Sprint naar content

Associate degree ICT

Associate degree ICT

Your future

After completing the programme, you can start working right away. Or you can continue studying for two more years to obtain the Bachelor's degree in ICT: Information and Communication Technology.

Start your career

With your diploma, you can immediately start working in a specific ICT profession. You can work in the Netherlands or abroad. Design apps, develop smart applications, create multimedia or ensure digital security in a company.

What kind of work can you do?

After this programme, you can work as:

You protect companies against hackers, viruses and online fraud. You analyse risks, carry out tests and detect vulnerabilities. You also help users to use digital technology safely.

Use data and smart technology to improve the industry of tomorrow. You ensure that machines, systems and people work well together. Think of robots in a warehouse or sensors that quickly detect malfunctions.

You design websites and apps with AI and smart tools. You work on user experiences, user interfaces and web development. In doing so, you immerse yourself in people, new techniques and design.

You help companies move forward with their decision-making thanks to databases and smart software. This allows you to gain insights and share them with key stakeholders in the organisation. Think of dashboards for sales figures or AI models that predict which products will become popular.

You will work with a team of various experts in a virtual production studio. You will work on digital video productions, create 3D worlds and bring creations to life.

Continue your studies after the Associate Degree in ICT

After completing the Associate Degree in ICT, you can easily continue with the Bachelor’s in ICT at Fontys University of Applied Sciences. You can earn your bachelor’s degree in just two years. This is a smart next step if you want to study ICT in the Netherlands and build your career.

After your bachelor’s, you can specialise further with a master’s degree. The demand for IT professionals is high and continues to grow worldwide.

Further education

1 programme

ICT: Information & Communication Technology

Full-time 4 year(s) Eindhoven

Experiences of alumni

Skip

Associate degree ICT graduate & Bachelor ICT graduate

"From my very first weeks in the Associate Degree in ICT, I knew this programme suited me.

What appealed to me most was the strong focus on real world practice. Instead of working through theory alone, we collaborate with actual companies and solve ICT challenges that mirror professional reality.

A typical week combines technical classes with group projects, so you immediately apply what you learn. The atmosphere is open and supportive, with approachable lecturers and motivated classmates. You are trusted with responsibility early on, which helped me grow in both confidence and professionalism.

This programme is an excellent choice if you enjoy learning by doing and want to gain practical experience alongside your studies".

Bashar

Associate degree ICT graduate, part-time Bachelor ICT student and Power Platform Consultant

After finishing secondary education, I knew I needed more practical experience before starting my career in ICT. That is why I chose the Associate Degree in ICT at Fontys.

What makes this programme unique is its portfolio-based approach. Instead of focusing on traditional exams, you work on real projects and build a professional portfolio that demonstrates your skills, development and achievements. This closely reflects the way professionals work in the ICT sector.

The practical assignments and assessment methods prepared me well for the workplace. As a result, the transition from studying to employment felt smooth and natural. After graduating, I started my career as a Power Platform Consultant. At the same time, I progressed to the part-time Bachelor ICT programme, allowing me to combine work and study while continuing to develop my expertise.

My advice to future students is simple: take your portfolio seriously from day one. Treat every project as an opportunity to create something you can proudly show future employers. Stay curious, ask questions and connect with professionals in the field whenever you can.For me, this programme provided the confidence, practical experience and job-ready skills needed to take the next step in my ICT career.
Check all deadlines

Admission timeline

Wondering what's to come after applying for this programme? Go over the entire admission process.

Please note! If you wish to apply for housing through Fontys, the application deadline is 15 June (start September) or 8 December (start February).

Associate degree ICT

Admission timeline

Wondering what's to come after applying for this programme? Check out the entire admission process.

Start in September

  • Start your orientation

    Have you attended a study orientation event already?

    Take a look at our orientation events

  • Application deadline

    International students: 1 June. Dutch students: 1 May.

    Check application process
    Missed the deadline?

    Dutch and EEA students can still apply! Check all deadlines

  • Submit required files

    Submission and assessment of grade lists, diploma and proof of language. For non EEA-students: additional steps can be required.

  • Complete your payment

    The tuition fees indicator helps you to determine the tuition rate for your situation.

    Everything about finances

  • Arrange student housing

    Fontys can offer housing for a limited number of international students. Fill in the housing application form before the deadline (15 June).

    More info about housing

  • End of August

    Get to know Fontys and your fellow students during Purple Introduction week.

    Take a look at your introduction programme

  • 1 September 2026

    Start study programme

Start in February

  • Start your orientation

    Have you attended a study orientation event already?

    Take a look at our orientation events

  • Application deadline to start in February

    International students: 15 November. Dutch students: 31 January.

    Check application process
    Make sure to start the application process as soon as possible.

  • Submit required files

    Submission and assessment of grade lists, diploma and proof of language. For non EEA-students: additional steps can be required.

  • Complete your payment

    The tuition fees indicator helps you to determine the tuition rate for your situation.

    Everything about finances

  • Arrange student housing

    Fontys can offer housing for a limited number of international students. Fill in the housing application form before the deadline (December 6).

    More info about housing

  • 9 February 2026

    Start study programme

Do you have a question?

We are happy to help.

Ask your question to the programme in Eindhoven

Send an e-mail
Call: +31(0)8850 81437
Facebook
Instagram
Location in Google Maps