Saxion Hogescholen

What Saxion Hogescholen does

Saxion Hogescholen (Saxion University of Applied Sciences) is a Dutch University of Applied Sciences headquartered in Enschede, operating three campuses in Enschede, Deventer, and Apeldoorn with a combined enrolment of approximately 34,000 students, of whom roughly 2,544 are international students representing 87 nationalities. The institution delivers practice-oriented higher education through 14 four-year Bachelor programmes (including Applied Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Mechatronics, International Business, Tourism Management, Hotel Management, and Fashion and Textile Technologies), six or more one-to-two-year Master programmes (Applied Nanotechnology, Executive MBA, ICT Software Engineering, Innovative Textile Development, Gamified Reality Applications, Applied Quantum Technology, plus a joint Digital Health programme), and three Short Degree Programmes for visiting partner-university students. Pedagogical differentiation rests on small class sizes (16-32 students), intensive lecturer contact, mandatory internships, and the "Smart Solutions Semester" in which interdisciplinary student teams address real client challenges, supported by specialized on-campus labs (textile, quantum, nanotechnology).

The business model combines Dutch government block funding for higher education with tuition fees (~€2,694/year for EU/EEA students and ~€9,360/year for non-EU international students on Short Degree programmes) plus ancillary fees (~€250/year materials, €300-700 study trips). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: prospective students apply via Studielink, are recruited through Digital Discovery Days, Online Orientation Events, Student-for-a-Day matching, and international "Meet us abroad" events, and progress through an onboarding programme with buddy matching. Distribution relies on the three physical campuses plus an international ecosystem of 35 partner universities and internship networks spanning 17 countries, with industry partnerships (HEMA, IKEA Hengelo, Viasat, Van der Valk, Danone, tuktukrental.com) serving primarily as internship hosts and case-study clients rather than revenue-paying customers.

Operationally, Saxion holds NVAO accreditation, enabling it to confer recognized Dutch Bachelor, Master, MBA, and MSc degrees. The institution markets itself on graduate employability (placement rates reported between 71% and 92% within 1.5 years depending on programme) and international exposure. Strategic emphasis is visible in the recent buildout of niche, "unique-in-the-Netherlands" programmes in quantum technology, nanotechnology, and innovative textiles, alongside multi-country joint masters in XR/gamification (Austria-Netherlands-Latvia) and Digital Health (Austria-Netherlands-Finland). Revenue is not publicly disclosed, but student count and comparable Dutch hogescholen benchmarks imply an institutional revenue scale in the mid-to-upper hundreds of millions of euros.

Name

Saxion Hogescholen

Website

https://saxion.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Saxion Hogescholen is a Dutch University of Applied Sciences headquartered in Enschede with three campuses (Enschede, Deventer, Apeldoorn) serving approximately 34,000 students through practice-oriented Bachelor, Master, and Short Degree programmes in fields ranging from engineering and ICT to tourism, textiles, and quantum technology.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nutrition & Dietetics Schools (EDAHAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exam Preparation Language Programs (IELTS/TOEFL/DELE/DALF/HSK, etc.) (EDAIAEAD), Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary (EDAGABAM)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Applied sciences
• Bachelor programmes
• Master programmes
• International student education

Headquarters

HQ city

Enschede

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Saxion charges tuition fees for its degree programmes. EU/EEA students pay approximately €2,694 per year for certain programmes, while non-EU international students pay approximately €9,360 per year. Additional costs include approximately €250 per year for materials and optional study trips ranging from €300-700 depending on destination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Saxion Hogescholen is a Dutch University of Applied Sciences delivering practice-oriented higher education across three campuses in Enschede, Deventer, and Apeldoorn. It offers 14 four-year English-taught bachelor programmes, 6+ master's programmes, 3 short-degree programmes, and a portfolio of student experience, onboarding, and research collaboration services to roughly 34,000 students.

