The Netherlands

The Netherlands, known for its flat landscape, many rivers and a national virtue of respecting each individual’s opinions and convictions, was the first non-English speaking country to offer higher education conducted in English especially designed for foreign students. Dutch culture is famous for icons such as cheese, clogs, windmills, van Gogh and tulips but the Netherland's culture has so much more to offer.

The Netherlands is a kingdom and its official name is the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The country’s formal name is Nederland, meaning 'low country', referring to the fact that much of the land is at, or below sea level.
The Netherlands is situated in the west of Europe and borders Germany to the east, Belgium to the south and the North Sea to the north and west. It is a relatively small country of just over 41,000 square kilometres, with a population of more than 16 million people. Many European capitals are within easy reach from the Netherlands, where the German, British and French cultures meet. A short flight from Amsterdam will take you to Paris, Madrid or Berlin and London is within easy reach thanks to the eurostar train service.

A considerable amount of the Dutch wealth is contributed by the financial sector – Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is one of the world's major financial centres and houses a numerous regional and global economic organizations. The second largest city of the Netherlands, Rotterdam, is the home of one of the world's busiest ports. The Dutch merchant marine is well developed, and tourism is a substantial industry.

Accomodation

Saxion University of Applied Sciences arranges accommodation for all of their first year international students from outside EU/EEA. The university have contracts with the local student housing associations in both Deventer and Enschede. They provide Saxion with apartments with rooms which may vary in size. The rooms are all single rooms and furnished with basic facilities like bed, desk, chair and cupboard. The apartment has an internet connection. The bathroom, toilet and kitchen need to be shared with other international Saxion students.
For package fee students (visa-students) it is compulsory to rent the accommodation through Saxion University of Applied Sciences during the first academic year.

European students are advised to find their own accommodation and they may contact the Saxion housing office to inquire about where to look for available housing.