Saxion University of Applied Sciences
Enschede, Netherlands
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
- 25,472
- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Saxion University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences (hogeschool) in the Netherlands, located in Enschede, Deventer, and Apeldoorn. With over 25,000 students and approximately 2,622 staff members, Saxion offers practice-oriented bachelor's and master's programmes taught in English and Dutch. The international student community numbers around 2,544 students from 87 nationalities. Saxion partners with over 400 universities in 57 countries and focuses on Living Technology as its research and educational theme.
Fields of study
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Game Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Fashion and Textile
- Hotel Management
- Information Technology
- Business
- Finance and Accounting
- Human Resource Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Physiotherapy
- Tourism Management
- Nanotechnology
- Business Administration
- Quantum Technology
- Digital Health
Accreditation: NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- February, September
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- info@saxion.nl
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€9,360 – €16,130 / year
From about $10,109 / year
Domestic students
€2,601 – €16,130 / year
EU/EEA students pay statutory tuition (approx. €2,694/year for most bachelor programmes, 2026-2027). Non-EU/EEA students pay €9,360/year for bachelor programmes. Master tuition varies: from €2,601/year (ICT Software Engineering EU/EEA) to €16,130 (MBA, all students). Non-EU master tuition ranges from €10,940 to €16,130 depending on programme.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Computer Science (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Civil Engineering (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Creative Media and Game Technologies (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Executive Master in Business Administration (MBA) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
| Gamified Reality Applications (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master Applied Quantum Technology (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master ICT: Software Engineering (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master in Innovative Textile Development (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 18 months | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master of Science in Applied Nanotechnology (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.