Product overview

Saxion Hogescholen (Saxion University of Applied Sciences) is a higher education institution offering a portfolio of educational programs across three campus locations in the Netherlands (Enschede, Deventer, and Apeldoorn). The institution provides 14 four-year Bachelor programs including Applied Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Creative Media and Game Technologies, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Fashion and Textile Technologies, Hotel Management, ICT Software Engineering, International Business, International Finance and Accounting, International Human Resource Management, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physiotherapy, and Tourism Management. At the Master's level, Saxion offers 6 programs: Master of Science in Applied Nanotechnology, Executive MBA, Master ICT Software Engineering, Innovative Textile Development, Gamified Reality Applications (GRACE), and Applied Quantum Technology, plus a joint Digital Health program. Additionally, 3 Short Degree Programs (1-2 year) are available for students from partner universities. Student support services include Student for a Day, Digital Discovery Days, Online Orientation Events, and a comprehensive Student Onboarding Programme with student coaches. The institution is accredited by NVAO and participates in international exchange programs with 35 partner universities.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Applied Computer Science (Bachelor) Four-year English-taught bachelor programme covering computer science principles and applications, preparing students for software development and IT careers.
• Civil Engineering (Bachelor) Four-year bachelor programme covering civil engineering principles including water management, roads, and constructions such as bridges and sluices.
• Creative Media and Game Technologies (Bachelor) Four-year bachelor programme focusing on creative media design and game development technologies.
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Bachelor) Four-year bachelor programme covering electrical and electronic engineering principles and applications.
• Fashion and Textile Technologies (Bachelor) Four-year bachelor programme focusing on fashion and textile technology innovations.
• Hotel Management (Bachelor) Four-year bachelor programme in hospitality business management as part of the Hospitality Business School.
• ICT - Software Engineering (Bachelor) Four-year bachelor programme focusing on software engineering within information and communication technology.
• International Business (Bachelor) Four-year bachelor programme focusing on international business practices and management.
• International Finance and Accounting (Bachelor) Four-year bachelor programme covering international finance, accounting principles, and financial management.
• International Human Resource Management (Bachelor) Four-year bachelor programme focusing on international HR practices and people management strategies.
• Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor) Four-year bachelor programme covering mechanical engineering principles and applications.
• Mechatronics (Bachelor) Four-year bachelor programme focusing on the integration of mechanical, electronic, and computing engineering.
• Physiotherapy (Bachelor) Four-year bachelor programme in physiotherapy preparing students for healthcare careers.
• Tourism Management (Bachelor) Four-year bachelor programme in tourism and leisure management as part of the Hospitality Business School, focusing on hospitality, business economics, and digital tourism tools.
• Master of Science in Applied Nanotechnology One to two-year master's programme unique in the Netherlands focusing on innovative micro- and nanotechnology-based products and applications, merging biology, chemistry, electrical engineering, and physics.
• Executive Master in Business Administration (MBA) One to two-year executive MBA programme preparing managers for organisation-wide leadership and decision-making, with personal development and coaching.
• Master ICT: Software Engineering One to two-year master's programme training software specialists to tackle complex software-related problems from design to realisation and management.
• Innovative Textile Development (Master) Master of Science programme training experts in textile innovation, covering technical textiles and clothing textiles; unique in the Netherlands and Western Europe.
• Gamified Reality Applications (GRACE) Master International master's programme focused on Extended Reality (XR) and gamification, studied across Austria, the Netherlands, and Latvia, working on real-world challenges using immersive technologies.
• Applied Quantum Technology (Master) Master's programme equipping students with skills to harness superposition and entanglement for real-world quantum applications in computing, communication, and sensing.
• Digital Health (Joint Master) European Joint Master's programme in citizen-centred digital health and social care, studied at three universities of applied sciences in Austria, the Netherlands, and Finland.
• International Finance and Accounting (Short Degree) One to two-year short degree programme for students from partner universities who have completed at least three years of higher education, leading to a Bachelor title.
• International Business (Short Degree) One to two-year short degree programme for students from partner universities who have completed at least three years of higher education, leading to a Bachelor title.
• Civil Engineering (Short Degree)

