting! But first, it's time for a great beginning: the introduction week Purple 2026. During this week, you will get to know your study programme, your fellow students, and your new city.
- The Purple introduction week takes place in the week of 24–28 August 2026*.
*The start day (Monday or Tuesday) and any Friday activities are determined per programme.
Make friends and start well
During Purple, you will meet your classmates and connect with people you will have a brilliant time with. You will find out how your study programme works, explore the campus and the city, and take part in fun activities together. Sharing meals, going out, having a laugh, and making memories. It's all part of it.
Want to know exactly what's happening, where to be, and who to contact if you have questions? You'll find all of that on this page.
Together, we'll make this the best possible start to your studies!
Programme
Get to know your study programme and make friends for life!
Ready to kick off your International Communication Management adventure at Fontys University of Applied Sciences? From Tuesday, August 25 – Thursday, August 27, 2026, we’re taking you into the wild — a week full of excitement, new friendships, and unforgettable first impressions!
Important: Starting from 2025, Fontys will no longer provide centrally arranged accommodation during the introduction week. We kindly ask you to arrange your own place to stay or travel to the programme from home each day.
We would like to welcome you at 10:00 hours in our Study Landscape, in building R4, 1st floor, Rachelsmolen 1, 5612 MA Eindhoven.
You will receive an opening presentation, and a meet and greet with your new class and your Student Coach. After this, we have the start of the ‘Crazy 88’ (assignments you can complete for points during the intro) and a lunch, followed by a campus party, dinner, and an evening activity in Café Costa on Stratumseind, the famous street in Eindhoven known for its pubs and clubs.
Your introduction day starts in the morning with a City Tour through your Fontys city. You follow a combination of routes past food spots, sports locations, creative spaces, music, innovation and places to relax.
In the afternoon, you take part in one of the festivals or city programme:
Eindhoven - Vibes Student Festival
Tilburg - Square One Festival
Venlo - city programme
The afternoon activities are organised in collaboration with Fontys, the local council and/or local hospitality businesses.
We're closing the introduction week with a bang! On Thursday 27 August, from 13:00h to 22:00h, the entire Fontys community comes together at the Purple Festival*.
Students from all Fontys cities and programmes gather for a full day of live acts and activities across multiple stages. The perfect way to wrap up your first week at Fontys, together with new friends, classmates and lecturers.
*Your festival ticket is included in your introduction week registration. No need to purchase it separately.
Apply to introduction week
Start your student life on the right foot! Register for Fontys Purple introduction week using the button below.
During the introduction week, you will follow your own programme and meet other students straight away.
Frequently asked Questions
Yes, we want to know in advance whether you are attending or not. Please do so in time as places are limited.
No, it is not obligatory, but it is highly recommended. You will get to know your new classmates, teachers and the campus, and it will make starting your studies a lot easier.
The introduction week takes place in the week before you start your study programme, this is usually the last week of August. The intro week is for all new students.
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