Deadlines are based on nationality and the specific study programme of interest. To make sure you meet the correct deadlines for your study abroad in the Netherlands, take a look at the list below.
We have two start dates during each year:
| February | September |
| Only exchange programmes | All study programmes: Bachelor, Master, Short Degree (Advanced Year), Associate Degree and Exchange programmes |
What deadlines apply to you?
- Students with an EU/EEA nationality
- Students with a non-EU/EEA nationality* (*Except for one of the following nationalities: Afghan, Bangladeshi, Indian, Iranian, Nepalese, Nigerian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan and Yemeni)
- Students with one of the following nationalities: Afghan, Bangladeshi, Indian, Iranian, Nepalese, Nigerian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan and Yemeni
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For admission in September 2027
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application deadline is 15 August 2027
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deadline for payment and documents is 31 August 2027
Note: The application deadline includes the submission of (temporary) documents: If already available we would like to receive a copy of the final diploma and final transcript of grades. If not available, we would like to receive a copy of your most recent transcript of grades including official translations.
The payment/documents deadline includes the submission of the final diploma and transcript of grades and official translations. This is also the final deadline for submitting the language certificate, if applicable.
Please bear in mind that Saxion must receive a diploma, including final results, by the payment/documents deadline. A provisional statement of results does not automatically count as a certificate of graduation. Our Student Registration will check if the document can replace the final diploma document.
For admission in September 2027:
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application deadline is 1 April 2027
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deadline for payment and documents is 31 August 2027
Note: The application deadline includes the submission of (temporary) documents: If already available we would like to receive a copy of the final diploma and final transcript of grades. If not available, we would like to receive a copy of your most recent transcript of grades including official translations.
The payment/documents deadline includes the submission of the final diploma and transcript of grades and official translations. This is also the final deadline for submitting the language certificate, if applicable.
Please bear in mind that Saxion must receive a diploma, including final results, by the payment/documents deadline. A provisional statement of results does not automatically count as a certificate of graduation. Our Student Registration will check if the document can replace the final diploma document.
For admission in September 2027:
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application deadline is 1 July 2027
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deadline for payment and documents is 31 August 2027
Note: The application deadline includes the submission of (temporary) documents: If already available we would like to receive a copy of the final diploma and final transcript of grades. If not available, we would like to receive a copy of your most recent transcript of grades including official translations.
The payment/documents deadline includes the submission of the final diploma and transcript of grades and official translations. This is also the final deadline for submitting the language certificate, if applicable.
Please bear in mind that Saxion must receive a diploma, including final results, by the payment/documents deadline. A provisional statement of results does not automatically count as a certificate of graduation. Our Student Registration will check if the document can replace the final diploma document.
For admission in February 2027:
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application deadline is 1 November 2026
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deadline for payment and documents is 31 January 2027
For admission in September 2027:
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application deadline is 1 May 2027
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deadline for payment and documents is 31 August 2027
Note: The application deadline includes the submission of (temporary) documents: If already available we would like to receive a copy of the final diploma and final transcript of grades. If not available, we would like to receive a copy of your most recent transcript of grades including official translations.
The payment/documents deadline includes the submission of the final diploma and transcript of grades and official translations. This is also the final deadline for submitting the language certificate, if applicable.
Please bear in mind that Saxion must receive a diploma, including final results, by the payment/documents deadline. A provisional statement of results does not automatically count as a certificate of graduation. Our Student Registration will check if the document can replace the final diploma document.
Students with a non-EU/EEA nationality* (*Except for one of the following nationalities: Afghan, Bangladeshi, Indian, Iranian, Nepalese, Nigerian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan and Yemeni)
For admission in September 2027:
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application deadline is 1 June 2027
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deadline for payment and documents is 1 July 2027
Note: The application deadline includes the submission of (temporary) documents: If already available we would like to receive a copy of the final diploma and final transcript of grades. If not available, we would like to receive a copy of your most recent transcript of grades including official translations.
The payment/documents deadline includes the submission of the final diploma and transcript of grades and official translations. This is also the final deadline for submitting the language certificate, if applicable.
Please bear in mind that Saxion must receive a diploma, including final results, by the payment/documents deadline. A provisional statement of results does not automatically count as a certificate of graduation. Our Student Registration will check if the document can replace the final diploma document.
For admission in September 2027:
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application deadline is 1 April 2027
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deadline for payment and documents is 1 July 2027
Note: The application deadline includes the submission of (temporary) documents: If already available we would like to receive a copy of the final diploma and final transcript of grades. If not available, we would like to receive a copy of your most recent transcript of grades including official translations.
