Discover the entry requirements for the academic year 2024-2025. Please note that these requirements can change at any time, influenced by government policies and Saxion's own guidelines. With that said, let's get you started on your exciting journey!
Are you a Dutch student? Please check here for the entry requirements for Dutch students. 👈 🇳🇱
General entry requirements
There are only two general entry requirements: diploma and language certificate. Please check below to see whether your qualifications meet the general entry requirements.
Diploma Requirement 📜
- Diploma requirement for Bachelor's programmes
Must be equivalent to Dutch HAVO, VWO, or MBO-4.
- Diploma requirement for Master's programmes
Must be equivalent to 4 years of University of Applied Sciences.
- Diploma requirement for Short degree programmes
Must have completed at least three years at university/bachelor degree level and gained at least 180 EC or the equivalent.
Does your diploma match with these requirements? 🤔
The Nuffic chart provides an overview of common diplomas and their Dutch educational system equivalencies, giving you insight into your admission chances. Check your diploma against Nuffic's evaluation chart by selecting your country and opening the PDF. Please check Nuffic here. 👈
Please note: While the Nuffic's chart is a helpful guideline, our student registration will make the final admission decision, considering your previous curriculum.
English Requirement 🇬🇧
To show your English language capabilities, you will need to upload one of the English language certificates listed below. These minimum scores apply to both our bachelor and master programs.
- Minimum score of 6.0 IELTS
We do not accept the Academic IELTS Online certificate.
- Minimum score of 80 or 550 TOEFL
Internet and paper formats accepted. Please note that we do not accept the MyBest scores of the TOEFL test as well as the TOEFL iBT Home Edition certificate.
- Minimum score of 169 Cambridge language assessment
First, Advanced, Proficiency.
- Min. score of 670 and 290 TOEIC certificate
For both listening and reading, and speaking and writing.
IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC and Cambridge English grades & scale
| IELTS | TOEFL Paper Based | TOEFL Internet Based | TOEIC Listening and Reading | TOEIC Speaking and Writing | Cambridge English Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 500 | 60 | 600 | 240 | 154 - 161 |
| 5.5 | 525 | 70 | 620 | 260 | 162 - 168 |
| 6.0 | 550 | 80 | 670 | 290 | 169 - 175 |
| 6.5 | 575 | 90 | 720 | 310 | 176 - 184 |
| 7.0 | 600 | 100 | 780 | 350 | 185 - 190 |
| 7.5 | 625 | 113 | 790 | 400 | 191 - 199 |
Exemptions
You are exempted from submitting one of the above test certificates if:
- Your diploma is on Nuffic's list and with English as a subject on your final transcript.
- You can provide proof that your bachelor or master studies were conducted in English, such as a copy of your diploma and confirmation with an official stamped/signed university statement.*
- Your diploma is from an English-speaking country; email studentregistration@saxion.nl to inquire.
*Applies to English-taught American High School cirriculum accredited by the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and GCE AS/A level certificates issued by AQA, Pearson, Edexcel, OCR or Cambridge.
Are you interested in a specific study programme?
Please check the page of your chosen study programme for more details on the specific entry requirements. You can check the tabs at the top of the programme's page.