Saxion University of Applied Sciences

Coming to the Netherlands from abroad can of course be a big step for many international students. If you are arriving from outside of the Netherlands, we aim to make the transition for you as smooth as possible, and we have therefore established a network of host families (Friends of Saxion International Students) who are on hand to help you settle into life in the Netherlands. We also have a Buddy programme, whereby current students can help guide you through your initial period of studying at Saxion. 

Since it is quite difficult to find suitable housing by yourself, Saxion arranges accommodation for all of our first year international students from outside EU/EEA in Deventer, Apeldoorn and Enschede. 

In all three cities we have contracts with the local student housing associations. They provide Saxion with accommodation with rooms which may vary in size. The rooms are all single rooms and furnished with basic facilities like bed, desk, chair and cupboard. All accommodations have an internet connection. The bathroom, toilet and kitchen need to be shared with other international Saxion students, max. 6 students share common facilities. 

All campuses are equipped with computerrooms, library facilities and restaurants.

Wireless internet is available throughout the campuses enabling you to bring your laptop and work, study, search and check your email wherever you want. 

Dutch law requires every citizen to be insured for at least Health Care and Liability. European students (both exchange and regular) can take out their own Health Care insurance and are only obliged to take the Liability Insurance arranged by Saxion. Non-European students, who need a visa and residence permit, will be insured by Saxion for both Health Care and Liability.