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Master System Design

Master System Design

Your future

Open doors to global career advancement in high-tech system design with a Fontys part-time MSc.

Start your career

In the part-time programme, you continue to grow in your role while gaining new knowledge and skills. You’ll apply what you learn directly in your daily work, whether that means contributing to multidisciplinary projects in a large company or driving product development in a smaller firm. Career opportunities abound in high-tech engineering companies, developing systems such as satellites, microscopes, and factory automation. Systems Engineering graduates are equipped to manage and integrate complex, multidisciplinary systems. Precision Engineering graduates bring deep technical expertise in high-precision mechanics and mechatronics.

What kind of work can you do?

After graduation you can start your career as a:

In the role of a system architect, you’ll design and integrate complex systems at firms like ASML, ensuring seamless component interaction.

As a product developer, you’ll lead the full development process in smaller tech firms, guiding projects from concept to completion.

Being an R&D engineer, you’ll innovate and refine system components, driving tech advancements at companies like Philips.

In the role of control systems engineer, you’ll specialise in configuring and optimising control systems, ensuring machinery operates at peak efficiency.

Lead the creation and implementation of cutting-edge technologies as an innovation manager, driving high-tech innovation projects.

As a system design engineer, develop advanced systems for high-tech companies. When you work in a large firm, you’ll focus on multidisciplinary modules; in smaller companies, you’ll oversee the product development process, ensuring seamless integration from concept to completion.

Experiences

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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.

Master System Design

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

    Sept 1 (NL), May 15 (Non-EEA), Jun 15 (EEA)

    Apply through Studielink
  • 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
  • 31 August 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!

Open day Master System Design

Saturday 25 October
10:00 - 16:00 CEST
De Rondom 1, Eindhoven

Keep me informed: Open day 18 January 2026

18 January 2026

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