Level of diplomas

To which Dutch diplomas can you compare Algerian diplomas? We give an overview of diplomas that Dutch higher education institutions often see when Algerian students apply for a degree programme.

In the table below you can find the level of Algerian diplomas. You cannot derive any rights from it.

Working in the Netherlands

Do you want to know if you can work in the Netherlands with a certain Algerian diploma? Go to Working in the Netherlands with a foreign diploma.

Studying in the Netherlands

Do you want to know if you can study in the Netherlands with your Algerian diploma? Go to Studying in the Netherlands with a foreign diploma.

Diploma Comparable to
Brevet d’Enseignement Moyen (BEM) 3 years of
Brevet d’Enseignement Professionnel (BEP) an diploma level 3 or 4
Baccalauréat at least a HAVO diploma
Brevet d’Enseignement Professionnel Supérieur (BEPS) an associate degree or 2 years of

Licence (3 years)

 3 years of HBO or 2 years of
Master

an HBO master’s degree or a 1-year WO master’s degree

Please note:

  • 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.