Eritrea

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

Diplomas from Eritrea

In the table below you can find the level of Eritrean diplomas.

Working in the Netherlands

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

Diploma Comparable to
Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate Examination (ESECE) (science and social science/commerce) a HAVO diploma
Diploma 2 or 3 years of HBO or a VWO diploma
Diploma (TVET) usually an MBO diploma level 2
Bachelor of Arts a HBO bachelor's degree or 2 years of WO
Bachelor of Science a HBO bachelor's degree or 2 years of WO
Bachelor of Engineering at least an HBO bachelor's degree or a WO bachelor's degree
Bachelor of Law at least an HBO bachelor's degree or a WO bachelor's degree
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy at least an HBO bachelor's degree or a WO bachelor's degree
Bachelor of Medicine at least a WO bachelor's degree
Bachelor of Dentistry at least a WO bachelor's degree
Master's Degree an HBO master's degree or a 1-year 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 Eritrean education system? Please contact us.