Saxion University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest institutions of higher education in the Netherlands, with over 23,000 students (and still growing!). Saxion University has a rich history – its roots can be traced back to 1875. A merger of two educational institutions, the Hogeschool Enschede and Hogeschool Ijselland, in 1998 paved the way for Saxion University in its present form. This merger enabled Saxion to build further on its strong position in Dutch higher education and since then Saxion University has come to be recognised as an important centre of expertise at regional, national and international level.
Saxion University of Applied Sciences has three campuses in the East of the Netherlands - one campus in each of the three Dutch cities of Deventer, Enschede and Apeldoorn. Thanks to the important contribution of agriculture to the local economy, this region is renowned for its beautiful countryside and fairly relaxed pace of life. However, all three Saxion locations have good public transport facilities, meaning that the hustle and bustle of the major cities of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht and The Hague is no more than 1½ hours away.
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| No. of students: | 23 000* |
| No. of international students: | 1 000* |
| No. of Academic staff: | 1 216 |
| No. of Administrative staff: | 979 |
| Student to staff ratio: | 10:1 |
| Funding type: | Public |
Once you have decided to study abroad there are many things you need to arrange and prepare. Finding a place to live is one of the most important things that needs to be arranged before your arrival. Since it is quite difficult to find suitable housing by yourself, Saxion arranges accommodation for all of our first year international students from outside EU/EEA in both Deventer and Enschede.
In both cities we do have contracts with the local student housing associations. They provide Saxion with apartments with rooms which may vary in size. The rooms are all single rooms and furnished with basic facilities like bed, desk, chair and cupboard. The apartment has an internet connection. The bathroom, toilet and kitchen need to be shared with other international Saxion students.
For package fee students (visa-students) it is compulsory to rent the accommodation through Saxion Universities of Applied Sciences during the first academic year.
Our international courses are all taught at our campuses in Enschede and Deventer. Both campuses are equipped with computerrooms, an extensive library and restaurants. Since September 2007 wireless internet is available throughout the campuses enabling you to bring your laptop and work, study, search and check your email wherever you want.
About Saxion Deventer
The Saxion campus in Deventer is situated within walking distance from the railway station. The striking architecture, designed by the dutch architect Paul Dirks and the special location, a few minutes from the old town, the town centre and the arts centre, are all ingredients that make this an exceptional learning environment.
About Saxion Enschede
From 1998 till 2001 a lot of hard work is done to build a new campus in Enschede. The building is the first real 'City campus' in Holland. It doesn't look like a traditional school at all. Characteristic to the building are the pavilions, which lodge different types of education. The new campus does not consist of just classrooms but also of study group- and individual working spaces, the so-called ‘study landscape’. The City campus is situated in a quiet green part of the town, next to the city park and only a few minutes walking away from bus and train station and the lovely town centre. The campus has a lot to offer: restaurants, an espresso bar, sporting facilities, a job agency, shops and a theatre. These facilities all contribute to a pleasant stay.
Saxion’s programmes are accreditated by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture & Science. Our international Master programmes are accreditated by the University of Greenwhich, London.