Welcome to SaxionSaxion University of Applied SciencesThe Netherlands

Saxion University of Applied Sciences

• Netherlands, Gateway to Europe

• 3 locations, near city centre and train stations.

• Good public transportation facilities

• Safe environment• Excellent facilities

Deventer Campus

Apeldoorn Campus

Enschede Campus

ACT Building, Enschede

Studios, ACT Building

Saxion Facilities

Saxion Facilities

Saxion Facilities

About Saxion University

• Public university established in 1875• 27,000 students– Of which 3,500 international students

• Partner Universities all over the world

• Quality approved by Dutch Government

• Master Programmes accredited by the University of Greenwich

Applied Sciences

• Next step in your education• International study environment• Multidisciplinary teaching• Applied Sciences:

– Study for a professional career– Work in small groups or teams– Problem solving and project-style working– Lectures– Workshops/practice– Research– Work presentations– Individual assignment and research – Projects– ‘Guest’ lectures– Excursions– Individual tutoring

Accommodation

• Off-campus• Residential

areas• Bicycle or public

transport to campus

• Broadband Internet access

Accommodation

• Private bedroom• Share

bathroom/kitchen• 3-5 students per

apartment• Mix of

nationalities

The Heights, Deventer

Working in the Netherlands NON-EU

• During your study– Part-time– Max.10 hrs/week

• After graduation– Full-time– 1 year period for

searching a job– 5 years working in NL– Work permit

necessary

Saxion Connect

Matching high potentials and employers

• Saxion and University of Twente • Unique opportunities for international graduates

and companies• Kick start for your career! Improves your chances

on the job market• Strict selection process• Preparation for work by additional training

www.saxion.edu/connect/

Deventer

Enschede

Saxion Package fee (NON-EU)Example Bachelor Programme (1 academic year)

Package fee for 1st year study includes:

• Tuition fee € 7,800 -/- € 3,300 STScholarship = € 4,500

• Housing costs for 1 (academic) year € 4,900

• Housing deposit € 500

• Visa and immigration fees € 350

• Insurance for health care, liability € 550

• Total Package Fee : € 10,800.- (including housing deposit)

Saxion Package fee NON EU

• Important noticeNot included in the package fee:– Proof of financial means for visa:

12 x € 875.- = € 10,500 minus housing & insurance = € 5,075.-

– Actual living expenses: about € 300 p/m– House cleaning service: do it yourself– Books: about € 500 p/y

• Estimated total costs for 1 academic year (Bachelor): package fee + living expenses & books: EUR 15,000/1st year

Scholarships (NON EU)

• Saxion Talent Scholarship: a scholarship for international bachelor students. € 3,300.-

• Saxion Holland Top Talent Scholarship: a scholarship for 'top of the class' international bachelor students. €5,816.-

• Saxion Living Technology Scholarship: a scholarship for international bachelors & master students in a technical programme. € 10,000.-

• Extended Saxion Talent Scholarship: a scholarship for international students after their first year. € 3,300.-

• Orange Tulip Scholarship: (via Neso) a scholarship for international talented bachelor students. € 3,900.-

Orange Tulip Scholarship

• Application via www.nesobrazil.org• 2 available for Brazilian students• Value: € 3,900.-• Entry scholarship, for 1 academic

year• Minimum requirement:

- 6.5 IELTS | Average mark 75% • Nomination by Neso Brazil

Application Procedure Non EUApply online: www.saxion.edu/application-form

Choose your study of interestVisit www.saxion.edu for more information.1

Obtain proof of English language skillsMinimum IELTS 5.0 (Preparatory courses) IELTS 6.0 (Bachelor & Master programmes).2

Submit your application and upload your documentsDeadline for your application for courses starting in September: 12 June, for courses starting in February: 15 November.

3

Saxion assesses your application4

Saxion issues admission letter & invoice5

Application Procedure Non EUApply online: www.saxion.edu/application-form

You transfer package fee & send in immigration docs6

Saxion applies for your Visa7NL embassy visa interview / visa stamp8Buy your ticket9

10 Departure!Academic year starts in September

Application Procedure Programme

• Application via studielink.nl• 2 e-mail notifications from Saxion• UserID (student number)• (temporary) passwordNB. Possibly in junkmail/spam folder!• Use these for log in Saxion

application portal: sis.saxion.nl• 7 steps, make sure to press SUBMIT• Check website for entry

requirements

Contacting Saxion

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www.saxion.eduhttp://www.saxion.edu/introduction/general-info/student-handbook

internationaloffice@saxion.nl