Saxion University of Applied Sciences The Netherlands Welcome at Saxion! Saxion University of Applied Sciences The Netherlands

Saxion University in the World Gateway to Europe Very good public transportation facilities Safe environment

About Saxion University Three strategic locations in the Eastern Netherlands: Apeldoorn Deventer Enschede Facing towards Amsterdam and towards Germany Only 1,5 hrs. away from Amsterdam (Schiphol Airport) and 1 hr. from Utrecht

About Saxion University Comprehensive university, predominantly undergraduate level Focus on profession-oriented education through teaching & undergraduate research Professional Masters’ programmes in key fields Regional focus for most programmes, national profile in key fields Quality education under public scrutiny and accreditation

About Saxion University Public funding History dates back to 1875 24,000 students, 3,500 international students 12 Schools, 6 research centres 2,200 staff members One of the larger Dutch universities. Student satisfaction ranks Saxion programmes among the top.

Student centered learning Training in competences necessary for functioning as starting professionals Acquire skills in an active way Individual study pathways Organise student centered

Student centered learning Some examples Small group teaching Individual assignments and research Individual tutoring Digital learning environment Industry exposure Portfolio assessments

Our schools Applied Psychology & Human Resource Management Business Engineering and Entrepreneurship Creative Technology Education Environmental planning & Building Finance & Accounting Governance & Law Health Hospitality Business School Life Science, Engineering & Design Marketing & International Management Social Work

Academic programmes Dutch: 120 Bachelor / Master programmes English: 30 Bachelor / Master international programmes Non-degree programmes

Research centres Hospitality Design & Technology Educational Innovation Health, Social Work & Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship Urban & Environmental Development

Research centres Research programmes into multi-disciplinary theme’s Joint operations by Schools Operated separately with academic staff Focus for graduate teaching and research

Campus facilities Enschede Deventer Apeldoorn Modern buildings 14,000 students Deventer 9,000 students Apeldoorn 1,000 students (Hotel school) Modern buildings Excellent facilities for study and social life Library and ‘Study landscape’, equipped with computers and broadband internet access City centre locations Walking distance from railway stations

International Strategy International component in every study programme. Network of (European) Higher Education partners. Internationalization starting from regional strengths. International education offer for international students and partners.

International programmes Preparatory courses Intensive English language programmes B1 Bachelor’s degree Dutch accreditation, international recognition! B2 B3 B4 M Master’s degree UK University accreditation S Short courses Courses to enhance your knowledge

Our international programmes 5 Preparatory programmes 11 4-yr Bachelor programmes 16 Short degree programmes (Bachelor) 4 Master programmes 3 Short courses

Partners & International Projects History of cooperation in Eastern Europe and Asia Schools with professional Network memberships Active Member of HIB/HBO raad, NUFFIC council. International partners in Europe and Asia

Saxion International Community 3,500 international students, from all over the world! UK Bulgaria Russia Norway Angola Argentina Brazil Cameroon China Colombia Congo El Salvador Ethopia Germany Ghana Hungary India Indonesia Iran Finland Japan Mexico Netherlands Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Rwanda Vietnam

Accommodation Off-campus Residential areas Bicycle or public transport to campus Broadband Internet access

Private room Share bathroom/kitchen 4 students per apartment Mix of nationalities

Working in Netherlands During your study Part-time Max.10 hrs/week After graduation Full-time 1 year period for searching a job 5 years working in NL Work permit necessary

Saxion Connect Matching high potentials and employers Saxion and University of Twente Unique opportunities for international graduates and companies Kickstart for your career! Improves your chances on the job market Strict selection process Preparation for work by additional training  www.saxion.edu/connect/

Social activities Buddy system Friends of Saxion International Students Excursions Sports

Saxion Package Fee Example Bachelor Programme (1 academic year) Package fee for 1st year study includes: Tuition fee EUR 7,800 -/- EUR 3,300 STScholarship = EUR 4,500 Housing costs for 1 (academic) year EUR 4,750 Housing deposit EUR 500 Visa and immigration fees EUR 680 Residence Permit Deposit EUR 100 Insurance for health care, liability EUR 500 Total Package Fee : EUR 11,030, including deposit

Not included in the package fee: Important notice Not included in the package fee: Living expenses: about EUR 200 or more per month House cleaning service: do it yourself Books: about EUR 500 p/y Estimated total costs for 1 academic year (Bachelor): package fee + living expenses & books: EUR 15,000/1st year

Contacting Saxion E-mail: internationaloffice@saxion.nl Website: www.saxion.edu Facebook: www.facebook.com/saxionuniversity Twitter: www.twitter.com/saxionuas YouTube: www.youtube.com/saxionuas

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