Bachelor
Automotive Engineering
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Tuition · Intl
↗€6,500
via SKDB 2020 ↗
Duration
4 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 27
Language
English
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2020
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗136
DUO ↑4% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗15:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
?
not specified
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile + subjects ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.0/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗98%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,250
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 22 Sept 2026
About this program
Automotive engineers design, create and test vehicles of the future. These lightweight vehicles are composed of intelligent systems connected to each other allowing communication of the vehicles with their environment. The bachelor program Automotive Engineering has a focus on transportation and control technology. The Bachelor program Automotive Engineering leads to the degree of international Bachelor of Science (Bsc).
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English240 ECTSField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: TechniekCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
About Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Fontys University of Applied Sciences is the largest HBO institution in the southern Netherlands with campuses in Eindhoven and Tilburg. Known for strong connections with the Brainport Eindhoven tech region, it excels in ICT, engineering, and creative industries.
Living in Eindhoven
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€500/mo
Monthly total
€750–€1,450
Cost of living
Medium
Population
243k
Modern, innovative, and technology-focused. Eindhoven is less traditional than other Dutch cities, offering a contemporary urban experience with a strong emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Median starting salary (field)€3,250/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating98%
Months to a substantial job2
Working in their own field79%
Permanent contract69%
Satisfied with their job3.9/5
Where bachelor graduates continue
Engineering Systems22%
Automotive Technology20%
System Design12%
Top graduate occupations (field)
Werktuigbouwkundigen19%
Industrieel ingenieurs en productie-ingenieurs8%
Technici werktuigbouwkunde7%
Ingenieurs6%
Elektrotechnisch ingenieurs5%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 277%
Complete this degree40%
Continue studying after graduating18%
Women among first-years7%
Say workload is “just right”63%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 261 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere4.3
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance4
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities4.1
Career preparation3.7
Teachers' English3.5
Would choose again4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
?No admission requirements in source
This programme runs a study choice check (matching step) for applicants.
Scholarships
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Internships
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