OpenFieldSaxion University of Applied Sciences (Deventer Campus)
Explore applied psychology degrees, international business bachelors, urban design masters, and Holland Scholarship awards at Saxion University of Applied Sciences Deventer.
Institutional Overview
Saxion University of Applied Sciences (Saxion Hogeschool), with over 27,000 students, maintains a campus located right by the historic railway station in Deventer, Overijssel. Famous for its educational theme 'Living Technology', Saxion Deventer specializes in international business, applied psychology, software engineering, urban design, and sustainable environmental technology, delivering programs in English and Dutch.
- Type
- Public University of Applied Sciences (Hogeschool)
- Campus
- Handelskade Campus, Deventer, Overijssel, Netherlands
- Accreditation
- NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders) / Dutch Ministry of Education
- Admissions
- Secondary school diploma equivalent to Dutch HAVO/VWO or international IB/high school with math
- Language
- English (IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80) and Dutch tracks
- Aid
- NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship), Saxion Talent Bursaries & Orange Tulip Awards
Academic Strengths & Distinctive Focus
- 'Living Technology' educational philosophy linking human behavior with technological innovations
- Premier English-taught International Business and Applied Psychology bachelor's degrees
- Pioneering research groups in Urban Planning, Sustainable Water Technology, and Smart Mobility
- Dynamic campus environment with direct high-speed rail connections to Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Germany
Featured Academic Degrees & Curricula
Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology
Four-year English-taught degree exploring consumer behavior, occupational health psychology, cognitive ergonomics, and neuropsychology.
Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business
Comprehensive degree in global supply chain logistics, cross-border corporate finance, digital marketing, and international trade strategy.
Master of Science in Applied Nanotechnology
Two-year cutting-edge postgraduate program covering microfluidics, biosensors, nano-coatings, and functional nanomaterials.
Current Verified Opportunities & Fellowships (7)
NL Scholarship (Holland Scholarship) at Saxion
Dutch government scholarship for excellent non-EEA students enrolling in English-taught bachelor's or master's programs at Saxion.
Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology (English Track) Enrolment
Four-year English-taught bachelor's degree investigating behavioral modification, corporate organizational psychology, and e-health interventions.
Dutch Living Technology Smart Industry Practicum
Five-month corporate semester internship placed with Dutch tech multinationals (ASML, Philips, Thales) or innovative SMEs in eastern Netherlands.
BBA in International Business Enrolment
Four-year international business degree featuring real-world consulting projects, foreign exchange semester, and corporate strategy simulation.
Saxion Talent Scholarship (STS)
Merit award for continuing non-EEA students who achieve at least 55 ECTS in their previous academic year at Saxion.
Master of Science in Applied Nanotechnology Enrolment
Two-year English-taught master's degree preparing research engineers in nano-fabrication, lab-on-a-chip microfluidics, and cleanroom instrumentation.
Saxion Sustainable Living Technology Research Fellowship
Fellowship supporting master's and graduating bachelor's students conducting applied research on urban heat resilience and circular water systems.
Sourced Faculty & Research Advisors (3)
Anka Mulder
President of the Executive Board · Executive Board
Anka Mulder serves as President of Saxion University of Applied Sciences, leading institutional innovation, internationalization, and applied AI integration.
Dr. Martin Bennink
Lector in NanoBio Technology · Research Group NanoBio
Dr. Martin Bennink leads nanotechnology research at Saxion, developing rapid diagnostic biosensors, microfluidic devices, and optical detection platforms.
Dr. Jan Veuger
Lector in Blockchain and Smart Cities · Research Group Smart Cities
Dr. Jan Veuger investigates distributed ledger technology, decentralized governance, and digital urban infrastructure in medium-sized European cities.
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