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Industrial Engineering and Management

Industrial Engineering and Management

Your future

Industrial Engineering and Management is an excellent investment in your future. You have a 100% job guarantee, and the starting salary is high.

Start your career

Working in Europe’s innovative Brainport region offers endless opportunities at leading companies in technology, manufacturing, and health sectors.

Student Angelina at her graduation company

What kind of work can you do?

After completing your study programme you can start working as a:

As a supply chain coordinator, you oversee the movement of products from manufacturing sites to customers. You track orders, manage inventory levels, and coordinate with both suppliers and customers to ensure smooth operations..

As a quality engineer, you ensure products meet company standards and are correctly manufactured. You identify and resolve issues in the production process to guarantee the final product is safe, reliable, and meets customer expectations. Your role is crucial in maintaining product quality.

As a project manager, you steer your team towards achieving goals or completing projects on time and within budget. You organize tasks, set deadlines, and ensure everyone knows their responsibilities. Additionally, you communicate with stakeholders, such as clients or supervisors, to keep them informed.

As an Operations Manager, you oversee production operations, ensure processes run smoothly and efficiently. You coordinate departments, manage resources, implement productivity strategies, monitor performance, address issues, and maintain quality standards, while communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Would you rather continue studying?

After completing the Bachelor’s programme, you can continue with a master’s programme at higher professional (hbo) or university (wo) level. A wo master’s programme is equivalent to an hbo master’s programme. The difference is not the level, but the approach.

An hbo master’s programme is practice-oriented. You work on complex real-world challenges and apply your knowledge directly. At Fontys, you can for example continue with the hbo master’s programme Digital Technology Engineering.

A wo master’s programme is more theoretical and focuses on scientific research. Continuing your studies at a technical university is possible, but the transition may require additional entry requirements or preparation. For this route, agreements have been made with TU/e within an hbo top programme.

Which master’s programme suits you best depends on your learning style, interests and future plans.

Student experiences

I really appreciate that we work with real companies

Marlene

Student Industrial Engineering and Management

My name is Marlene and I come from Puebla, Mexico. I chose to study abroad because I was eager to experience the change. Coming into a different country, you always expect the ‘cultural shock’. That’s what I was looking forward to, because after the cultural shock, you have to adapt. Being able to adapt to change is a great skill, and one that I enjoy challenging myself with. I also wanted to experience life in a different country.

I chose Industrial Engineering and Management because I think this is a bachelor that opens your horizons to almost any industry there is. That always felt safe to me, and I always had an aptitude for school and the more logical subjects, so I figured that if I went into IE&M I would do well, and have the opportunity to shape my future career according to my interests.

When preparing to study abroad, I definitely kept a close watch on the emails sent by Fontys, and took their suggestions. Of course I also did some research myself on the country, I looked at how the streets looked, if the supermarkets were accessible everywhere, etc. Also, knowing a bit about the language, the culture, and the food never hurts before visiting a countryHaving been here for a while I can say I loveeee studying in the Netherlands. Yes, the weather is not the nicest, and yes, the food is not great, but I think the way of life here makes me really happy. One of my favorite things is being able to have my afternoon free, and cycle or go walk around the center and get a snack or a drink with my friends. I think something that surprised me about the Netherlands is the cleanliness. Although the Dutch love to celebrate, the streets will always be squeaky clean the day after!One of the biggest differences in education compared to my home country is the strong focus on practical experience. At Fontys, working on real company projects is part of the programme. In Mexico, students often need to find these opportunities on their own. I really appreciated that we worked with real companies and received guidance from our teachers throughout the process.If I could give one tip to someone who wants to study abroad, it would be this: it can be challenging, but the most valuable experiences often are!

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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 housing application deadline is June 15 (start September) or December 8 (start February).

Industrial Engineering and Management

Admission timeline

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

  • 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
    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 (June 15).

    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 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 (June 15).

    More info about housing
  • 9 February 2026

    Start study programme

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