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Information & Communication Technology

Information & Communication Technology

4 year(s)
Bachelor
Full-time
Starts February and September
English
Eindhoven

Make the digital world smarter, more creative and safer. Choose ICT: Information and Communication Technology!

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ICT can take you in any direction you choose!

Whether you are into artificial intelligence, cyber security, data science, game development, media design or business & IT management – with us you choose your own path. Will you go all-in into one direction or explore the entire field?The choice within the ICT bachelor's degree is up to you!

Is this study programme right for you?

  • Specialise or take a broad-based programme?

    ICT is a broad-based programme. You determine its content. What will you choose?

  • Decide on your own learning path and choose what suits you.

    With our study routes, you choose what you like: AI, creative media, cyber security or something else?

  • You will gain experience in the real working world.

    For example, at one of 120 partner companies from the Brainport region and Midpoint Brabant.

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I was positively shocked by many things at the university; it was so different compared to the universities in Italy.

Beatrice

Student Bachelor ICT from Italy

Ciao! I'm a 3rd year student at Fontys, studying the bachelor ICT from Italy. My journey started in High School, where I really liked studying ICT at school and enjoyed making small projects in my free time. These experiences made me realise that I wanted a hands-on approach during university, where I would learn through practice rather than just theory. I heard about Fontys through my father, a journalist covering education throughout Europe, where I found their innovative approach and close connection to the industry – especially in the Brainport region, home to companies like Philips and ASML – to be very intriguing.

Fast-forward to September, I arrived at Fontys, and I was positively shocked by many things at the university; it was so different compared to the universities in Italy. ICT has no fixed path for every student, which makes sense as ICT is such a broad subject; every student can choose to study the topics that they find most interesting. In my case, this is Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence. What stood out to me was the focus on practical learning over theory, having small classes, group work, and direct interaction with teachers. But what impressed me the most was that there are no traditional exams; we are graded through real-world projects, which I think makes much more sense in this industry. Also, unlike most courses in Italy, Fontys has no entry exams.

It was definitely not an easy choice to leave everyone I knew when starting this journey, but it was definitely worth it. Studying at Fontys has opened various opportunities for me, both personally and professionally, and I look forward to seeing what the future holds.

"The support and freedom we had at Fontys and through SPARC Innovation helped us take the first steps, test assumptions, and eventually turn the project into a business.”

Martin & Simeon

Bachelor ICT graduates, co-owners of Synthgen

Studying at Fontys gave us the space to experiment, fail fast, and build things that felt meaningful rather than purely theoretical. Many of the courses pushed us to approach problems like engineers who ship solutions, not students who only deliver assignments. We also drew a lot of inspiration from the startup culture in Eindhoven, the founders we met at TQ, and the worldwide community of indie hackers and online entrepreneurs who openly shared their progress and failures. That mix shaped how we think and how we build.Synthgen started as a small idea during our studies. We saw how companies struggled with slow data preparation, heavy manual annotation, and scarce data domains, so we set out to automate that pain point. What began as a side project quickly grew into a real product with real users and partnerships. The support and freedom we had at Fontys and through SPARC Innovation helped us take the first steps, test assumptions, and eventually turn the project into a business.Building Synthgen together has been exciting and surprisingly natural. It’s not our first attempt at creating a startup, so we bring lessons from earlier tries as well. Our studies gave us the technical foundation and the confidence to explore and build something of our own. Looking back, Fontys did more than teach us how to code. It encouraged us to build, collaborate, and think like founders."
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Your programme

The ICT field is always changing - and so will you!

In the ICT programme at the University of Applied Sciences, you will learn everything about technical developments and their application. Build smart systems, study digital infrastructures, combine technology with creativity or think about how to utilise digital opportunities. You will do all of this for real companies.

Your programme

What will you learn?

  • You will work on real assignments from the professional field.

    Think of one of the 120 partner companies from the Brainport region and Midpoint Brabant. You will also do an internship.

  • Programming - your passion or not?

    Hard coding, low code or no code. You choose and work together with fellow students, researchers and companies.

  • Are you an architect, engineer, creative maker or strategist?

    Delve into current trends such as ChatGPT, synthetic media, data protection, artificial intelligence and IoT.

Which specialisation will you choose?

Specialisations

Cyber security

Detect digital leaks and protect systems against cyber-attacks.

Cybercrime is on the rise. The Cyber Security specialisation within the Bachelor's in ICT will make you an expert in digital security. You will learn from lecturers with experience in the work field and, from year one, you will work on assignments for companies such as ASML or the police.

