Saxion University of Applied Sciences
Hengelo, Netherlands • Founded 1980
Overview
Operating from Hengelo, Netherlands, Saxion University of Applied Sciences delivers higher education as a public institution established in 1980. It serves as a higher-education provider within the Netherlands.
Programmes at Saxion University of Applied Sciences cover bachelor's and master's programmes, structured through numerous faculties and schools. The institution administers a focused programme catalogue across its academic units.
Saxion University of Applied Sciences's student body of 27,000 students engages with academic programmes across faculties. Academic staff support teaching and research activities, with institutional life situated in its campus environment.
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Academic Details
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Degrees
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Bachelor's 15 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- Agriculture
- Business Administration
- Computer Science
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Fashion Design
- Graphic Arts
- Hotel Management
- Information Technology
- Paramedical Sciences
- Real Estate
- Social Work
- Textile Technology
- Tourism
Master's 7 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Business Administration
- Education
- Management
- Nanotechnology
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Textile Technology
Faculties & Divisions
Saxion University of Applied Sciences's academic units by subject area. New subject areas (data science, sustainability studies) often emerge as inter-departmental majors before settling into a single faculty.
Creative Technology (Academy) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Graphic Arts
- Media Studies
- Textile Technology
Finance, Economics and Management (Academy) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
- Finance
- Management
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Governance, Law (Academy) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Government
- Law
- Management
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Health Care (Academy) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Nursing
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
Human and Society (Academy) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
Human Resources and Labor (Academy) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Human Resources
- Labour and Industrial Relations
Pedagogy and Education (Academy) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Education
- Primary Education
- Teacher Trainers Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Business, Building and Technology (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Engineering
- Technology
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Commerce and Entrepreneurship. (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business and Commerce
Hospitality Business (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Hotel Management
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
International Business (School) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Life Science, Engineering and Design (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Design
- Engineering
- Natural Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Saxion University of Applied Sciences's programme catalogue is grouped by level below — use the filter to narrow your shortlist. Programme entry windows and admissions criteria typically appear on each programme's dedicated page.
Bachelor's Degree
49 programmes
Saxion University of Applied Sciences's 49 programmes at this tier lead to a bachelor's qualification, the first full degree most students pursue and the usual prerequisite for master's-level entry.
Spatial Development Ruimtelijke Ontwikkeling Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Geo Maps & Data Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Safety and Security Management Integrale Veiligheidskunde Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Law HBO - Rechten Law 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Applied Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Real Estate Management Vastgoedkunde Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Interior Design Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Archaeology Archeologie Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Teacher Education in Mathematics Opleiding tot leraar voortgezet onderwijs van de tweede graad in Wiskunde Education & Teaching 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Teacher Education in Dutch Opleiding tot leraar voortgezet onderwijs van de tweede graad in Nederlands Education & Teaching 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Social Legal Services Sociaal-Juridische Dienstverlening Law 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Applied Psychology Toegepaste Psychologie Social Sciences & Education 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Facility Management Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Public Administration Bestuurskunde/Overheidsmanagement Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Entrepreneurship & Retail Management Ondernemerschap & Retail Management Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Business Administration Bedrijfskunde Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Forensic Science Forensisch Onderzoek Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Social Work Social Sciences & Education 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Architecture and Construction Engineering Bouwkunde Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Applied Physics Technische Natuurkunde Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Chemical Engineering Chemische Technologie Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Civil Engineering Civiele Techniek Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Industrial Design Engineering Industrieel Product Ontwerpen Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Chemistry Chemie Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Biology & Medical Laboratory Research Biologie en Medisch Laboratoriumonderzoek Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Marketing Management Commerciële Economie Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Accountancy Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Industrial Engineering & Management Technische Bedrijfskunde Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Nursing Opleiding tot Verpleegkundige Medicine & Health 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Podiatry Opleiding Podotherapie Medicine & Health 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Education in Primary Schools (age 4 - 12) Opleiding tot leraar Basisonderwijs Education & Teaching 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Creative Business Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits
Finance, Tax and Advice Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits
International Business (Short Degree Programme) 4 years 240 ECTS credits English
The Short Degree Programme International Business builds on the previous three-year relevant education at university/bachelor degree level of the student. The Short Degree Programme International Business covers all four essential domains of Business Administration, both theoretical and practical including: Marketing & Sales, Finance & Accounting, Operations & Supply Chain Management and People & Organisation.
