Starters Information

Timetable 

Classes will start on Monday September 2, 2024. Your timetable will be available online at Xedule (My apps) a week before the classes start. More information about your timetable will be explained during the introduction, which takes place Friday August 30, 2024. Your class code will be DFS3V.A. It is very important to check your timetable regularly because it might change.

Every academic year modules are taught over a period of approximately ten months. Each module is awarded a number of points, or credits (ECTS), according to the workload of that particular subject. Lecturers and guest-speakers lecture each module in English. On average each week will comprise of around 15 hours of lectures spread over three or four days. The remaining time must be spent on the completion of assignments and homework. 

You are obliged to come over to the Netherlands. 

On MySaxion.nl you will find all the tools you need for your studies at Saxion. You can find the following on MySaxion:

• Your timetable and changes to your timetable;
• Information about exams;
• Your most recent e-mails, grades and Bison and Brightspace announcements;
• Who’s who: easily search for a lecturer or fellow student;
• Information about your degree programme and Saxion's facilities;
• Urgent notices and news

Do you want to learn more about MySaxion? View the MySaxion video.

MySaxion Student App
Thanks to the new MySaxion Student App, you can now check your phone at any moment to see your current timetable and exam timetable. If a timetable changes, then you will receive a notification. Read on to see how to install the app and what you can expect of it.  

This is the first step towards offering you a smartphone app that has all the information you could need during your studies. Download the app, available in the store now!  

The booklist for your study will be handed out to you during the introduction on Friday August 30, 2024. 

Once you have received your booklist, you can order your textbooks for your studies at Saxion through Studiewinkel.nl.  Order your entire book list or easily buy individual books with a 5% student discount.

The book list can be found via the link above or by using the steps below on the website of Studiewinkel.nl (in Dutch).

• Select Saxion in the search bar
• Then select the location of your course
• Select your study programme
• View the booklist

Of course you are free to order your textbooks through other channels and suppliers. Some books are also available second hand. Please make sure you order the correct version/ edition. We advise you to order the books for the first quarter now.

Introduction Short Degree programme or Exchange in International Finance and Accounting (compulsory!)

The introduction for the program International Finance and Accounting takes place on Friday August 30, 2024. Below you can find the (provisional) program of the introduction.

Introduction program – location Deventer, room B1.02 – Friday August 30, 2024

• 13.00 p.m.                   Welcome
• 13.15 – 15.00 p.m.     Get to know each other, study career counsellor, Saxion systems etc.

Introduction Saxion (not compulsory)
You are free to choose whether you want to attend the Saxion introduction. The Saxion introduction starts on Tuesday August 27 with a food truck festival.

Check the programme on the Saxion Introduction page!

Please use this opportunity to find your place in Saxion's international community right from the start.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact:

• Saxion International Office – for questions about housing, visa, insurance, residence permit etc.
  T: 088 - 019 8888 or E: internationaloffice@saxion.nl
• School of Finance and International Business – for questions about your programme. E: iaa.sfib@saxion.nl