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Bachelor

Communication - International Communication Management

★ StudyPath verdict
7.2/10
Best for practical-minded students wanting hands-on international communication skills at a major Dutch UAS. Weigh the applied focus against lighter research emphasis compared to universities.
Tuition · Intl
€6,500
via SKDB 2020 ↗
Duration
4 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
329
DUO ↓25% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
15:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
3.9/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
93%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€2,627
/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: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
Bachelor programme at Fontys University of Applied Sciences (Eindhoven). Leads to Bachelor of Arts. Field: General programmes. Duration 4 years. 240 ECTS. Tuition €6,500/yr.
English240 ECTSBachelor of ArtsField area: EconomicsSector: Taal en CommunicatieCode 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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Specializations
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: communicatiewetenschappen
Median starting salary (field)€2,627/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating93%
Months to a substantial job20
Working in their own field70%
Permanent contract38%
Satisfied with their job3.8/5
Where bachelor graduates continue
Communicatie- & Informatiewetenschappen17%
Projectmanagement11%
Strategische Communicatie (joint degree)11%
Communicatiewetenschap10%
Top graduate occupations (field)
Specialisten reclame en marketing19%
Vakspecialisten website-ontwikkeling en -beheer18%
Specialisten public relations16%
Administratief medewerkers, algemeen4%
Vertegenwoordigers, accountmanagers retail en exportmanagers3%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 276%
Complete this degree52%
Continue studying after graduating15%
Women among first-years56%
Say workload is “just right”65%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 404 respondents
Content & set-up3.7
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere4.3
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance4
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities3.8
Career preparation3.9
Teachers' English3.7
Would choose again3.9
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Start 1
Upcoming open days
Open day
31 Oct 2026
Open day
24 Jan 2027
Open day
20 Mar 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS: 6
  • TOEFL iBT: 80
Scholarships
?No data yet
Internships
?No data yet
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