During the one-year programme, we offer you the opportunity to acquire thorough theoretical knowledge and practical experience in all four business domains. You will become the expert in connecting and balancing the different interests and roles within companies in practical real-life business cases from a conscious business point of view.
Tourism Management Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits English
Would you like to make destinations -countries, cities or regions- attractive to tourists? Discover the world of tourism!
During the Tourism Management programme you will work on real life business cases and address and complete assignments that are directly related to issues and developments within the industry.
Would you like to make destinations -countries, cities or regions- attractive to tourists? And do you want to come up with ways of traveling that are both meaningful and sustainable? Discover the world of tourism: a world where everything revolves around entrepreneurship, hospitality and creativity.
The Tourism Management programme relates directly to issues and developments within the industry. You will work on real life business cases and learn to recognize opportunities, taking into account both people and nature. You will know exactly what travelers want, how you create the best experience for them and how you provide hospitable service.
This programme is also available as a Short Degree Programme. Have you completed at least 6 semesters in this course or do you already hold a degree in a field related to this course? Then this Short Degree Programme might be perfect for you. Find out more about the Short Degree Programme, check out our website: https://www.saxion.edu/programmes/bachelor/tourism-management-short-degree-programme
Hospitality Management Hotel Management Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits English
Hotel Management is the ideal programme for people with entrepreneurial flair, who have good commercial insight and who are service-minded.
At the Hotel Management programme in Apeldoorn you learn how to successfully lead a company in the hospitality sector as an entrepreneur or as a manager. You learn to translate the needs and wishes of your guests into appealing and customer-oriented products and services. You learn how to find the right balance between ‘How should I run my business?’ and ‘How can I pamper my guests?’. To help you succeed, you receive teaching in both hotel-specific and management-related subjects. You also learn to develop the required professional attitude. Significant attention is paid to understanding and dealing with cultural differences, because in the international hotel world you are in daily contact with guests and employees from other countries. Did you know that the hotel business is one of the world’s most international industries?
This programme is also available as a Short Degree Programme. Have you completed at least 6 semesters in this course or do you already hold a degree in a field related to this course? Then the Short Degree Programme might be perfect for you. Find out more about the Short Degree Programme, check out our website: hhttps://www.saxion.edu/programmes/bachelor/hotel-management-short-degree-programme.
Mechanical Engineering Werktuigbouwkunde Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits English
Do you want to make a difference with smart engineering solutions and innovations? The Mechanical Engineering (ME) programme will teach you everything you need to know about the design, analysis, manufacture and technical improvement of products, machines, and structures. As a mechanical engineer, you will be challenged to develop innovative technologies and processes that minimise environmental impact and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Human Resource Management Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits English
The key to success in any organisation lies with its people. In International Human Resource Management (IHRM) you not only learn how to turn that key, but you also develop the skills needed to become a business-savvy and internationally oriented HRM professional.
You will gain in-depth knowledge of the relationship between human behavior, work and organizations. You will also learn practical skills that enable you to understand and influence the people in an organization. The programme offers valuable practical training in the form of projects. In project groups, so-called labs, you will work on challenging assignments for companies.
The emphasis during the second year of IHRM lies on understanding human resource management in relation to business disciplines and principles. You will also further develop your research and basic communication skills.
In the third year, in the first semester, you will have a choice of options centered around interdisciplinary work, ranging from participating in the Smart Solutions Semester to participating in a Business Game, together with students from other academies, or by doing an additional internship.
Computer Science Technische Informatica Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits English
Applied Computer Science involves everything regarding embedded systems, i.e. designing and programming systems that contain a computer or microcontroller which is not visible on the outside.
Can you imagine yourself developing the technology for an autonomous car, or designing an hexacopter for traffic management applications? Then the Applied Computer Science programme is ideal for you.
Applied Computer Science involves everything regarding embedded systems, i.e. designing and programming systems that contain a computer or microcontroller which is not visible on the outside. Electronics is usually a part of the embedded system, and quite of ten mechatronics are involved too. Think of an autonomous robot, a drone, a smart thermostat, an RFID access system or an intelligent baby monitor.