  • Check systems and software

    Detect weak spots in networks and programmes.

  • Investigate incidents and trends

    Analyse real cases and monitor new threats and regulations.

  • Create security plans

    Design and implement plans to protect systems.

  • Apply knowledge in practical assignments

    For example, create an AI agent that monitors threats. And later work in roles such as ethical hacker or security advisor.

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Specialisations

Artificial Intelligence

We are in the midst of an AI revolution. Will you be tomorrow's pioneer?

Choose Artificial Intelligence within the Bachelor's programme in ICT and discover the technical, organisational or creative side of AI. From year one, you’ll work on professional projects and learn from AI experts. After your graduation, you can start working as an AI consultant or analyst, for example.

  • Innovate with AI

    Use AI for smart solutions in organisations and society.

  • Apply generative AI

    Program, create and advise with tools such as ChatGPT, N8N and your own LLM.

  • Develop learning algorithms

    Build models that detect patterns and learn from data.

  • Deal with AI in a responsible manner

    Think critically about ethics, bias, and deepfakes. 

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Specialisations

Business Intelligence & Data

Become an expert in data analysis and smart solutions.

Companies are driven by data. Choose Business Intelligence & Data within the Bachelor's in ICT and learn from professionals how to collect, analyse and translate that data into smart solutions. Develop your analytical, technical and organisational skills for jobs such as data analyst or business consultant.

  • Analyse and visualise data

    Check, understand and present data clearly and reliably.

  • Optimise business processes

    Advise organisations on how to work smarter using data.

  • Automate with smart tools

    Speed up processes and predict trends with IT solutions.

  • Use data responsibly

    Think critically about privacy, transparency and ethics when allocating data and technology.

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Specialisations

Business IT & Management

Make an impact with your IT knowledge and leadership skills.

Choose Business IT & Management within the Bachelor's programme in ICT. Experts will teach you how to improve processes, guide change and allocate technology wisely. After graduation, you could work as a consultant or project leader, for example.

  • Analyse and improve business processes

    Translate data and IT into targeted solutions for organisations.

  • Develop digital strategies

    Advise on innovations and guide successful changes.

  • Bring teams and systems together

    Combine communication, management and IT for sustainable innovation.

  • Digitise responsibly

    Think critically about ethics, clarity and security in the smart allocation of technology.

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Specialisations

Embedded Software Engineering

From a light bulb to a robotic arm. You write the code and see the results immediately.

Smart software controls cars, medical devices and robots. Choose Embedded Software Engineering within the Bachelor's in ICT and learn to build reliable software for physical systems. Start as an embedded engineer, developer or consultant.

  • Design software for smart systems

    Make software work with hardware in devices, machines and vehicles.

  • Use technology in the real world

    Apply sensors, microcontrollers and IoT for smart applications in industry and society.

  • Build reliable software architectures

    Create systems that respond fast and keep running, even when things go wrong.

  • Innovate with industrial technology

    Design software for Industry 4.0 and 5.0, from factory automation to connected products.

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Specialisations

Game Design & Development

From idea to playable game.

Experts teach you how to bring creative ideas to life digitally. You devise, build and test your own games. Choose Game Design & Development within the Bachelor's programme in ICT. After your studies, you can work at studios, agencies or as an independent developer.

  • Design and build games

    Use Unity or Unreal for interactive experiences.

  • Create immersive experiences

    Craft gameplay, storylines and user experiences that surprise.

  • Collaborate on game projects

    Team up with programmers and designers on real games.

  • Innovate with new technology

    Use AI, virtual reality and 3D tech to push creative boundaries.

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Specialisations

Infrastructure & Cloud

Ensure that IT systems are always running.

You will build the digital backbone of organisations. Choose Infrastructure & Cloud within the Bachelor’s in ICT. Experts will teach you everything about setting up, automating and managing systems. Find work quickly in IT and work as a cloud engineer or specialist, for example.

  • Design and manage networks

    Build secure and scalable IT infrastructures and maintain them smartly.

  • Apply Cloud and automation

    Use tools and code to manage and optimise cloud environments and networks.

  • Secure and monitor IT

    Secure IT with monitoring, backups, and strategies against cyber threats and system failure.

  • Develop digital solutions

    Work in teams on real projects and link infrastructure to software and customer requirements.

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Specialisations

Multimedia Design & Concepts

Your design: from idea on paper to interactive experience.

