Saxion University of Applied Sciences
Enschede, Netherlands
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 25,472
- International students
- 10%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1998
Overview
Saxion University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands, founded in 1998, with 25,472 students (2024/2025) and 2,622 employees across three campuses in Enschede, Deventer and Apeldoorn. Saxion offers a wide range of bachelor's and master's programmes with a strong emphasis on practical, applied learning and real-world project experience, preparing students for specific professions. The university has a diverse international community of about 2,544 students from 87 nationalities. Saxion maintains approximately 500 official partnerships in 57 countries and participates in the Erasmus+ programme and the European Universities alliance E³UDRES². All programmes are accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO). The International Office supports international students with housing, visa and immigration procedures, scholarships and other practical matters.
Fields of study
- Computer Science
- Civil Engineering
- Creative Media
- Game Technologies
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Fashion and Textiles
- Hospitality Management
- Information Technology
- Business
- Finance and Accounting
- Human Resource Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Physiotherapy
- Tourism Management
- Nanotechnology
- Business Administration
- Software Engineering
- Textile Innovation
- Extended Reality
- Quantum Technology
- Digital Health
Accreditation: Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- February, September
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
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). Non-EU/EEA students pay institutional tuition of €9,360/year for bachelor/short degree programmes. Master tuition varies by programme (€2,601–€16,130/year). Fees published for 2026-2027 academic year.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
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Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.