Level of diplomas
| Diploma | Comparable to |
|---|---|
| Brevet d’Enseignement Moyen (BEM) | 3 years of HAVO |
| Brevet d’Enseignement Professionnel (BEP) | an MBO diploma level 3 or 4 |
| Baccalauréat | at least a HAVO diploma |
| Brevet d’Enseignement Professionnel Supérieur (BEPS) | an associate degree or 2 years of HBO |
| Licence ( : 3 years) | 3 years of HBO or 2 years of WO |
| Master | an HBO master’s degree or a 1-year WO master’s degree |
Duration
The official length of the full-time programme (not part-time) without study delay.
- You can find information about the Dutch diplomas on our web pages about the education system in the Netherlands.
- You can find more information about how we compare diplomas via Credential evaluation.
- The SBB evaluates foreign diplomas and training at VMBO and MBO level. The evaluation may vary if the SBB evaluates the diploma for admission to VET schools or for work in the Netherlands.