Saxion University of Applied Sciences

Saxion University of Applied Sciences is a large Dutch university of applied sciences with campuses in Enschede, Deventer and Apeldoorn. Saxion offers practice-oriented programs in business, tourism, engineering and architecture, many in English.

The university is known for its international environment, project-based learning and close ties with industry.

Saxion - applied education:

• A large Dutch university of applied sciences
• An international environment
• English-taught programs and internships

Saxion campuses with modern workshops, labs and project spaces.

Saxion is strong in applied fields:

• Business & Management
• Tourism & Hospitality
• Engineering
• Architecture & Urban Planning
• IT

Admission is based on your school diploma and IELTS/TOEFL.

The standard admission route to Saxion University of Applied Sciences for international students looks like this:

1. Choose a program (9–12 months ahead). Decide on the field — business, tourism, architecture and engineering — and the level: bachelor’s or master’s. Programs differ in requirements, deadlines and fees.
2. Language certificate. Yes, the Netherlands is a leader in continental Europe for English-taught programs, including at the bachelor's level.
3. Application. Applications are submitted online; once reviewed, the university sends an offer — with it you can plan finances and housing.
4. Student visa and relocation. After the offer, StudyU helps prepare visa or residence-permit documents for the Netherlands; the consular or migration authority makes the decision.

After 11 years of school. Yes - universities of applied sciences accept it directly; research universities may ask for a year of university at home. IELTS 6.0-6.5.

• Passport
• School certificate and transcript
• IELTS/TOEFL certificate
• Motivation letter

Exact requirements depend on the program - we'll help you prepare.

Tuition applies; You see tuition, required extras and scholarship options before the application.

Country benchmark for the Netherlands. Non-EU: bachelor €6,000-15,000, master €10,000-20,000 a year. Living €900-1,300 a month.

Beyond tuition, budget for housing, insurance, visa fees and tickets must be planned separately. During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step. A personal strategy, requirement checks, selection of agreed options, document preparation, applications, and support are provided under an agreement with StudyU.

Cities in the eastern Netherlands are more affordable and calmer than the big metropolises; we'll help with housing.

Upon arrival, the first tasks are registration, a bank account and a transport card — every student gets our step-by-step checklist.

After graduation. Whether you can work after getting your degree depends on the current visa rules of the Netherlands — we will help you review the up-to-date options before graduation.

The strong fields of Saxion University of Applied Sciences are business, tourism, architecture and engineering. As at most universities in the Netherlands, students have access to a career centre, job fairs and internships — use them from the first semesters: hands-on experience is decisive for the first job.

Many graduates continue studying: a bachelor’s from the Netherlands is a strong base for a master’s in the same country or anywhere else.