International students must have a secondary school diploma equivalent to Dutch higher secondary education (HAVO/VWO level). Accepted qualifications include:

Senior high school diploma allowing bachelor admission in your country

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

A-levels, American High School Diploma (preferably with AP courses), or equivalent national diploma

Secondary school diploma with subjects such as Mathematics, Economics, or foreign language (depending on programme)

The diploma must be officially translated into English if issued in another language, and original documents must be provided during enrolment.

Since most bachelor programmes at Fontys Venlo are taught in English, international students must demonstrate English proficiency. Minimum accepted scores include:

IELTS: 6.0 overall

TOEFL iBT: 79–80

Cambridge English (CAE/FCE): 169 or higher

TOEIC: 670 or equivalent

CEFR level: B2 minimum

Students may be exempt if their previous education was fully taught in English or they are native English speakers.

International applicants must submit the following:

Secondary school diploma and academic transcripts

Proof of English language proficiency

Copy of passport or birth certificate

Official translations (if documents are not in English)

Proof of expected graduation (if diploma not yet completed)

Students must apply through the Dutch national application system called Studielink, after which Fontys will review the application and invite eligible students for enrolment.