Career

Explore your career path in the Brainport region

Start your career during your studies

Your career begins on day one of your study. Work on real-world challenges with companies through projects and internships. Many students land job offers before they even graduate.

Guaranteed jobs in your field

Many companies, based in the Brainport region, actively seek talent in engineering, computer science, mobility, robotics, technology, and related fields.

The heart of innovation

The Netherlands is home to 300+ high-tech chip companies, including giants like ASML, NXP, and Imec. With 50.000 new positions opening soon, your skills will be needed.

From student to founder

Big idea in mind? Do you want to test your concept or grow a start-up? You’ll have all necessary tools and community to make it happen in our start-up friendly region.

Where you could work

We collaborate with leading tech companies, where our graduates often begin their careers.

Why tech companies needs you

By studying at Fontys, you’ll become part of a new generation of innovators that companies in our country are actively seeking. Specifically in the Brainport region, the Silicon Valley of the Netherlands, your practical skills and international mindset will set you apart. With strong ties between education and industry, you won’t just graduate — you’ll be ready to contribute from day one. Companies are actively looking for talent and opportunities are waiting across Europe and beyond.

Brainport region

Brainport is one of the Netherlands’ most international regions, where 150+ nationalities live, study, and work together, and where English is spoken everywhere, making it easy to feel at home. Fontys University of Applied Sciences is in the middle of this region.

It’s a global hotspot for technological innovation, where companies and researchers develop the systems, chips, and solutions that impact lives worldwide. Students don’t come here just for a diverse community, they come because their studies can create real impact.

In Brainport, what you learn today can improve society tomorrow. You don’t just adapt to a new place, you build a life and future of your own.

Find Tech and IT jobs in Brainport

Internship opportunities in Brainport

Continue your studies after Bachelor

Did you know that your bachelor’s degree opens the door to a wide range of master’s programmes? Whether you want to deepen your expertise or explore a new direction, there’s a master’s that fits your ambitions. At an University of Applied Sciences, like Fontys, the master's programmes are focussed on professional practice and innovation.

A master’s in technology helps you go further, expanding your skills in innovation, data, and design while shaping the digital world of tomorrow.

Check out our Master programmes

FAQ

Any questions? We’ve answered the most common ones for you.

Can I combine my studies and work?

Yes, many students work part-time while studying. Non-EU/EEA students holding a Dutch study permit are allowed to work up to 16 hours per week or full-time during summer (June to August), but your employer must obtain a work permit (TWV) for you. Good to know: plenty of businesses (cafés, shops, airport and warehouses) are looking for student workers.

Can I stay and work in the Netherlands after graduation?

Yes, up until 3 years after your graduation date you are allowed to apply for a 12 month orientation year which allows you to find a job or start a business. During that time, you’re allowed to work without needing a separate work permit.

Do I get help to prepare for a career?

Yes. Fontys University of Applied Sciences provides career services like coaching, CV workshops, connections with companies, and internship support. These services help you bridge from study to the job market.

Start your future