Saxion University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2808 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #880 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #24 of 58 | In the Netherlands |
| #2 of 2 | In Enschede |
| #1971 of 2,583 | For Gerontology |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 27,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- www.saxion.nl
- Languages
- Dutch;English
- Acceptance rate
- 55%*
* Saxion University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 27,000 |
Research profile
Saxion University has published 1,337 scientific papers with 21,535 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Medicine, Psychology, Law, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, and Sociology.
Saxion University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 4 |
| 1998 | 3 | 4 |
| 1999 | 0 | 9 |
| 2000 | 0 | 11 |
| 2001 | 4 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 | 19 |
| 2003 | 4 | 14 |
| 2004 | 2 | 28 |
| 2005 | 6 | 25 |
| 2006 | 5 | 23 |
| 2007 | 9 | 41 |
| 2008 | 21 | 56 |
| 2009 | 16 | 76 |
| 2010 | 27 | 123 |
| 2011 | 24 | 175 |
| 2012 | 35 | 268 |
| 2013 | 43 | 333 |
| 2014 | 60 | 406 |
| 2015 | 89 | 555 |
| 2016 | 93 | 710 |
| 2017 | 102 | 985 |
| 2018 | 83 | 1052 |
| 2019 | 120 | 1481 |
| 2020 | 121 | 1928 |
| 2021 | 115 | 2490 |
| 2022 | 96 | 2713 |
| 2023 | 104 | 2828 |
| 2024 | 85 | 2957 |
| 2025 | 70 | 2593 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Saxion University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | € 2,140 - € 8,360 |
| Master's Degree | € 2,170 - € 14,500 |
| Short Courses | € 500 - € 2,500 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Saxion University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| HBO Bachelor | Agriculture, Business Administration, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Fashion Design, Graphic Arts, Hotel Management, Information Technology, Paramedical Sciences, Real Estate, Social Work, Textile Technology, Tourism |
|---|---|
| HBO Master | Business Administration, Education, Management, Nanotechnology, Nursing, Social Work, Textile Technology |
Notable alumni
-
Maarten Hijink
- Enrolled in Saxion University
- Studied facility management
- Occupations
- spokespersonagricultural economistpolitician
- Biography
-
Hendrik Pieter Maarten Hijink is a Dutch politician who served as a Socialist Party member of the House of Representatives from 23 March 2017 until 20 April 2023.
-
Linda van Impelen
- Occupations
- alpine skier
- Biography
-
Linda Johanna Wilhelmina van Impelen is a Dutch paralympic alpine skier. She represents the Netherlands in various alpine disciplines. She won a silver medal at the 2018 Winter Paralympics.
Saxion University faculties and divisions
| Academy : Creative Technology | Graphic Arts, Media Studies, Textile Technology |
|---|---|
| Academy : Finance, Economics and Management | Economics, Finance, Management |
| Academy : Governance, Law | Government, Law, Management |
| Academy : Health Care | Nursing, Rehabilitation and Therapy |
| Academy : Human and Society | Social Sciences, Social Work |
| Academy : Human Resources and Labor | Human Resources, Labour and Industrial Relations |
| Academy : Pedagogy and Education | Education, Primary Education, Teacher Trainers Education |
| School : Business, Building and Technology | Business Administration, Engineering, Technology |
| School : Commerce and Entrepreneurship. | Business and Commerce |
| School : Hospitality Business | Hotel Management |
| School : International Business | Business Administration, International Business, Management, Marketing |
| School : Life Science, Engineering and Design | Design, Engineering, Natural Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | Saxion Hogescholen |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| Accreditation | Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) |
| Motto | Living Technology |
Location and contacts
| Address | Postbus 568 M.A. de Ruyterstraat 3 Hengelo, 7556 CW Netherlands |
|---|---|
| City population | 160,000 |