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We are looking forward to meeting you in person. To get you well prepared for your study at Fontys, we have gathered all information you need on this page. Please check this website regularly so you don't miss any updates. If you still have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. See you soon!
Get prepared to start your studies at
Marketing Management - Digital Business Concepts
Below you will find practical information about e.g. your application, Fontys account, on campus WiFi, books and laptop requirements.
Your application
Studielink
You have enrolled in our study programme Marketing Management – Digital Business Concepts. However, this does not mean you are already registered as a student. You will be officially registered once you have fulfilled all the registration requirements.
Please visit your ‘My Studielink’ page regularly and check your ‘To-do List’.
Enrolment
The Student Administration will keep you informed about the status of your enrolment until it is fully completed. If you have any questions or encounter any issues regarding your enrolment, please contact fet@fontys.nl.
Tuition fees are a standard part of studying in the Netherlands. You pay your tuition fees via a digital (direct debit) authorisation, either all at once or in instalments. For more information about how and when to pay, watch the animation or see link below.
More information about tuition fees
Marketing Management - Digital Business Concepts awards two 'Holland scholarships' to students from countries other than those of the European Economic Area (EEA).
This scholarship is available for students who have applied for our study programme Marketing Management - Digital Business Concepts. Please note: The scholarships do not cover your whole tuition fee but it is a onetime payment. The amounts are mentioned below.
NL Scholarship Programme
The NL Scholarship is subsidized by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. The scholarship amounts to € 5,000. The purpose of the scholarship is to support excellent non-EU students during their first year of studies. Each academic year Marketing Management - Digital Business Concepts hands out two Holland scholarships.
Criteria
To be eligible for the NL Scholarship Programme you have to meet the following criteria:
- - Your nationality is non-EEA;
- - You do not have a degree from an education institution in the Netherlands;
- - You start with Marketing Management - Digital Business Concepts as a regular, degree-seeking student;
- - You have achieved excellent secondary school results with a grade point average of 75% or higher.
More information on the NL Scholarship Programme can be found here.
Application procedure
To apply, you have to be registered in Studielink for Marketing Management - Digital Business Concepts . The application deadline for the Holland scholarship is 1 June every year.
- An assessment committee will examine all applications and decide to whom the scholarships will be granted.
- Even if you fulfil all application criteria, we cannot guarantee that you’ll be awarded a scholarship, as scholarships are limited in number.
- Allocation of scholarships is only possible if you have completed your enrolment.
- Payment of scholarships will be done in October.
- To apply, send your full application file to fet-international@fontys.nl including a motivation letter, CV, grade records.
- You can only apply for one scholarship.
If you have any questions about scholarships, do not hesitate to contact fet-international@fontys.nl.
Before starting, I couldn't have imagined neither all the ups, neither the downs that awaited me. But if I could, I would do it again."
Alumnus about his experiences
Account and IT information
After applying you received an email from us with your personal login details. The sender of the email: 'no-reply@fontys.nl', and the subject is 'Fontys account creatie/creation'. Please save this e-mail carefully, you will need it!
For practically all online services at Fontys you have to sign in with your Fontys account. This account is a username and password combination. Your user name contains a PCN (Personal Communication Number) and the domain: '@student.fontys.nl'.
More information about signing inBeing able to work and study securely is of the utmost importance at Fontys. That is why we continuously work on improving information security. We switched to a new way of signing in at Fontys: in addition to your username and password, you will also use an extra step as verification (multifactor authentication).
Eduroam (education roaming) is a service that enables students, researchers, and staff to securely access the wireless internet at the Fontys campus and while visiting other participating institutions, using the username and login provided by Fontys.
Advice: Install eduroam on your private laptop, smartphone, and tablet at home according to the instructions. When you arrive at the Fontys campus, everything will be set and ready to go.
Manual: Connect to EduroamFontysConnect, the intranet site of Fontys, is used to make (digital) information available, to share documents, to work together and as a search centre. Everyone with a Fontys account has access. If you log in to the Fontys website with your Fontys account you will land on your personal Connect page. From there you can access the various pages. This is not needed right now but will be come in hand when your studies start!
go to portal
How do I get the card?
The student card is provided once free of charge at the beginning of or during the academic year to all students who register for the first time at Fontys University of Applied Sciences. You can apply for a student card when you are fully registered.
- Apply for a student card via www.fontyskaart.nl.
It is most convenient if you have your student card right from the start of the educational year. It is best to apply for the card as soon as you know what is your address is in the Netherlands.
When do I need a student card?
You need a student card for various reasons:
- As proof of identity at Fontys Universities (for example at exams).
- For logging on to the Canon printers.
- To gain entry to some buildings on Fontys property and at automated barriers.
- To use the lockers in some Fontys buildings.
- For the loan of equipment from the media libraries.
Fontys provides you with ‘@student.fontys.nl’ email address. You can log in with your Fontys account. When you start your studies at Fontys, we will no longer send e-mails to your private email address, but instead only use your Fontys email address. Make sure you check this account regularly!
go to Outlook webmailiPhone and iPad
- Choose Outlook for iOS in the Apple Store and install the app.
- Add an account and fill in your email address (name@student.fontys.nl)
- Open verification app and you will be directed to the Fontys login page
- Remove the email address and fill in your Fontys credentials:
username: <PCN>@student.fontys.nl
Password: the password to your Fontys account - Skip the First Run Experience
- Enable Notifications
- Tap Allow 'Outlook can send you messages."
Android phones and tablets
- Go to settings > Accounts & Synchronisation > Add Account > Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.
