Overview

At Industrial Design Engineering programme from Fontys University of Applied Sciences , you learn to design new or re-imagine existing products. Our programme blends creativity and technology, preparing you for a dynamic industry. Become a designer focused on aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability.

Is the programme Industrial Design Engineering right for you?

Practice-oriented environment:
Skills and knowledge go together as one. You'll apply both in real-life design assignments and projects, in collaboration with companies.
Lots of attention for your personal growth:
Dedicated lecturers and your own coach will guide you through your studies, while you have the freedom to use your talents for projects that truly suit you.
Paying attention to the latest developments:
Current social, sustainable and technical developments play an important role in the classes and design assignments.

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Programme Structure

In the first and second year of Industrial Design Engineering, you’ll build a broad foundation of the knowledge and skills needed as a designer. You’ll follow a diverse programme of lectures, workshops, and excursions, all connected to real-world design challenges.

Sustainability and social relevance play a key role: you’ll learn to design products that are not only functional and innovative but also contribute to a better future.

The central design project runs throughout the programme, allowing you to develop ideas into tangible prototypes that you can test and refine.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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International students: 1 June. Dutch students: 1 May.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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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

Industrial Design View 5 other Bachelors in Industrial Design 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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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

As a prospective Bachelor's student you must have a diploma of higher secondary education that is equivalent to Dutch standards. In order to be admitted to Fontys University of Applied Sciences students must be eligible for higher education through a diploma of secondary education / high school diploma with good results. For international students this means:

senior high school diploma, which generally grants access to a Bachelor programme in the country of issue

General Certificate of Secondary Education in 4 subjects with marks ranging from A-C, plus a General Certificate of Education with 2 subjects at advanced subsidiary level

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Baccalauréat Général

American High School Diploma (AP courses are strongly recommended)

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

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Non-residents

9740 EUR / year

≈ 9740 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 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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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Eindhoven

Funding

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