First basic skills will be taught, during lectures, workshops and also in projects. The focus is on technical as well as on social and communication subjects. Technical subjects that will be taught are analogue and digital hardware, design and engineering. Programming will also be part of the course. Hardware combined with software makes everything work! Social and communicative aspects are trained in presentations, interviews and much group work in projects. The projects concern small technical problems to be solved by a group of students.
International Business Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits English
This programme offers a solid basis for realising your international ambitions. A mixture of languages, intercultural management, economics and export marketing will make you a commercial specialist.
The International Business higher education programme offers a solid basis for realising your international ambitions. A mixture of languages, intercultural management, economics and export marketing will turn you into a commercial specialist. During your studies, a lot of the focus will be on personal development and an agreeable balance between lectures and project-based learning. We maintain close ties to the business community and our partner institutions abroad. As a result, you have the opportunity to study abroad for as many as three semesters, one of which is mandatory.
This programme is also available as a Short Degree Programme. Have you completed at least 6 semesters in this course or do you already hold a degree in a field related to this course? Then this Short Degree Programme might be perfect for you. Find out more about the Short Degree Programme. Check out our website: https://www.saxion.edu/programmes/bachelor/international-business-short-degree-programme.
Physiotherapy Opleiding tot Fysiotherapeut Medicine & Health 4 years 240 ECTS credits English
The education of physiotherapy is a broad education that leads to a professional both as health care worker, manager and developer of the profession. During the education you are taught in medical subjects as well as in the psycho-social area. You will be trained in both theoretical as well as in the practical field. Training is given in small groups according to case studies.
International Finance and Accounting (Short Degree Programme) 4 years 240 ECTS credits English
Would you like to play a part in the world of international finance or are you just interested in studying with people from all over the world? Then International Finance and Accounting (IFA) at Saxion University of Applied Sciences is definitely a degree to consider. IFA is a study path of the study programme Finance and Control.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Elektrotechniek Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits English
Bachelor Electrical and Electronic Engineering with specialisations in Electrical Power and Automation or Electronic Information Engineering.
Electricity is everywhere, and its applications are infinite. All applications are designed, engineered, sold and maintained. Many people are working in the electronic business, and there are many jobs available at this moment. The 4 year course Electrical & Electronic Engineering at Saxion is the start of a great career in electronics.
This programme is also available as a Short Degree Programme. Have you completed at least 6 semesters in this course or do you already hold a degree in a field related to this course? Then the Short Degree Programme might be perfect for you. Find out more about the Short Degree Programme, check out our website: https://www.saxion.edu/programmes/bachelor/electrical-and-electronic-engineering-short-degree-programme.
Fashion and Textile Technologies Fashion & Textile Technologies Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits English
Become a sustainable professional in the fashion and textile world
Calling all ambitious textiles trailblazers! Join us on the Fashion & Textile Technology degree course and equip yourself with the necessary skills to spearhead the transformation of a dynamic global industry. Learn about sustainable materials and innovate with boundless creativity using the latest technologies, from 3D printing to data analytics. Become an international supply chain and circularity expert, ready to drive the positive changes so urgently needed by both people and planet. This is the future of textiles and we are here to get you off to a flying start as a global pioneer.
Information & Communication Technology HBO-ICT Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits English
In information and communication technology you combine your computer skills and social skills to become an software engineering professional for organizations.
IT is everywhere! Ordering tickets for a concert, applying for a student loan, calling your friend who is away on a study trip – this and more can all be done online nowadays. IT specialists play a key role in keeping such day-to-day activities running smoothly. The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering is an excellent preparation for a dynamic career. Are you keen to design and develop creative applications?
Finance & Control Business & Management 4 years 240 ECTS credits English
The programme trains students to be experts in finance, accounting on a management level. Students learn to collect, analyse and present management information in order to take optimal decisions.
This programme is also available as a Short Degree programme. Have you completed at least 6 semesters in this course or do you already hold a degree in a field related to this course? Then this Short Degree Programme might be perfect for you. Find out more about the Short Degree Programme, check out our website: https://www.saxion.edu/programmes/bachelor/international-finance-and-accounting-short-degree-programme.
