Welcome at Saxion!Saxion University of Applied SciencesThe Netherlands

Saxion University in the World

• Gateway to Europe• Very good public transportation

facilities• Safe environment

About Saxion University

• Three strategic locations in the Eastern Netherlands:– Apeldoorn

– Deventer

– Enschede

• Facing towards Amsterdam and towards Germany

• Only 1,5 hrs. away from Amsterdam (Schiphol Airport) and 1 hr. from Utrecht

About Saxion University

• Comprehensive university, predominantly undergraduate level

• Focus on profession-oriented education through teaching & undergraduate research

• Professional Masters’ programmes in key fields

• Regional focus for most programmes, national profile in key fields

• Quality education under public scrutiny and accreditation

About Saxion University

• Public funding• History dates back to 1875• 24,000 students, 3,500 international

students• 12 Schools, 6 research centres• 2,200 staff members• One of the larger Dutch universities.• Student satisfaction ranks Saxion

programmes among the top.

Student centered learning

• Training in competences necessary for functioning as starting professionals

• Acquire skills in an active way

• Individual study pathways

• Organise student centered

Student centered learning

• Some examples– Small group teaching– Individual assignments

and research– Individual tutoring– Digital learning

environment – Industry exposure– Portfolio assessments

Our schools

• Applied Psychology & Human Resource Management

• Business Engineering and Entrepreneurship

• Creative Technology

• Education

• Environmental planning & Building

• Finance & Accounting

• Governance & Law

• Health

• Hospitality Business School

• Life Science, Engineering & Design

• Marketing & International Management

• Social Work

Academic programmes

• Dutch: 120 Bachelor / Master programmes

• English: 30 Bachelor / Master international programmes

• Non-degree programmes

Research centres

• Hospitality

• Design & Technology

• Educational Innovation

• Health, Social Work & Technology

• Innovation & Entrepreneurship

• Urban & Environmental Development

Research centres

• Research programmes into multi-disciplinary theme’s

• Joint operations by Schools• Operated separately with academic

staff • Focus for graduate teaching and

research

Campus facilities

• Enschede– 14,000 students

• Deventer– 9,000 students

• Apeldoorn– 1,000 students (Hotel school)

• Modern buildings

• Excellent facilities for study and social life

• Library and ‘Study landscape’, equipped with computers and broadband internet access

• City centre locations

• Walking distance from railway stations

International Strategy

• International component in every study programme.

• Network of (European) Higher Education partners.

• Internationalization starting from regional strengths.

• International education offer for international students and partners.

International programmes

M

B1

B2

B3

B4

P

Master’s degreeUK University accreditation

Bachelor’s degreeDutch accreditation, international recognition!

Preparatory coursesIntensive English language programmes

S Short coursesCourses to enhance your knowledge

Our international programmes

• 5 Preparatory programmes• 11 4-yr Bachelor programmes• 16 Short degree programmes

(Bachelor)• 4 Master programmes• 3 Short courses

Partners & International Projects

• History of cooperation in Eastern Europe and Asia

• Schools with professional Network memberships

• Active Member of HIB/HBO raad, NUFFIC council.

• International partners in Europe and Asia

Saxion International Community

• 3,500 international students, from all over the world!

Russia Norway Angola Argentina Brazil Cameroon China Colombia Congo

El Salvador

Ethopia Germany Ghana Hungary India Indonesia Iran Finland

Japan Mexico Netherlands

Peru Philippines

Poland Portugal Rwanda Vietnam

UK Bulgaria

Accommodation

– Off-campus– Residential areas– Bicycle or public

transport to campus

– Broadband Internet access

• Private room• Share

bathroom/kitchen• 4 students per

apartment• Mix of

nationalities

Working in Netherlands

• During your study– Part-time– Max.10 hrs/week

• After graduation– Full-time– 1 year period for

searching a job– 5 years working in NL– Work permit

necessary

Saxion Connect Matching high potentials and employers

• Saxion and University of Twente • Unique opportunities for international

graduates and companies• Kickstart for your career! Improves your

chances on the job market• Strict selection process• Preparation for work by additional training 

www.saxion.edu/connect/

Social activities

• Buddy system• Friends of Saxion International Students• Excursions• Sports

Saxion Package Fee Example Bachelor Programme (1 academic year)

Package fee for 1st year study includes:

• Tuition fee EUR 7,800 -/- EUR 3,300 STScholarship = EUR 4,500

• Housing costs for 1 (academic) year EUR 4,750

• Housing deposit EUR 500

• Visa and immigration fees EUR 680

• Residence Permit Deposit EUR 100

• Insurance for health care, liability EUR 500

• Total Package Fee : EUR 11,030, including deposit

• Important noticeNot included in the package fee:

– Living expenses: about EUR 200 or more per month

– House cleaning service: do it yourself

– Books: about EUR 500 p/y

• Estimated total costs for 1 academic year (Bachelor): package fee + living expenses & books: EUR 15,000/1st year

Contacting Saxion

• E-mail:internationaloffice@saxion.nl

• Website:www.saxion.edu

• Facebook:www.facebook.com/saxionuniversity

• Twitter:www.twitter.com/saxionuas

• YouTube:www.youtube.com/saxionuas

Thank you for your attention!Questions?