How to apply & costs
September 2025
Unfortunately the study programme will not start in September 2025. For more information regarding the September 2026 intake, please see the information below.
Application deadline - Intake September 2026
For the course starting in September 2026, the application deadline is set on 1 August 2026.
Your application in 4 steps:
1. Submit an application.As of October 1st 2025 you will be able to find the application form here.
2. Submit your enrolment documents.As of October 1st 2025 you will be able to submit your documents through the admission form that will be published here.
The documents that will need to be submitted are:
- Copy of a valid ID or passport.
- Diploma in the original language and a certified translation into Dutch, English or German
- Final transcript of records in the original language and a certified translation into Dutch, English or German
- Proof of English proficiency as mentioned in the admission requirements. The language certificates that are accepted are mentioned in the application form. All certificates must be obtained at a test center and cannot be taken online.
- Evidence or current employment near Venlo.
- Proof of employment
- Upload the required admission documents and identification documents digitally through the admission form. The diploma validation might take up to four weeks. You will receive a notification of the outcome as soon as available.
3. Complete the payment of the tuition fees.Once you have received the information that you are admissible, you will receive a Payment Agreement in which we ask you to how you would like to pay the tuition fees to Fontys.
4. Show us your original diploma including the list of transcripts upon arrival in the Netherlands. An appointment will be necessary to show these documents and can be made through this link.
September 2025
Unfortunately the study programme will not start in September 2025. For more information regarding the September 2026 intake, please see the information below.
Application deadline - Intake September 2026
For the course starting in September 2026, the application deadline is set on 1 August 2026.
Your application in 4 steps:
1. Submit an application.As of October 1st 2025 you will be able to find the application form here.
2. Submit your enrolment documents.As of October 1st 2025 you will be able to submit your documents through the admission form that will be published here.
The documents that will need to be submitted are:
Copy of a valid ID or passport.A valid residence permit for the Netherlands, Germany or Belgium that will allow you to study in the Netherlands. Please note that Fontys is not able to apply for a visa for you as this is a parttime study program.Diploma in the original language and a certified translation into Dutch, English or GermanFinal transcript of records in the original language and a certified translation into Dutch, English or GermanProof of English proficiency as mentioned in the admission requirements. The language certificates that are accepted are mentioned in the application form. All certificates must be obtained at a test center and cannot be taken online.Proof of employmentUpload the required admission documents and identification documents digitally through the admission form. The diploma validation might take up to four weeks. You will receive a notification of the outcome as soon as available.
3. Complete the payment of the tuition fees.Once you have received the information that you are admissible, you will receive a Payment Agreement in which we ask you to how you would like to pay the tuition fees to Fontys.
4. Show us your original diploma including the list of transcripts upon arrival in the Netherlands. An appointment will be necessary to show these documents and can be made through this link.
The total tuition fees for students that started in September 2024 is €14.900. Tuition fees for September 2025 will be announced in Spring 2025 on this website. Tuition fees can be paid in 2 annual terms or 4 biannual terms. The course fee is invoiced in advance at the beginning of each course, study year or semester, depending on the chosen payment option. The prices can be subject to changes.
Costs-tax deduction promotion: Costs can be deducted in full from taxes or paid by your employer where appropriate. Please consult the programme coordinator.
Payment options
- Invoice: Fontys will send an invoice for the total amount in advance and this must be paid before the start.
- Authorisation: payment can be made in installments, either in two annual installments or in four semi-annual installments. Student authorizes Fontys for a direct debit. Every applicant receives a payment agreement at which he or she can indicate his or her choice.
Refund Policy: In case of withdrawal, you must inform the course coordinator in writing as soon as possible. You will only be charged for the full months you have attended the course. Fontys will take care that, if applicable, the remainder of the fees you have paid, will be refunded. If you stop attending without informing us, you will still be deemed as an enrolled student and will therefore be liable for the tuition fees.