If applicable: Agency information
Your education information
These must be scans of the original documents, in the original language. If these are not in Dutch, English or German, an official translation is required in addition to a copy of the document in the original language.
Please keep in mind, that we will need to see the original diploma and list of transcripts in campus (or certified copy per post) at a later date (but before August 15th)
Identification
This document must at least be valid until the date of submitting the application for the study program.
Language proficiency
For study programmes in English
For all course programmes conducted in the English language, a minimum level of proficiency in the English language is required. Find the list of criteria on this website
Some applicants may be exempted from submitting language proficiency test results, as follows:
- Applicants who have a diploma of secondary education in a country listed in the diploma list drawn up on behalf of the associates of institutions of higher education, as published on the website of the code of conduct
- Applicants who have followed two years of their previous education in English.
- Applicants who have a Dutch mbo-4, havo or vwo diploma
Students, who are not fulfilling one of the abovementioned exemption criteria, must submit one of the following English language certificates as part of the enrolment.
Study programmes in German
For German study programmes, the following language levels are required:
At least a B2 level in German language, which can be confirmed with the following certificates:
- TestDAF certificate for B2
- DSD test (Deutsches SprachDiplom) for at least B2 level
Study programmes in Dutch
For Dutch study programmes the following language certificate is required:
- State Exams Dutch as a Second Language (Nt2)
Additional documents and remarks
IMPORTANT for non EU students!
It is mandatory for your visa application to submit a CV and a motivational letter. Please upload it as one PDF.
The motivational letter should at least cover the following topics:
- describe your current personal situation
- why do you want to study at the given study program
- why do you want to study at Fontys University in Venlo
- why do you think you are a fit candidate for the study program of your choice
- how will you be funding the tuition fees and the living expenses
- where do you plan on living during your studies in Venlo
Your CV should at least cover the following topics:
- All activities up until and including this month (education and career related)
- Your marital status
Without this information your application will not be taken into consideration.
For EU students
Maybe you want to send us some additional documents, such as your CV or motivational letter, that you want to share with us.
You can upload those documents as one PDF.
Class registration
Only for applicants for International Business
All 1st year International Business students must choose a compulsory foreign language as part of the curriculum. The choice of language lasts for the full two first study years and it is not possible to change to another foreign language course once the lectures have started. The foreign language choice will also be one of the criteriums for class registration.
You can choose between Dutch, Spanish and German. (Please note that you cannot choose the language that is connected to your nationality / language of your previous education)