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With the Fontys MSc in System Design, you'll master system architecture, mechanics, electronics, and AI, preparing for roles in high-tech industries. Benefit from personalised coaching and learn to design complex systems, oversee technical interfaces, and develop key leadership skills.
Join the Fontys Master System Design and fast-track your career in just two years. With 8 hours of lectures, 16 hours of self-study, and 16 hours of project work weekly, you'll apply theory to real-world challenges, working closely with high-tech companies in the Brainport region. This hands-on experience, combined with theoretical learning, prepares you for complex industry demands.
From the start, you will choose a specialisation track to tailor your studies
Each track comes with track-specific electives and learning goals, so while all students share core courses, your projects and assignments will reflect the focus of your chosen track. This approach ensures that by the end of the program, you have both the breadth of systems knowledge and the depth in your specialization.
For the academic year 2026/2027, the teaching days for first and second year students have been scheduled for Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
In the first year of the Master System Design, all students follow four core modules that provide a comprehensive foundation in topics such as system design, mechanics, electronics, and artificial intelligence. These modules ensure a solid understanding of the principles needed to tackle complex high-tech systems.
The programme focuses on real technical challenges in high-tech environments, emphasizing design, measurement, realization, and testing. Through modeling, simulation, and advanced sensor and design techniques, you will learn to analyze and optimize complex systems.
While the first-year modules are shared across all students, your track choice subtly shapes the focus of your learning and projects. Students following the Systems Engineering track will encounter content that emphasizes system integration, control engineering, and the interplay between hardware and software, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of large-scale systems. In contrast, the Precision Engineering track provides deeper attention to mechanical and mechatronic systems, including aspects such as materials, high-precision design, and advanced manufacturing techniques.
Across both tracks, you will gain the technical skills and professional competencies, such as leadership, collaboration, and communication, needed to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, equipping you with the skills to enhance system stability, precision, and performance in dynamic and demanding settings.
In your second year, you'll immerse yourself in a final project at a leading company, culminating in your master's thesis. You'll sharpen your skills in innovation, research, and ethics. Guided by industry experts and coaches, you'll tackle real-world challenges, preparing you for high-impact roles in the tech industry and solidifying your position as a T-shaped professional.
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 June 15.
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