Do you want to create designs that touch people? Choose Multimedia Design & Concepts within the Bachelor's programme in ICT. Experts will teach you how to come up with and create concepts with an eye for design and usability. This will enable you to work as a designer in the creative industry, for example.

  • Develop and test concepts

    Come up with ideas for apps, games or installations and test them with your target audience.

  • Design visual and interactive experiences

    Use images, sound and movement to create powerful user experiences.

  • Build digital products with tools

    Work with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and image editing.

  • Apply new technologies

    Bring ideas to life with the latest technologies, such as AI, AR or immersive media.

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Specialisations

Robotics

Build and programme smart systems that perform tasks independently.

Choose Robotics within the Bachelor's in ICT. Experts will teach you how to design and programme robots enabling you to work as a robotics engineer or technology specialist, for example. You will combine hardware, sensors and software to enable machines to respond to their environment.

  • Work with sensors and microcontrollers

    Help robots perceive and respond to their environment.

  • Process data in real time

    Make robots react instantly to changing situations.

  • Build the robot brain

    Develop software that controls logic and behaviour.

  • Apply robotics in real projects

    Work with companies in healthcare, logistics or industry. Start as a robotics engineer or technology specialist.

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Specialisations

Smart Industry & Internet of Things

Are you curious about how sensors and software work together to control a factory?

How do you ensure that a factory knows when a machine needs maintenance? Or that sensors in a building improve energy consumption? It starts with networks, sensors and data. Choose Smart Industry & Internet of Things within the Bachelor's programme in ICT and experts will teach you everything you need to know.

  • Design smart systems

    Enable devices and machines to communicate via networks, sensors and data.

  • Automate processes with the Internet of Things

    Build solutions that enable companies to work faster, better and more sustainably.

  • Use data to make decisions

    Collect and analyse data to improve processes.

  • Be at the forefront of Industry 5.0

    Explore the latest developments in human-centred technology, from robots to adaptive systems.

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Specialisations

Software Engineering

Use code to devise smart solutions that you can test and improve immediately.

Learn to programme! Choose Software Engineering within the Bachelor's programme in ICT, and experts will teach you to think like a professional. Artificial Intelligence helps you with programming. But you are the one who sees what AI does well and where you need to make adjustments to create strong software. Step by step, with an eye for the user and future-proof.

  • Develop modern software

    Learn to programme in multiple ways, including with AI, for web, mobile and embedded systems applications.

  • Design scalable systems

    Build software that can be adapted to the requirements of users.

  • Put users first

    Create intuitive solutions and test them with real users.

  • Programme with an eye for security

    Take privacy, security and ethics into account.

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Specialisations

User Interaction Design & Development

Think from the user's perspective and create digital products that work intuitively.

In User Interaction Design & Development, you will learn how to create digital products that are logical, attractive and easy to use. You will combine creativity with technology. Experts will train you to become, for example, a UX designer, front-end developer or interaction specialist.

  • Design user experiences

    Research how people use digital products and design what really works.

  • Build accessible interfaces

    Programme in HTML, CSS and JavaScript for every screen and every user.

  • Design interaction and navigation

    Create clear flows and smart menus so that users can easily find what they are looking for.

  • Develop mobile apps

    Build and test interactive apps that work well on smartphones and tablets, from concept to prototype.

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Specialisations

Combine and switch between specialisations

Choose your own path and combine the ICT specialisation that interests you.

Combine and switch between specialisations

Within the Bachelor's programme in ICT, you can mix different specialisations: from programming to design and from security to AI. This gives you time during your studies to discover what really suits you. If you know what you want to be later on and if you need a combination of specialisations to achieve this, then that's possible!

  • Choose specialisations that suit you

    Combine software, data, design, AI and business to create your ideal mix.

  • Learn at your own pace and in your own style

    Work on projects, learn from experts and receive personal coaching.

  • Become an ICT professional

    Build up professional knowledge and learn to collaborate, present and plan.

  • Prepare for the future

    Get started in practice, follow a master's programme or start your own business.

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Specialisations

Accelerated Bachelor's in ICT & Software Engineering

Obtain your ICT bachelor's degree in 3 or 3.5 years and be prepared for a master's programme.

Accelerated Bachelor's in ICT & Software Engineering

Would you like to study quickly and academically? Choose the accelerated bachelor's programme in ICT & Software Engineering. From the first year onwards, you will work on practical assignments with companies and receive courses from experienced lecturers. You will complete your studies in 3 or 3.5 years and be prepared for a master's programme.

  • Programme and develop software

    Build software ranging from apps to complex systems.