The payment/documents deadline includes the submission of the final diploma and transcript of grades and official translations. This is also the final deadline for submitting the language certificate, if applicable.
Please bear in mind that Saxion must receive a diploma, including final results, by the payment/documents deadline. A provisional statement of results does not automatically count as a certificate of graduation. Our Student Registration will check if the document can replace the final diploma document.
For admission in February 2027:
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application deadline is 1 November 2026
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deadline for payment and documents is 1 December 2026
For admission in September 2027:
- application deadline is 1 May 2027
- deadline for payment and documents is 1 July 2027
Note: The application deadline includes the submission of (temporary) documents: If already available we would like to receive a copy of the final diploma and final transcript of grades. If not available, we would like to receive a copy of your most recent transcript of grades including official translations.
The payment/documents deadline includes the submission of the final diploma and transcript of grades and official translations. This is also the final deadline for submitting the language certificate, if applicable.
Please bear in mind that Saxion must receive a diploma, including final results, by the payment/documents deadline. A provisional statement of results does not automatically count as a certificate of graduation. Our Student Registration will check if the document can replace the final diploma document.
With a valid residence permit for the purpose of, for example:
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Privileged card from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
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Au-pair;
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Study
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Search year
If you are in doubt if you need a residence permit based on study, please send a mail to: [email protected]
For admission in September 2027:
- application deadline is 1 June 2027
- deadline for payment and documents is 1 July 2027*
* Visa, final diploma and language certificate (but preferably as early as possible because this IND procedure often takes a long time and must be completed before 1 September).
Note: The application deadline includes the submission of (temporary) documents: If already available we would like to receive a copy of the final diploma and final transcript of grades. If not available, we would like to receive a copy of your most recent transcript of grades including official translations.
The payment/documents deadline includes the submission of the final diploma and transcript of grades and official translations. This is also the final deadline for submitting the language certificate, if applicable.
Please bear in mind that Saxion must receive a diploma, including final results, by the payment/documents deadline. A provisional statement of results does not automatically count as a certificate of graduation. Our Student Registration will check if the document can replace the final diploma document.
Students with one of the following nationalities: Afghan, Bangladeshi, Indian, Iranian, Nepalese, Nigerian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan and Yemeni
For admission in September 2027:
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application deadline is 1 April 2027
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deadline for payment and documents is 1 May 2027
Note: The application deadline includes the submission of (temporary) documents: If already available we would like to receive a copy of the final diploma and final transcript of grades. If not available, we would like to receive a copy of your most recent transcript of grades including official translations.
The payment/documents deadline includes the submission of the final diploma and transcript of grades and official translations. This is also the final deadline for submitting the language certificate, if applicable.
Please bear in mind that Saxion must receive a diploma, including final results, by the payment/documents deadline. A provisional statement of results does not automatically count as a certificate of graduation. Our Student Registration will check if the document can replace the final diploma document.
For admission in February 2027:
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application deadline is 1 October 2026
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deadline for payment and documents is 1 November 2026
For admission in September 2027:
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application deadline is 1 April 2027
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deadline for payment and documents is 1 May 2027
Note: The application deadline includes the submission of (temporary) documents: If already available we would like to receive a copy of the final diploma and final transcript of grades. If not available, we would like to receive a copy of your most recent transcript of grades including official translations.
The payment/documents deadline includes the submission of the final diploma and transcript of grades and official translations. This is also the final deadline for submitting the language certificate, if applicable.
Please bear in mind that Saxion must receive a diploma, including final results, by the payment/documents deadline. A provisional statement of results does not automatically count as a certificate of graduation. Our Student Registration will check if the document can replace the final diploma document.
With a valid residence permit for the purpose of, for example:
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Privileged card from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
-
Au-pair;
-
Study
-
Search year
If you are in doubt if you need a residence permit based on study, please send a mail to: [email protected]
For admission in September 2027:
-
application deadline is 1 April 2027
-
deadline for payment and documents is 1 May 2027
Note: The application deadline includes the submission of (temporary) documents: If already available we would like to receive a copy of the final diploma and final transcript of grades. If not available, we would like to receive a copy of your most recent transcript of grades including official translations.
The payment/documents deadline includes the submission of the final diploma and transcript of grades and official translations. This is also the final deadline for submitting the language certificate, if applicable.
Please bear in mind that Saxion must receive a diploma, including final results, by the payment/documents deadline. A provisional statement of results does not automatically count as a certificate of graduation. Our Student Registration will check if the document can replace the final diploma document.