Saxion University of Applied Sciences

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.