Founded in 1989, the Hogeschool Saxion (Saxion University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Enschede (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Overijssel. This institution also has branch campuses in Driebergen, Deventer, Apeldoorn, Utrecht, Vlissingen, Zwolle, Venlo, Rotterdam, Osnabrück, Münster, Heerlen, Hengelo and Eindhoven. Officially recognized by the Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders), Hogeschool Saxion is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Dutch higher education institution. Hogeschool Saxion offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 36-year-old Dutch higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Hogeschool Saxion also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Hogeschool Saxion |
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Name (English) | Saxion University of Applied Sciences |
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Founded | 1989 |
Motto | Living Technology |
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Address | M.H. Trompstraat 28 Enschede 7513 AB Overijssel Netherlands |
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Other locations | Driebergen, Deventer, Apeldoorn, Utrecht, Vlissingen, Zwolle, Venlo, Rotterdam, Osnabrück, Münster, Heerlen, Hengelo and Eindhoven |
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Hogeschool Saxion is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Hogeschool Saxion's academic range and degree level offering.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Hogeschool Saxion categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Hogeschool Saxion.
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2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) | 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
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2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) | 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) |
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This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
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This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
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International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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This institution has a student enrollment range from 25,000 to 29,999, making it a large-sized institution.
This institution's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.
This institution is a public higher education institution.
This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.
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Hogeschool Saxion is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1998
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