Overview

Within this Industrial Design Engineering programme from Fontys University of Applied Sciences, you will learn about the process of designing new products from concept development and prototyping, to production and bringing a product to markets. For this, you need to acquire knowledge and skills in a wide range of topics, such as aesthetics, production methods, materials, and user-centred research. You will analyse existing products and learn to design and build prototypes. You will also learn the commercial aspects involved in bringing a product to market.

Why this study in the Netherlands?

You will be studying in an international, project based environment with English as the main language
You will be following a study programme that consists of a unique combination of design and engineering: approximately 60% design and 40% engineering
The project-based structure allows you to develop a collaborative attitude and the creative design skills needed to function as an Industrial Designer in an international market
You will have access to excellent workshop facilities to realise prototypes and test your design concepts

Career opportunities

The business field has an increasing demand for BSc graduates in the field of Industrial Design Engineering. After graduation, you could work as a:
Product Designer working in a design consultancy
Design Engineer for a manufacturer of consumer electronics
Research and Development Designer in a medical equipment supplier
Freelance Design consultant with your own company
Structural Packaging designer

Of course, you also have the opportunity to continue with a master’s programme.

Some of the partner companies of our Industrial Design Engineering programme that are looking for people with these skills are Philips, Canon, Ahrend, Heras, Bosch, Vogels, and VDL.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

IDE students work in a design studio not in a classroom. The design studio works throughout the year on live projects of different durations usually with multiple projects running at one time ( like in a real design studio) In order to evaluate the students’ progress ( ‘learning’) the programme assesses ‘competences’( e.g ‘professional practice’ or ‘concept development’ )

There are 2 assessment moments per year ( each worth 30 credits) where the students demonstrate their competence development through a portfolio. 60 credits can be gained per year for 4 years totalling 240 credits after which a Bachelor of Science ( BSc) in Industrial Design Engineering is awarded.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2023-06-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

More details

EU:

If you want us to arrange accommodation 15 June
If you arrange accommodation yourself 1 August

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Industrial Design General Engineering & Technology View 11 other Bachelors in Industrial & Systems Engineering in Netherlands

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

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)

Tuition Fee

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International

11190 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11190 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

1157 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1157 EUR per year during 48 months.

EU Statutory tuition fees Full-time: € 2.314

Living costs for Venlo

780 - 1160 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.