Overview

The Automotive Engineering programme of Fontys University of Applied Sciences empowers you to design, manufacture, and test vehicles in the rapidly evolving world of mobility. Develop technical skills, be hands-on, and engage in cutting-edge research projects to shape the future of engineering automotive.

You don’t have to know yet what you want to beIn a car, all technology comes together: mechanics, electronics and software. In the Automotive Engineering bachelor’s programme you get to work with all three. You design, build and test vehicles. You start broad and discover where your strengths lie along the way.Is Automotive Engineering right for you?You want to know how things really work, that is why you spend half a day a week in the workshop in year 1.You cannot pick one direction yet. You learn mechanics, electronics and software first. You choose later.

Maths does not scare you. It runs through all four terms of your first year, always applied.

Careers

After graduation you can start your career as a:

Mechanical & Design Engineer
Electrical & Mechatronics Engineer
Systems & Integration Engineer
Software & Control Engineer
Simulation & Data Engineer
Test & Validation Engineer
Manufacturing & Industrialisation Engineer
Automotive Specialist

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Programme Structure

Mechanical and electrical engineering
Materials and innovation
Performance and dynamics
Mechanics
Electronics
Software

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Disciplines

Automotive Engineering View 4 other Bachelors in Automotive Engineering 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

OR

80

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma with Mathematics and Physics or

Access to HE Diploma or

General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) in 4 subjects with marks ranging from A to C or 9 to 4. Plus a General Certificate of Education (GCE) with 2 subjects at advanced subsidiary level (marks ranging from A to C) ór 2 subjects at advanced level (minimal requirement mark E). In total 6 different subjects.
International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Baccalauréat Général.
For German students specifically: Fachabitur or Abitur (Fachhochschulreife or Allgemeine Hochschulreife).

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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

10600 EUR / year

≈ 10600 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2771 EUR / year

≈ 2771 EUR / year

Living costs

Eindhoven

Netherlands

850 - 1350 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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Key information

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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General requirements

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International Applies to you

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Living costs

Eindhoven

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