Bachelor
Physiotherapy
★ StudyPath verdict
6.8/10
Best for students seeking practical hands-on physiotherapy training in a regional Dutch university setting; limited public detail on graduate outcomes and selectivity means weighing this against more transparent alternatives.
Tuition · Intl
↗€9,360
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Aug 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.0+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2026
Admission
↗75
fixus places ↗
Enrolled/yr
↗462
DUO ↑109% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗20:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.0
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.0/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗98%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€2,752
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 1 Sept 2026
About this program
Bachelor programme at Saxion University of Applied Sciences (Enschede). Leads to Bachelor of Science. Field: Health care, social services and care services. 240 ECTS. Tuition €9,360/yr.
English240 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: HealthcareSector: GezondheidCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyField tripGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentInternshipLab workLecture
About Saxion University of Applied Sciences
Saxion University of Applied Sciences is a university of applied sciences located in Enschede.
Living in Enschede
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€400/mo
Monthly total
€700–€1,250
Cost of living
Low
Population
160k
Relaxed, green, and community-oriented. Enschede offers a slower pace of life than western cities, with easy access to nature and a strong sense of community. The German border proximity adds an international element.
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Median starting salary (field)€2,752/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating98%
Months to a substantial job5
Working in their own field86%
Permanent contract53%
Satisfied with their job4/5
Where bachelor graduates continue
Fysiotherapie46%
Musculoskeletale Revalidatie9%
Human Movement Sciences: Sport, Exercise and Health7%
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Sciences6%
Top graduate occupations (field)
Fysiotherapeuten92%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 279%
Complete this degree66%
Continue studying after graduating9%
Women among first-years43%
Taught in the evening50%
Say workload is “just right”62%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 475 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers3.9
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact3.9
Study guidance3.9
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities4
Career preparation3.9
Teachers' English3.7
Would choose again4.1
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6.0
- TOEFL paper based: 550
- TOEFL internet based: 80
- TOEIC: 670
Internships
?No data yet
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