Estonia

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

Diplomas from Estonia

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

Working in the Netherlands

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

Diploma Comparable to NLQF EQF
Põhikooli lõputunnistus a VMBO-T diploma 2 2
Lõputunnistus põhihariduse baasil kutseõppe läbimise kohta an MBO diploma level 2 or 3 2 or 3 2 or 3
Lõputunnistus keskhariduse baasil kutseõppe läbimise kohta an MBO diploma level 2, 3 or 4 2,3 or 4 2,3 or 4
Lõputunnistus kutsekeshariduse omandamise kohta a HAVO diploma for the general education part 4 4
Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus a VWO diploma 4+ 4
Bakalaureusekraad obtained at a Ülikool an HBO bachelor's degree or a WO bachelor's degree 6 6
Magistrikraad obtained at a Ülikool ( : 1-2 years) an HBO master's degree or a WO master's degree 7 7
Magistrikraad obtained at a Ülikool (duration: 5-6 years) a WO master's degree 7 7
Rakenduskõrgharidusõppe diplom obtained at a Rakenduskõrgkool an HBO bachelor's degree 6 6
Magistrikraad obtained at a Rakenduskõrgkool an HBO master's degree 7 7
  • 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 Estonian education system? Please contact us.