Saxion University of Applied Sciences
Hogeschool Saxion | |
| Motto | Get Ready for a Smart World |
|---|---|
| Type | University of applied sciences |
| Established | 1998 |
| Chairperson | drs. Anka Mulder |
Administrative staff | 2.825 |
| Students | +27.000 |
| Location | |
| Campus | Multiple campuses |
| Colors | Saxion green |
| Affiliations | UASNL, SURF Erasmus+ |
| Website | saxion |
Saxion University of Applied Sciences (Dutch: Hogeschool Saxion) is a Dutch university of applied sciences with three campuses in the eastern Netherlands. It provides more than 100 courses in study fields as archaeology, finance, law, engineering, hospitality, business, IT, broadcasting, health and digital media. With over 27,000 students, it is one of the largest institutions of higher education in the Netherlands. Saxion offers bachelor & master education and research focused on living technology.
The roots of Saxion University 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.