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Fontys ICT offers motivated students the opportunity to enrol in the Master Applied IT. This master is connected to the Fontys ICT bachelor's programme (BSc) and offers you the opportunity to further professionalise with a broader and deeper knowledge of your field.
A dedicated personal study coach: your individual growth is our top priority.
Our programmes combine theory, hands-on experience, and industry collaboration.
Expand your horizons through Fontys' global education in Europe’s Brainport region.
With the Master Applied IT, you abstract challenges and develop solutions that have a broader application. You learn to think beyond direct application. Your innovations will have a greater impact and contribute to a more sustainable society.
Apply Design Science Research to contribute to a sustainably digitising society.
Gain practical experience, preparing for future professional challenges.
Receive guidance within a supportive master community at Fontys.
At Fontys, the Master Applied IT enhances your IT skills, teaches broad problem-solving, and develops your collaboration in interdisciplinary teams, preparing you for future professional challenges in a sustainably digitising society.
The Fontys Master's Applied IT equips you to become a key player in ICT innovation projects. You'll be prepared for roles such as project leader, innovator, or expert in organisations like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Siemens, driving technological transformation.
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The exact requirements vary per programme—click the link to check the specific criteria.
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September, February
English
1 year(s), 1.5 year(s)
Master
Full-time, Part-time
Eindhoven
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The Master Applied IT is an intensive programme, as it condenses 60 ECTS into one year. Students typically spend 35–40 hours per week on lectures, research activities, project work, collaboration with industry partners and independent study. The programme is designed to mirror a professional innovation environment, so strong time‑management skills and consistent weekly effort are essential.
A highly technical background can be helpful, but you do not need to be an expert programmer. Students with ICT‑related or hybrid ICT/business profiles succeed as long as they are comfortable with analytical thinking, problem‑solving, basic research skills and working with technology. The programme focuses on applied innovation, not purely on coding.
Students have considerable freedom in shaping their research or project focus. You may propose your own topic, choose from challenges provided by partner companies or align your project with your professional interests—for example in AI, healthcare technology, UX, cybersecurity or sustainability. Coaches will help refine your idea so it meets Master‑level expectations and contributes meaningfully to applied research.
Yes. Collaboration with industry is integrated from the very first study block. Students work on real‑world challenges and innovation cases, either embedded within an organisation or through the InnovationLab. This may involve interviews, workshops, design sprints, data collection or prototype validation with professionals in the field.
It is possible, but it requires careful planning. Because the programme is intensive—especially in full‑time mode—many students limit part‑time work to 10–12 hours per week. Working more than that can interfere with deadlines and research progress. Non‑EU students must also comply with Dutch work‑permit regulations. While combining work and study is feasible, your academic workload should remain your top priority.
