An Exchange Experience in Venlo, Netherlands
Courses offered in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, and Software Engineering
Program Cost: $3,430
Fall Dates: August – January
Spring Dates: February – July
Deadline for Fall: February 15
Deadline for Spring: October 1
Number of Positions: 4
Updated: July 31, 2008
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Program Description
Fontys University offers high quality programs that combine theory with practical experience. More than 36,000 students have chosen Fontys University as their educational provider, making it the largest higher educational institution in the Netherlands. Teaching is carried out in a small-scale environment so that attention is focused on a student’s personal development. At the same time students are able to profit from the huge diversity offered by a large institution. Because of its location on the border of Germany and Fontys University’s International focus, the student population is extremely diverse with a high number of German students and others from around the world. Programs offered in English include: International Business, Marketing, and Economics and Software Engineering. For more information about the University of Fontys, visit their website: http://www.fontys.nl/fihe/
Venlo, Netherlands
The International Campus of Fontys University is located in Venlo, Netherlands, which is on the southeastern border of the country on the border of Germany. Venlo has approximately 90,000 inhabitants and became an established city around 1343. Due to its location on the River Maas, it was able to develop into a thriving place of commerce at this early stage. The Venlo area is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty, located between several national parks: the German-Dutch Maas-Schwalm-Nette Park, Maasduinen National Park and the Groote Peel National Park. The banks of the Maas River are also a favorite location for picnicking or strolling. There is a wealth of ‘green’ inside the city itself. Every Venlo resident can be in the heart of the natural environment within ten minutes by bicycle. Recreational opportunities in Venlo are also plentiful for participants and spectators alike. There are several quality golf courses around the city. Venlo also offers plenty of entertainment: theatres, cinemas, pubs and bars. There is an historic shopping center with a wide variety of shops combined with authentic bars, restaurants and pavement cafés. Many museums, theatres, cinemas and traditional carnivals make Venlo a regional entertainment centre.
Courses
The average workload per semester at FIHE is 30 ECTS credits. Students will meet with their Program Director to select courses that will meet degree requirements at UW-Stout and take the equivalent of 12 semester credits. Course listings can be found at:
http://www.fontys.nl/fihe/default.asp?idsitestructurenode=200073
Estimated Costs
As an exchange student, an application/service fee and regular tuition and fees will be paid to UW-Stout. All other expenses, including housing, personal expenses, visa fees, meals and travel are paid directly by students. Eligible students can use their financial aid to help pay these expenses. Costs are subject to change and can vary due to exchange rates, host institution increases, travel to, from and within the host country, and personal spending habits.
Fall or Spring Term:
Estimated Program Cost: $3,580
- Non-residents add: $3,162
- Midwest Exchange residents add: $1,142
Estimated Housing Costs: $3,120
Estimated Personal Expenses: $6,994
Total Estimated Costs: $13,694
For further breakdown of all estimated costs, please contact the Office of International Education (below).
Eligibility
Students must be at least a junior and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher in order to participate. Qualified students are accepted on a first come basis so early application is encouraged.
Housing and Meals
Students mostly live in single rooms in off-campus student housing and share bathroom and kitchen facilities. The International Office at Fontys University will assist students with finding a place to rent. Most students commute to campus by bicycles. Bus service is also available. There is a cafeteria on campus but students generally prepare breakfast and dinner at their residence.
Passport/Visa
Students make their own travel arrangements, typically flying to Amsterdam and then taking a train from the airport to Venlo. You will need to obtain an U.S. passport before you leave and a resident permit once you arrive in Venlo. The Office of International Education has information on travel, passports and immigration and will assist you in making these arrangements.
Application Procedures
Please make an appointment with the Office of International Education (OIE), 400 Bowman Hall, to review and receive the application materials. Completed forms are returned to OIE. A $100 nonrefundable application fee is paid to the Student Business Services Office located in the Administration Building at time of application. Once accepted by UW-Stout, a $200 nonrefundable service fee will be required to hold a place in the program.
For detailed instructions on the application process, please see how to apply.
For More Information
- Please contact OIE for an appointment
to discuss your Study Abroad options
and receive application materials.
715/232-2132, E-mail: globaled@uwstout.edu - For more information on Stenden University visit its web site at: http://www.fontys.edu/