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About Saxion
Saxion is among the largest Universities of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. Our origin dates back to the early 1900s, when our predecessors were established. Nowadays Saxion University has become an important centre of expertise in the region. Our student population reaches approximately 20,000 and is still growing.
Why choose us?
The Saxion campuses are located in the beautiful eastern part of the Netherlands. While life seems a bit more relaxed here, all three Saxion locations have good public transport facilities. The larger cities of Utrecht, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and the Hague lie within a 1.5 hours radius.
We are very proud of the diverse student body. People from over 52 countries choose to study at Saxion. Our international student population tops 2,000 students. International classrooms are made up of people from all over the world. Studying at Saxion will surely help you embrace other cultures and nationalities.
For many international students, coming to the Netherlands is a very big step. We recognized the need for international students to quickly become part of the social environment. We have therefore invested in setting up a group of host families (Friend of Saxion International Students), who will be available to make our international students feel at home. We also encourage our current student to become buddies to make new students familiar with studying at Saxion.
Our history
Our predecessors date back to the early 1900s. Saxion University has a rich history and through a merger recently established a strong position in Dutch Higher Education. Saxion offer a broad range of courses at various levels. Education at Saxion is very student-centred. While studying at Saxion University you will be trained and empowered to take your position on the pathway to your career.