Introduction

Saxion University of Applied Sciences is located in the east of the Netherlands. It is one of the largest institutions of higher learning in the Netherlands, offering more than 100 courses in a variety of fields including archaeology, finance, law, engineering, hospitality, business, IT, broadcasting, health and digital media.

Overview

Number of students: There are currently about 27,000 students, including more than 2,500 international students from 55 countries.

Majors: Undergraduate majors include international business management, physical therapy, electronic engineering, etc.; Associate degree majors include electronic engineering, hotel management, accounting and finance, etc.; Master's majors include MBA, management, real estate management, etc.

History and establishment time

The history of the school can be traced back to 1875. In 1998, the two educational institutions Hogeschool Enschede and Hogeschool IJsseland merged to form the current Saxion University.

School strength

Faculty: It has 2825 administrative staff, and its teaching staff has rich teaching experience and professional knowledge, and can provide students with high-quality education and teaching services.

Teaching achievements: Focus on practical teaching, through close cooperation with enterprises, let students participate in actual projects, improve students' practical ability and problem-solving ability, and graduates have strong competitiveness in the job market.

International cooperation: Actively carry out international cooperation and exchange projects, and establish cooperative relations with many universities around the world, providing students with broad international exchange and learning opportunities.

Institutional nature **: A national university funded by the Dutch government.

Educational philosophy

Committed to providing students with practice-oriented education, cultivating students' professional skills and comprehensive qualities, enabling them to quickly adapt to the needs of society and the workplace, and contribute to regional, national and international economic and social development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Life sciences, engineering and design, commercial engineering and enterprises, finance and accounting and other disciplines are its key development directions, and the teaching and research in related fields are at a high level.

Key laboratories: No clear key laboratories were found in the school, but the school is equipped with advanced teaching facilities and practice sites to support students' learning and research activities.

Department

The school consists of 11 colleges, namely ：

Hotel Management Business School: Focuses on teaching and research in professional fields such as hotel management and tourism management, and cultivates professionals in the hotel and tourism industries.

School of Applied Psychology and Human Resources Management: Involves disciplines such as applied psychology and human resources management, and cultivates relevant professionals for enterprises and organizations.

School of Business, Architecture and Technology: Covers professional directions such as business management, construction engineering, and information technology, and cultivates interdisciplinary compound talents.

School of Business and Entrepreneurship: Focuses on education in business innovation, entrepreneurship management, etc., to stimulate students' entrepreneurial spirit and innovation ability.

School of Creative Technology: Focuses on the integration of creative industries and technology, such as digital media, game design and other professional fields, and cultivates professionals with innovative thinking and technical capabilities.

School of Education: Mainly engaged in teacher education and education research, cultivates professionals in the field of education, and provides teacher support for basic education and vocational education.

School of Finance and International Business: Majors include international finance, international trade, accounting, etc., and cultivates talents in the fields of finance and business. Professional talents for international economic cooperation and financial markets.

School of Government, Law and Urban Development: Involving disciplines such as government management, laws and regulations, and urban planning, it trains professional talents for government departments, legal institutions and urban construction.

School of Health: Covering professional directions such as medicine, nursing, and health management, it trains professional talents in the medical and health fields and provides services to protect public health.

School of Life Sciences, Engineering and Design: Focusing on life sciences, engineering technology, product design and other fields, it cultivates engineering technology and design talents with innovation and practical ability.

School of Social Work: Mainly cultivates professional talents in the field of social work, pays attention to education and research in social welfare, social services and other aspects, and provides professional support for social development and social problem solving.

Ranking

No clear international comprehensive ranking has been found for this school, but it is one of the larger and more influential universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Tuition fees for undergraduate and master's degrees vary depending on the major. Generally, the annual tuition fee for undergraduates is about The tuition fee for undergraduate study is about 7000-9000 Euros, and the tuition fee for master's degree is about 8000-14000 Euros.

Living expenses: including accommodation, transportation, food and other expenses, about 800-1200 Euros per month.

Campus

Campus location: There are three campuses in Deventer, Enschede and Apeldoorn. The campus is surrounded by beautiful environment and convenient transportation. It is close to famous Dutch cities such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht and The Hague.

Teaching facilities: It has modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, computer rooms and other teaching facilities, which provide good conditions for students' study and research.

Campus life: The school has various student clubs and organizations, and carries out colorful cultural activities, sports activities, academic lectures, etc., which enrich students' extracurricular life and create an active campus cultural atmosphere.