Starters Information
We look forward to welcoming you to Saxion University of Applied Sciences. You have chosen to study Tourism Management. On this page you will find all the important information for a great start at Saxion! Keep an eye on the page until the last minute for possible changes.
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!
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.
Not a First Year student?
The information on this webpage is aimed at First Year students only, which means that it is not applicable to exchange students and international students starting in the second, third or fourth (final) year.
Dress code during occasions
In the hospitality sector it is highly valuated to be dressed appropriately for the occasion. Every programme of HBS has its own dress code. You do not have to purchase any clothing yet! You will receive more information about the dress code during the course.
School activities and related costs
We would like to inform you as well as we can about the school activities and related costs of your study programme. Click here to find an overview of costs that you may expect during your first year of the Tourism Management study programme. The costs mentioned in this overview are an indication. No rights can be derived from this overview.
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? 📅 Here you can find the English programme.
Welcome at the Saxion Hospitality Business School!
After the summer you will start with the study Tourism Management at the Hospitality Business School (HBS).
Your study will start with an introduction programme, which is an important part of your study. The introduction programme will take place from Tuesday 27 August to Thursday 29 August 2025.
The introduction programme consists of:
- A introduction with Hospitality Business School and your own programme. At the start on Tuesday you will hear in which class you have been placed.
- An introduction to Saxion and Deventer.
Check out all the details here.
INTRO Tourism Management, explanation of the block schedule
- On Tuesday 27 August, we welcome you at 12:30 hrs in the central hall of Saxion in Deventer. After a shared lunch (included), you will meet your class, fellow students and your study coach. We will end the afternoon with all students at the Foodtruck Festival (included).
- On Wednesday 28 August, you will explore Deventer in an interactive way. We will gather at 11.00 am at Deventer train station to set off from there. Lunch will be arranged by us (included). We end the afternoon at Saxion for some more practical information before the start on Monday 2 September. Afterwards, you and your classmates can visit the Saxion BBQ on your own (included).
Good to know
- You do not need to bring a laptop for the programme introduction;
- There are no lockers in Deventer to store valuables, so the advice is to leave them at home as much as possible;
Enjoy your summer and see you Tuesday 27 August!
Language choice
Around July 1. you will receive information about the second modern foreign language (French, German or Spanish) to which you are assigned. If you apply after July 1, you will receive the language classification as soon as the registration is completed.
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!
If you have any questions, please contact the Front Office of the HBS:
- Phone: +31 (0)88 - 019 9230
- Email: [email protected]
Please note: during the holiday period from Saturday 27th of July until Sunday the 18th of August, the HBS Front Office will be closed and can only be reached by e-mail.