  • Delve theory and data science

    Work with mathematics, algorithms and AI.

  • Prepare yourself for a master's degree programme

    Connect with fields such as Data Science and Computer Science.

  • Study at a fast pace

    Take extra courses and a pre-assessment. Move quickly on to a master's degree or job in software development.
Your programme

What will the next four years look like?

You can deepen or broaden your knowledge in ICT. Discover our study programmes and determine your own learning route. You will be guided by our teachers who are not in front of the class, but in it with you. You will also have international opportunities, if you want them.

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Your future

Companies emphasize: “We actually need more people”.

Join the most innovative field. Your skills are needed everywhere. From healthcare and technology to gaming, in the Netherlands or worldwide. “Artificial Intelligence requires a new type of ICT professional. That makes our profession much more enjoyable now.”

Admission & application

Admission requirements

  • You must have a diploma of higher secondary education that is equivalent to Dutch standards.

    Make sure to check all admission requirements.

  • A minimum level of English proficiency might be required. The exact requirements vary per programme - click the link to check the specific criteria.

Our campus

Studying at Fontys means you learn, make friends, and enjoy an exciting student life.

Discover our campus: beautiful and well-equipped study spaces, trendy coffee corners, and pleasant campus squares. Everything for your growth and enjoyment.

Campus Rachelsmolen in Eindhoven

Campus Rachelsmolen is home to many different study programmes. Future nurses, ambitious entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts all study here! With brand-new buildings and a relaxing courtyard garden, it's a great place to be.

Costs

Curious about the costs of this study programme? 

Easily calculate your tuition fees with the tuition fees indicator. Besides tuition fees, you will also need to budget for study materials, a laptop, the introduction programme, and more. Find details about monthly living costs on our Finance page.

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Starting your studies in another country is exciting. Find out how Fontys can help you with arranging accommodation and finding a suitable place to stay.

Information & Communication Technology

Start

September, February

Language

English

Duration

4 year(s)

Degree

Bachelor

Study load

Full-time

Location

Eindhoven

Specs

Information & Communication Technology

Start

September, February

Language

English

Duration

4 year(s)

Degree

Bachelor

Study load

Full-time

Location

Eindhoven
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).

ICT: Information & Communication Technology

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

  • 31 August 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
Study choice events

You can sign up for online and live events throughout the academic year.

Open Day

Wondering if this programme is right for you? Visit our Open Day and find out! Meet students and teachers, learn more about the programme through presentations and take a walk around the campus. Check the full programme and register today!

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21 March 2026
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Information session

Take part in an online information session. Ask your questions and get useful information. Click for more info and sign up.

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For students by students

Tuesday 10 February
17:00 - 18:00 CET
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A guide to making the right study choice

Monday 23 February
17:00 - 18:00 CET
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Study Tech in NL

Monday 02 March
17:00 - 18:00 CET
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Information session ICT: Information & Communication Technology

Thursday 05 March
19:00 - 20:00 CET
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Studying in the Netherlands

Monday 09 March
17:00 - 18:00 CET
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Frequently asked questions

The main difference is that the bachelor in ICT is broader and offers many different study programmes, while the Bachelor's programme in Information Technology focuses more on the in-depth technical aspects of software engineering, such as building software and systems. Compare the content of both programmes and choose the one that best suits you and your preferences.

As a starter, you will earn between €3,000 and €3,800 gross per month on average, but this can vary greatly depending on the position, experience and sector. With a few years of experience, this salary can rise to €55,000 to €75,000 per year, and as a senior with more than seven years of experience, it can even be €75,000 to €100,000 per year. Specialist positions such as Ethical Hacker or Cloud Architect can yield even higher salaries.

The Associate degree in Ad-ICT is a two-year programme designed to quickly prepare you for the job market. You can also progress to a Bachelor's degree in ICT. This is a four-year programme that offers in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of ICT, including research methods. If you want to continue studying after that, you can move on to a Master's programme in ICT, such as the Master's Applied IT. This takes 1 to 1,5 years, depending on your study pace.

Some programming knowledge is a plus but not a requirement. Most of the students come here to learn and have no prior experience with development.Math is not required. It is needed only when you are interested in the programme Accelerated ICT & Software Engineering. In our Business, Infrastructure and Media topics there is no math at all, besides some basic statistics. Our Technology topic has math but it is taught in the major itself.

Any laptop will suffice at the start of the programme. It is possible that a more powerful laptop will be needed during the course of the programme. This depends on the choices you make from the second year onwards. We will advise you on this.