Saxion
About
Saxion is a Dutch university of applied sciences teaching business, engineering, and health across Enschede, Deventer, and Apeldoorn, with tuition of €9,000/year — below the average for English-taught programmes at applied-sciences universities (HBO). IELTS 6.0 is accessible, admissions are rolling with no fixed deadline, and RU, KZ, UA, and UZ applicants are explicitly eligible for the €5,000 Holland Scholarship.
Saxion spans three small-to-mid cities in eastern Netherlands: Enschede (160,000), Deventer (100,000), and Apeldoorn (160,000)—all affordable (€700–1,000/month), less touristy than the west, with real local communities and industrial heritage. Enschede is the main campus, known for textiles and design history. These are working cities, not student bubbles.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberApr 01
Standard non-EU deadline for applied-sciences universities (HBO). Enschede (main), Deventer, Apeldoorn campuses.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Saxion as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Saxion is €9000 per year. Living costs in Enschede / Deventer / Apeldoorn are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Saxion?
English-taught programmes at Saxion typically require IELTS 6 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Netherlands?
For a student residence permit in Netherlands you must prove €13,569 per year (2026, Immigration service (IND) — required amounts: https://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements).
Does Saxion offer scholarships?
Holland/NL Scholarship available at most NL universities for non-EU/EEA students. BY eligibility uncertain due to EU restrictions.
Where is Saxion located?
Saxion is in Enschede / Deventer / Apeldoorn, Netherlands. M.H. Tromplaan 28, 7513 AB Enschede, Netherlands
What can you study at Saxion?
Fields offered include: Business, Engineering, Health, Computer Science.
Accommodation
Affordable eastern city. Shares student housing market with TU Twente.
SourceScholarships
- 🏛Holland/NL Scholarship: €5,000 (non-EU/EEA, first year only)
Holland/NL Scholarship available at most NL universities for non-EU/EEA students. BY eligibility uncertain due to EU restrictions.
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- EU diploma from an accredited Dutch applied-sciences university (HBO) opens Schengen job market and post-study job-search permit (Zoekjaar).
- Tuition of €9,000/year is below the average for Dutch applied-sciences universities offering English programs.
- IELTS 6.0 minimum is accessible — no band score breakdown required beyond the overall.
- Rolling admissions mean no fixed deadline pressure; apply when documents are ready.
- RU, KZ, UA, UZ students are explicitly eligible for the Holland Scholarship (€5,000 one-time grant).
- Students may work 16 h/week during term and full-time in summer without a separate work permit (within VVR).
What to check
- Russian students face SWIFT payment blocks to the Netherlands — fund transfers require intermediary solutions.
- Enschede and Deventer are small cities with limited internship and job markets compared to Amsterdam or Rotterdam.
- An applied-sciences degree (HBO) carries lower brand recognition than a research university diploma (WO) in some CIS employer markets.
- Accommodation costs run €450–900/month in university housing or up to €1,500 in private market — budget carefully.
- Russian applicants can only apply via the Moscow embassy with no confirmed third-country option.
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