Quantifiable outcome

• 71% of Tourism Management graduates find suitable job within 1.5 years
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 35 Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaxion maintains relationships with 35 partner universities worldwide, enabling student exchanges, study abroad opportunities, and international academic collaboration. Students can spend semesters at these institutions during their minor or exchange periods.
• International Internship Companies (17 countries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partnerships in approximately 17 countries providing internship opportunities for students. Account managers maintain relationships with companies to ensure quality placements matching student needs and company requirements.
• tuktukrental.comcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial enterprise in sustainable tourism based in Sri Lanka. Hosts Saxion Tourism Management students for internships and research projects. Students support customer-facing roles and help organize the TukTuk Tournament. Ongoing collaboration including Smart Solutions Semester projects.
• Van der Valk Hotel AntwerpcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular internship host for Tourism Management students. HR manager Heidi Vrancken expresses high satisfaction with student professionalism, maturity, and guest-focused attitude. Partnership provides valuable industry experience for students while contributing to hotel operations.
• HEMAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch retailer used as case study in International Human Resource Management change management course. Students worked on real company reorganization challenges, advising on organizational design and culture improvements.
• ViasatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSatellite communications company in Amsterdam that served as client for HR students developing an Early Career onboarding programme. Former alumnus now works as Talent Acquisition Partner at Viasat.
• IKEA HengelominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuring second year practical quarter, students partnered with IKEA for real business case projects. IKEA professionals came to Saxion, shared business cases, and evaluated student deliverables.
• Danone HoofddorpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer alumnus completed internship and graduation thesis here as HR Business Partner for Interns and Young Talents, supporting employees' first steps in the corporate world.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fontys University of Applied Sciences: Large Dutch hogeschool headquartered in Eindhoven with extensive English-taught programmes and strong industry ties to the Brainport high-tech region. Comparable in international student focus and applied-research orientation.
• Hogeschool van Amsterdam (HvA): Largest hogeschool in the Amsterdam region, offering a similarly broad applied portfolio. Competes with Saxion for international students seeking English-taught programmes in the Netherlands.
• HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht: One of the largest Dutch hogescholen by student count, with extensive English-taught programmes and a strong national brand. Direct competitor for domestic and international applicants.
• Avans University of Applied Sciences: Dutch hogeschool with campuses in Breda and 's-Hertogenbosch, strong in business, technology, and applied programmes. Comparable size, structure, and applied-research orientation.
• The Hague University of Applied Sciences: International-focused hogeschool with a large international student population and an Impact Innovation model. Directly comparable in mission and target segments.
• NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences: Northern Netherlands hogeschool formed via merger, with multiple campuses and a strong international profile, including a Grand Tour concept across European locations. Directly competes for international bachelor/master students.
• Hanze University of Applied Sciences: Largest University of Applied Sciences in the northern Netherlands (Groningen), offering a similarly broad portfolio of English-taught bachelor and master programmes with strong industry integration. Closest direct structural comparable in size and mission.
• Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (RUAS): Major Randstad-based hogeschool with a broad applied portfolio and large international student intake, particularly in business, IT, and creative media. Comparable scale and English-taught offering.

Regional players

• Zuyd University of Applied Sciences: Southern Netherlands hogeschool (Heerlen, Maastricht, Sittard) with applied bachelor and master programmes and growing international focus. Regional peer with comparable size and applied-research positioning.
• FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences: Large German Fachhochschule just across the Dutch border, with similar applied-science mission and engineering/technology strengths. Cross-border competitor for international students in the same geographic region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SaxionUAS
• Facebookfacebook.com/Saxion.NL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saxion-hogescholen
• Instagraminstagram.com/saxionuas
• Xx.com/saxion

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