Starting your studies
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 Industrial Engineering and Management.
For a successful enrollment it is necessary that you come to the Student Administration office in person to show your original diploma from your previous education with the corresponding list of grades. We cannot accept certified copies. This is an important condition to complete your enrollment before you can start your studies and get access to the learning environment.
If you hold a diploma from a Dutch secondary school, it doen not need to be checked.
The date of the Diploma-check Day is scheduled for Friday 6 February 2026.
Your diploma can be checked between 9:30-12:00 hrs or between 12:30-15:00 hrs.
Student Administration office:
Nexus Building - room 0.47
De Rondom 1
Eindhoven
For last-minute admission questions please contact us:
Email: technology-study@fontys.nl
Telephone: +31-(0)885077333
Whatsapp: +31-(0)6-38070029
Kickstart your studies
The kickstart of your studies!
The first day will start on February 9. In the first week, you will be immersed in what Industrial Engineering and Management is. During this ‘kick-start’ you will get to know your fellow students, the programme, the building and all systems. In addition, you will meet with companies,, both on location and in our school building. You will work with fellow students on business assignments and speak to professionals from the community. You will play a business game and present your insights at a business expo. The class days are from 9:00 AM to 15:30 PM.
Around February 2, you will receive an email with the final information about where you are expected to be on February 9.
What is it about?
A metaphor for an immersion, get to know Industrial Engineering & Management: the work, the study and the world; by experiencing and researching (by) yourself.
Necessities for this first day
- notebook
- multiple colours (pencil or marker)
- laptop/tablet/telephone
- a charger for the devices you're bringing
- something to drink and to eat
- earplugs/headphones
- most importantly: good spirit!
If you want to plan holidays or other activities, it is useful to know when there are no classes.
Academic calendar 2025-2026
Vacation and holidays
"I jumped into this adventure because I wanted to gain a different experience in terms of education and life."Angelina about her decision to study abroad