Costa Rica

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

Diplomas from Costa Rica

In the table below you can find the level of Costa Rican diplomas.

Working in the Netherlands

Do you want to know if you can work in the Netherlands with a certain Costa Rican 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 Costa Rican diploma? Go to Studying in the Netherlands with a foreign diploma.

Diploma

Comparable to

Técnico de Nivel Medio

an MBO diploma level 2, 3 or 4

Bachiller en Educación Media (rama académica)

a HAVO diploma

Diplomado

2 or 3 years of HBO

Bachillerato ( : 4 years)

an HBO bachelor's degree or 2 years of WO

Licenciatura (duration: 5 years)

an HBO bachelor's degree or a WO bachelor's degree

Maestría

 an HBO master's degree or a WO master's degree
  • You can find more information about how we compare diplomas via Credential evaluation.
  • You can only use the MBO comparison if you want to check whether a diploma can give access to Dutch higher education. If you want to check the level of this diploma because you are looking for work, please contact the IDW. The diploma may then be compared to another MBO level.
  • Do you have another question about the Costa Rican education system? Please contact us.