Creative Media and Game Technologies Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits English
The Creative Media and Game Technologies degree programme
offers you the possibility to learn everything about both creative media and game technologies.
As the name indicates, CMGT will teach you about Creative Media and Game Technologies, a wide field of study. Do you have a broad interest in interactive media or are you passionate about creating games? At CMGT, you can determine your own study path.
We will focus on 3 professional roles that you encounter everywhere in the professional field. In the first year, you can experiment with these roles and subsequently choose the one that suits you best, which can be either an artist, designer or engineer. s the name indicates, CMGT will teach you everything you want to know about creative media and game technologies. In the first year you can experiment with different roles and choose the one that is best suited for you.
This programme is also available as a Short Degree Programme. Have you completed at least 6 semesters in this course or do you already hold a degree in a field related to this course? Then the Short Degree Programme might be perfect for you. Find out more about the Short Degree Programme, check out our website: https://www.saxion.edu/programmes/bachelor/creative-media-and-game-technologies-short-degree-programme.
Business (HBO-ICT) 4 years 240 ECTS credits English
Mechatronics Mechatronica Engineering & Technology 4 years 240 ECTS credits English
How do you use robots in industrial applications? And how do you ensure that they can place something very precisely on the spot? You will learn it at Saxion's Mechatronics bachelor's degree programme. You will explore the world of robots, smart tools and innovative machines.
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Master's Degree
20 programmes
These 20 programmes form Saxion University of Applied Sciences's master's offering, combining advanced coursework with independent work that signals readiness for leadership or research.
Citizen-Centered Digital Health and Social Care ( joint degree) Citizen-Centered Digital Health and Social Care (joint degree) Medicine & Health 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Gamified Reality Applications for Real-World Challenges and Experiences (GRACE) (joint degree) Engineering & Technology 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Physiotherapy Fysiotherapie Medicine & Health 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Sustainability Transitions (joint degree) Duurzaamheidstransities (joint degree) 1 year 60 ECTS credits
Applied Quantum Technology (joint degree) Engineering & Technology 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Advanced Nursing Practice Medicine & Health 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Leren en Innoveren Education & Teaching 1 year 60 ECTS credits
Health Care and Social Work Medicine & Health 1 year 60 ECTS credits
Educational Leadership Education & Teaching 1 year 60 ECTS credits
Master of Urban and Area Development (joint degree) Engineering & Technology 1 year 60 ECTS credits
Data Driven Business 1 year 60 ECTS credits
Digital Safety & Security Veiligheid en Digitalisering Social Sciences & Education 1 year 60 ECTS credits
Transition towards Health and Well-being Transitie naar Gezondheid en Welzijn Medicine & Health 1 year 60 ECTS credits
Human Capital Innovation (joint degree) Human Capital Innovatie (joint degree) Business & Management 1 year 60 ECTS credits
Innovative Textile Development Engineering & Technology 2 years 90 ECTS credits English
The Master in Innovative Textile Development trains you to become an expert in textile innovation. The programme focuses on innovation and sustainability in textiles. With this it provides a unique master programme in the Netherlands and Western Europe.
- English Taught
Applied Nanotechnology Engineering & Technology 2 years 120 ECTS credits English
The Applied Nanotechnology Master's programme is unique in the Netherlands. The most distinguishing feature is its focus on the development of innovative micro- and nanotechnology-based products and applications. The fusion of elements from biology, chemistry, electrical engineering and physics result in nanotechnological materials and devices with unprecedented properties.The master Nanotechnology only starts in September and is taught entirely in English.
Facility and Real Estate Management Business & Management 1 year 60 ECTS credits English
Our society faces major challenges in terms of sustainability of the built environment and the anticipation on technological developments. Think of data analytics, AI, and IoT. As a consequence, the increasingly dynamic market is less predictable, more complex, and creates change in a high pace. This calls for more agility in real estate planning and enables new business models to emerge in order to meet the need for flexibility, such as real estate-as-a-service and pay-per-use in facility management. We prepare future professionals by means of hard and soft skills for these complex strategic issues that require an integrated and interdisciplinary approach.
ICT: Software Engineering Engineering & Technology 1 year 60 ECTS credits English
Become a leading software specialist who can tackle complex software-related problems from design to realisation and management. The program closely mirrors real-life practice, as you’ll be working directly with the professional field. Innovative and disruptive technologies call for people like you to take them to a next level.
