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Bachelor International Business

Fontys University of Applied Sciences (Fontys Eindhoven and Fontys Venlo) · Eindhoven / Venlo, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishNo CAO points neededOpen entryApplied sciencesMaths requirement
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 business degree covering marketing, economics, supply chain, HR and finance, with a strong focus on soft skills such as presenting, communicating and teamwork. You gain international experience through an internship or study exchange abroad.

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.
  • Your school certificate must show satisfactory grades in mathematics or economics; Fontys does not state a Leaving Cert level or grade, so check with admissions.

How to apply

  1. Apply in StudielinkRegister for International Business (choose Eindhoven or Venlo) in Studielink by 1 June 2027 for September 2027 (Venlo also has a February start, deadline 15 November).
  2. Upload documentsComplete your Fontys application with your Leaving Cert results (or predicted grades), showing maths or economics, plus any English proof requested.
  3. Diploma checkFontys checks your diploma and subject grades individually and confirms admission once your final results are in.
  4. Enrol and startArrange tuition payment through Studielink; apply for Fontys housing by 15 June if needed.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 1 June 2027 for international (including EU/EEA) applicants for the September 2027 start in Eindhoven or Venlo (Fontys lists 1 May for Dutch students). A February start is offered in Venlo only: deadline 15 November for international applicants. Fontys says Dutch and EEA students can still apply after the deadline. Housing deadlines: 15 June (September) or 6 December (February)..

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
CityEindhoven / Venlo
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.