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Bachelor Information Technology

Fontys University of Applied Sciences (Fontys Venlo) · Venlo, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishNo CAO points neededOpen entryApplied sciencesSeptember start
Duration4 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)1 June 2027
EU fee 2026/27€2,694 / yr

About the course

A practical, career-focused IT degree covering all aspects of IT: the first 1.5 years give broad foundations in software and AI development, then you specialise in Business Informatics, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Science or Embedded Software. Projects, internships and a graduation assignment with real companies run through the programme.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • The institution assesses the Irish Leaving Certificate individually and does not publish a fixed Irish requirement. Contact admissions to confirm.
  • No extra subject requirements for non-Dutch diplomas; you need a school-leaving diploma equivalent to Dutch standards and a recognised English certificate (Fontys may exempt you based on the country where you were educated).

How to apply

  1. Apply in StudielinkRegister for Information Technology (Venlo) in Studielink by 1 June 2027 for the September 2027 start.
  2. Upload documentsComplete your Fontys application with your Leaving Cert results (or predicted grades) and any English proof requested.
  3. Diploma checkFontys checks your diploma individually and confirms admission once your final results are in.
  4. Enrol and startArrange tuition payment through Studielink; the introduction week is 30 August to 3 September 2027 and classes start on 6 September 2027.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 1 June 2027 for international (including EU/EEA) applicants for the September 2027 start (Fontys lists 1 May for Dutch students). Fontys says Dutch and EEA students can still apply after the deadline. The Fontys housing deadline is 15 June..

Costs

  • Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800).
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Open-entry course: if you meet the requirements, you get a place.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityVenlo
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNo cap
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official Fontys website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The fee amount is not shown on the programme page and is the standard statutory fee; confirm details with Fontys. Always confirm details with the university before applying.