Overview

This Trend Research & Concept Creation in Lifestyle programme at Fontys Academy for the Creative Economy lets you work on concepts that bring about a sustainable and liveable future for all people. The central concept we focus on is quality of life.

Why study Trend Research & Concept Creation in Lifestyle in the Netherlands?

Work on meaningful creative concepts that enhance the quality of life.

Learn how you can contribute to a more vital, sustainable and inclusive society.

Learn how to combine your creative skills with social responsibility and professional business skills.

Work on actual practical challenges for clients from the practical field, both profit and non-profit.

The programme offers you both a solid theoretical knowledge base and practical skills, while developing your own personal vision.

Programme Structure

Each study quarter, you’ll engage in a project and work towards a professional product as the end result. To create this product, you’ll gather knowledge under the guidance of coaches.

After this, you’ll demonstrate in an assessment that you are competent at the desired level. This will immediately introduce you to the two main professions that you’ll be trained for: trend researcher and concept developer.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

More details

EU applicants who want to apply for housing through Fontys - 15 June

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tilburg, Netherlands

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Innovation Management View 4 other Bachelors in Innovation Management in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

As a non-EU/EEA student, the Netherlands will require an Entry Visa* (MVV) and a Residence Permit.

Fontys will apply on behalf of its students for these documents. We recommend you start the process early, i.e. approximately three months before you plan to enter the Netherlands.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

9250 EUR / year

≈ 9250 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2530 EUR / year

≈ 2530 EUR / year

Living costs

Tilburg

Netherlands

700 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Why study Trend Research & Concept Creation in Lifestyle in the Netherlands?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Tilburg

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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