- Fill in the required details:
Domain: The domain students use is BERGEN. When a domain is optional, leave this field blank. Some devices require the notation domain\username in one field. In that case, write down: BERGEN\<PCN>.
Username:
Your username is <PCN>@student.fontys.nl. Some devices require the notation domain\username in one field. In that case, write down: BERGEN\<PCN>. - Write down your Fontys emailadress: <name>@student.fontys.nl
- Fill in the password to your Fontys account.
- Server: If your device asks for this, write down outlook.fontys.nl
There are quite a few applications you'll use during your studies—for your timetable, grades, exams, and more. That’s why we’ve listed everything for you in one place. This way, you can see at a glance what each tool is used for and how to install it.
See how to use and install the toolsIf you click the button below you will find English information and manuals on various IT topics. You'll be able to find information about the Fontys network, printing, storage, mail, etcetera. You can also find the contact details of our IT Servicedesk here.
go to it helpStudy materials
Is your laptop ready for your studies?
Here is a list of minimum requirements that Fontys sets for a computer to be used for
education. This includes the applications Microsoft Office 365 or Office 2019/2021, DLO
and tests.
The camera and headphones are intended for use with MS Teams.
Microsoft
- Processor: Intel Core i5 series/AMD Ryzen 5 series
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Hard disk: 128 GB disk space
- Network: Wifi
- Display: 14 inch screen van 1280 x 768
- Mouse: recommended
- Camera: recommended
- Headphones/earphones: recommended
- Browser: The latest version of Edge Chromium, Safari, Chrome of Firefox
- Operating system: Windows 10/11
Mac
- Processor: Intel-processor/Apple Silicon processor
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Hard disk:: 128 GB disk space
- Network: Wifi
- Display: 14 inch screen van 1280 x 800
- Mouse: recommended
- Camera: recommended
- Headphones/earphones: recommended
- Browser: The latest version of Edge Chromium, Safari, Chrome of Firefox
- Operating system: macOS 12.1 en hoger
Note: Chromebook/Linux-based systems are not suitable because various DLO components, including TestVision and the lockdown tool, will not work.
Note: Windows 10/11 in S mode are not suitable, Windows 10/11 Home of Pro are suitable.
Because the digital education market (software and IT hardware) is constantly changing,
these student laptop specifications are a recommendation for the minimum
requirements your laptop should meet. However, Fontys University of Applied Sciences
cannot guarantee that during the term of your studies this market will not make
additional demands, or offer new hardware that is less suitable. We will of course do
everything possible to limit the impact on you (your laptop) and inform you to the best of
our abilities.
Software deals for education
SURFspot is the ultimate non-profit ICT online store. SURFspot offers an educational discount on software, hardware and online educational resources.
So how does it work?
Go to SURFspot.nl and log in using your Fontys account (PCN@student.fontys.nl + password)
Are you going to study Marketing Management - Digital Business Concepts in the next study year? Come prepared! You can download the literature list here in june 2026.
Working with other students in a group teaches you to be more collaborative, outgoing and respectful of others' work and opinions."
Student about her experiences
Starting your studies
When starting your studies at Fontys, it is nice to know when we expect to meet you on campus for the first time and what you will experience in the first months at Marketing Management - Digital Business Concepts.
On Tuesday, 1 September, we’ll kick off the start of your study year with our Kick-off Week. During this week, you’ll begin your very first projects and meet your teachers.
You’ll receive an email with all the details about your first week before 24 August. In that email, you’ll find information about times, locations, and what to expect.
Just make sure you’re in Tilburg on 1 September, because the dates are fixed and attendance is mandatory.
Academic calendar 2026-2027
Purple introduction week
24-08-2026 / 28-08-2026
Educational period 1
31-08-2026 / 15-11-2026
Educational period 2
16-11-2026 / 08-02-2027
Educational period 3
16-02-2027 / 25-04-2027
Educational period 4
03-05-2027 / 25-07-2027
Vacation and holidays
Autumn break
19-10-2026 / 25-10-2026
Christmas break
21-12-2026 / 03-01-2027
Spring break
09-02-2027/ 15-02-2027
Good Friday
26-03-2027
Easter Monday
29-03-2027
May break
26-04-2027 / 02-05-2027
Liberation day
05-05-2027
Ascension Day and the day after
06-05-2027 / 07-05-2027
Whit Monday
17-05-2027
Summer break
25-07-2027 / 05-09-2027
Purple Introduction week
Starting your studies at Fontys in September? Then you'll kick things off with an awesome introduction week: Purple.
- The Purple introduction week takes place from 24 to 28 August 2026.
More information about the programme and sign-up will follow soon.
Join our WhatsApp group
Marketing Management – Digital Business Concepts invites you to join our WhatsApp group and become part of our community.
Joining is entirely up to you, but we strongly encourage it. There's no better way to connect with your future classmates before you even arrive on campus!
If you are interested in more detailed stories from international students or want to get in touch with one or more of them, check out this page.
Contact a student
Your stay in the Netherlands
There is a lot to see and experience in the Netherlands. Here you'll find a lot of information about studying at Fontys, accommodation and also practical information like enrolling, visa, finances etc.
Go to practical information about living in the NetherlandsPersonal support
To give you a good start at your study, you will be in close contact with a student coach. He or she is your first point of contact for all practical and study questions, follows your achievements and gives valuable tips and advice where necessary.
We also advise you to bookmark the webpage Fontys helps. This platform offers practical information, personal support when you need extra guidance and useful links. But also interesting initiatives for you to join.
