Starters Information

Classes will start on Monday 2 September. Your schedule will be available online at Xedule  in August. Please check all schedules, so you will have an idea about subjects and times on the first days of your study. You will receive detailed information upon arrival at Saxion University and online. 

On MySaxion.nl you will find all the tools you need for your studies at Saxion. You can find the following on MySaxion:

• Your timetable and changes to your timetable;
• Information about exams;
• Your most recent e-mails, grades and Bison and Brightspace announcements;
• Who’s who: easily search for a lecturer or fellow student;
• Information about your degree programme and Saxion's facilities;
• Urgent notices and news

Do you want to learn more about MySaxion? View the MySaxion video.

MySaxion Student App
Thanks to the new MySaxion Student App, you can now check your phone at any moment to see your current timetable and exam timetable. If a timetable changes, then you will receive a notification. Read on to see how to install the app and what you can expect of it.  

This is the first step towards offering you a smartphone app that has all the information you could need during your studies. Download the app, available in the store now!  

Laptop

Laptop with recent mobile graphics card: i7 processor - minimum of 16GB RAM (32 GB strongly preferred) - 1TB SSD - RTX 4050 or AMD 6600M (or higher).
Cost around 1000 euros and up.

Better specifications are always worth investing. You are going to use this for at least 4 years, so buying good quality hardware and hardware that is comfortable to use is always a wise choice. This entirely depends on your budget.

Headset

Headset (a model with Over-ear isolating cushions) for audio lessons. Sennheiser and Harman Kardon are decent brands. Costs around 50 euros.

Better specifications are always worth investing. You are going to use this for at least 4 years, so buying good quality hardware and hardware that is comfortable to use is always a wise choice. This entirely depends on your budget.

Drawing tablet

Required for ARTIST ROLE

Drawing tablet: Wacom bamboo / Huion pro.
Costs around 100 euros.

Better specifications are always worth investing. You are going to use this for at least 4 years, so buying good quality hardware and hardware that is comfortable to use is always a wise choice. This entirely depends on your budget.

Software

Required for ARTIST ROLE

Zbrush 73,80 euros per year (starting Semester 2)
https://www.maxon.net/en/buy/plan-pricing-for-students

Software

Required for ALL ROLES

Ableton Live 12 standard for students and teachers.
Ableton Live for students and teachers | Ableton
You can buy this through www.surfspot.nl once you have a student-status.
Costs around 130 euros for unlimited license.

 

INTRO is coming up and you don't want to miss it! 💚 This is your first week at Saxion and your introduction to your study programme, fellow students and student city. In the week of 26 to 28 August, you will go out with your study programme for an unforgettable start to your studies! Curious about your INTRO programme? 📅 Go to the INTRO page!

Welcome to XP! 

Study Association XP is the ultimate hub for CMGT students and anyone eager to join our vibrant community. Based in Enschede, we're a creative association with over 250 awesome members. Whether you're international, Dutch, a nerd, or a gamer, we've got something for everyone. 

At XP, we host a wide range of events including movie nights, parties, picnics, workshops, and the famous yearly Game Jam. Plus, we support your studies and creative career with museum visits, company tours, events with industry professionals, and more! 
Sound like your kind of place? Join us on Discord and check out one of our upcoming events: https://discord.gg/RSyd6NzeNG. 

Do you have a cool idea for an event or want to join our organizing team? Visit us at the XP office in the building or DM one of the XPersonnel on Discord! 

We are looking forward to meeting you! 

Much love, and GLHF,
Study Association XP

Creative Media and Game Technologies (CMGT)

Saxion location ‘Alphons Ariëns’
Ariënsplein 1, Enschede
First floor, Z15.1 
Team Support CMGT
T: +31612787005
E: [email protected]

Opening ours location ‘Alphons Ariëns’ during the summer holiday:

• 21 July - 25 July open from 8:00 - 16:30 (week 30)
• 28 July - 15 August closed (week 31-32-33)
• 18 August - 22 August open from 8:00 - 16:30 (week 34)
• 25 August - 29 August open from 7:30 - 18:00 (week 35 - Introduction)

Academy of Creative Technologies (ACT) (CMGT is part of ACT)

Saxion location ‘Epy Drost’ (glass building)
Van Galenstraat 19, Enschede
Front Office ACT
Ground floor
T: +31880199130
E: [email protected]

Opening ours location ‘Epy Drost’ (glass building) during the summer holiday:

• 21 July - 25 July open from 8:00 - 16:30 (week 30)
• 28 July - 15 August closed (week 31-32-33)
• 18 August - 22 August open from 8:00 - 16:30 (week 34)
• 25 August - 29 August open from 7:30 - 18:00 (week 35 - Introduction)

Our Front Office colleague at location ‘Epy Drost’ will be available as mentioned below:

• 21 July - 25 July in person, by e-mail and by phone from 8:00 – 16:30
• 28 July - 15 August only available by e-mail
• From 18 August in person, by e-mail and by phone from 8:00 - 16:30

Answering your questions may take a little longer than usual.