Master of Business Administration Business & Management English
The Master of Business Administration programme is designed for professionals looking to advance their business, management and leadership skills. It prepares managers for organisation-wide leadership and decision-making. The programme approaches leadership development thematically. Personal development and coaching is a key theme to help you understand your value in the market and to develop plans to optimise your potential.
Master of Arts in Management Business & Management English
The programme is aimed at those who want to develop relevant skills and knowledge in leading or developing a thriving business. You understand the interrelationship of the functional areas of management and steer organisations towards success. This will allow you to take a holistic perspective towards key challenges for corporate organisations on topics such as innovation, sustainability and using smart technology.
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Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
16 programmes
Alongside its degrees, Saxion University of Applied Sciences provides 16 programmes at associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation level, typically shorter and more applied in focus.
Entrepreneurship & Retail Management Ondernemerschap & Retail Management Business & Management 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Smart Media Production Engineering & Technology 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Pedagogical Educational Professional Pedagogisch Educatief Professional Education & Teaching 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Social Work Sociaal Werk Social Sciences & Education 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Care and Technology Zorg en Technologie Medicine & Health 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Software Development Engineering & Technology 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Management Business & Management 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Engineering Engineering & Technology 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Finance & Control Business & Management 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Architecture and Construction Engineering Bouwkunde Engineering & Technology 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Forensic Care Forensische Zorg Social Sciences & Education 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Information Security Engineering & Technology 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Geo Maps & Data Engineering & Technology 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Interior Brand Identity Humanities & Cultural Studies 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Expert by Experience in Health & Welfare Ervaringsdeskundigheid in Zorg en Welzijn Social Sciences & Education 2 years 120 ECTS credits
Short Course Civil Engineering 4 years English
This programme is a short course aimed at students who already have a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Dutch Civil Engineering sector is well-known throughout the world as a top-level profession.
This programme is a Final-Year programme aimed at students who already have a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The Dutch Civil Engineering sector is well-known throughout the world as a top-level profession. Our School is one of the most renowned Civil Engineering institutes in the Netherlands. Our students participate in many large projects such as the design of major European ports for which the School was awarded a European prize. The students work together with students from 10 other European countries.
At the World Exhibition 2000 in Hanover, Germany, where many countries from all over the world were present, our School participated in the Dutch project "Netherlands Make Space". We showed people around and explained all the particulars of our interesting Dutch pavilion at EXPO 2000. The School of Civil Engineering of Saxion in Enschede, the Netherlands, offers a one-year Bachelors course to foreign students who have a minimum of three years of higher education in a related field of Civil Engineering.
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How to apply to Saxion University of Applied Sciences
Below is a five-step path through the application process at Saxion University of Applied Sciences, useful for first-time applicants and international students.
- 1 Identify the right programme
Saxion University of Applied Sciences's catalogue includes 85 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.
- 2 Check entry requirements
Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Saxion University of Applied Sciences's admissions process.
- 3 Prepare your application documents
Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.
- 4 Submit via the institution
Submit your completed application through Saxion University of Applied Sciences's official website at www.saxion.nl. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.
- 5 Get in touch with admissions
Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Reach the institution by phone at 0880198888. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.
Frequently Asked Questions about Saxion University of Applied Sciences
The questions below summarise Saxion University of Applied Sciences's vital institutional details — useful as a quick reference before drilling into specific sections.
In what year was Saxion University of Applied Sciences established?
Saxion University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1980 (approximately 46 years ago).
Where can I find Saxion University of Applied Sciences?
The institution is located in Hengelo, Netherlands.
Is Saxion University of Applied Sciences public or private?
Saxion University of Applied Sciences operates as a public institution.
How many students does Saxion University of Applied Sciences have?
The institution has a student body of 27,000.
What qualification levels does Saxion University of Applied Sciences offer?
Programmes at Saxion University of Applied Sciences cover bachelor's and master's programmes.
Is Saxion University of Applied Sciences officially recognised?
The institution holds recognition from Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO).
Where can I learn more about Saxion University of Applied Sciences?
You can find Saxion University of Applied Sciences online at www.saxion.nl.
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