Saxion University of Applied Sciences is a Dutch vocational university with four campuses in the eastern Netherlands. It has a rich history its roots can be traced back to the 1875. A merger of two educational institutions, the Hogeschool Enschede and Hogeschool Ijselland, in 1998 paved the way for Saxion University in its present form. This merger enabled Saxion to build further on its strong position in Dutch higher education and since then Saxion University has come to be recognised as an important centre of expertise at regional, national and international level.

Saxion provides more than 100 courses in a wide variety of study fields, such as finance, law, engineering, hospitality, and art. With over 26,000 students, it is one of the largest institutions of higher education in the Netherlands.

Saxion helps students build their international future offering support not only from an academic point of view but also in terms of one's personal development. After their graduation students can apply for the Connect Programme, which offers talented graduates trainings, workshops and Dutch lessons free of charge.

Saxion offers a broad range of courses at various levels, including many international programmes. It offers bachelor & master education and research focused on Living Technology.

Saxion University of Applied Sciences has three campuses in the East of the Netherlands - one campus in each of the three Dutch cities of Deventer, Enschede and Apeldoorn. Thanks to the important contribution of agriculture to the local economy, this region is renowned for its beautiful countryside and fairly relaxed pace of life. However, all four Saxion locations have good public transport facilities, meaning that the hustle and bustle of the major cities of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht and The Hague is no more than hours away.