Starters Information

A warm welcome to the School of Applied Psychology and HRM. On this page you will find more information about the introduction and the start of your programme International Human Resource Management. Keep an eye on the page until the last minute for possible changes.

Classes will start on Monday 1 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! 

Check the booklist.

Studiewinkel.nl

You can order your textbooks for your studies at Saxion through Studiewinkel.nl. Order your entire book list or easily buy individual books with a 5% student discount.

The book list can be found via the link above or by using the steps below on the website of Studiewinkel.nl (in Dutch).

Select Saxion in the search bar
Then select the location of your course
Select your study programme
View the booklist

Of course you are free to order your textbooks through other channels and suppliers. Some books are also available second hand. Please make sure you order the correct version/ edition.

Programme introduction

The IHRM Introduction Day will take place at the 26th of August, 2025. We are looking forward to seeing you at 12:00 AM in the central hall of Saxion Enschede. During the afternoon we are looking forward to meet you and to get together for some fun activities with your classmates, your Study Coach and the study association Humanity. The rest of the week you can join the introduction activities organized by Saxion, called INTRO 2025. Please find more information about the INTRO here.

On behalf of the School of Applied Psychology and HRM, we wish you a nice summer. We are looking forward to welcome you during the introduction!

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!

For futher general information related to studying at Saxion you may navigate to: Studying in the Netherlands.

Join a study association and get the most out of your student time.

🎉 Go wild at the best parties
🤝 Meet students from all years
💼 Get experience in a committee or board
🚀 Work together on big projects and grow together

Check which study or student association matches your programme.

Goin' to meet future friends

Do you want to connect with future friends before you start your studies? We’ve got you! Download Goin' from the App Store on your phone. Goin' is a fun social platform for new students in the Saxion community. And the great thing is that these don't just have to be fellow students!

Download the app