Level of diplomas
To which Dutch diplomas can you compare diplomas from Ethiopia?
| Diploma | Ethiopian National Qualifications Framework (ENQF) | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian General Secondary Education Certificate (before 2021) |
2 | a VMBO-T diploma |
|
(Ethiopian) Secondary School Leaving Examination with at least:
(from 2021 onwards) |
Access 3 | a HAVO diploma |
|
Ethiopian University Entrance Examination Certificate with at least:
(before 2021) |
Access 3 | a HAVO diploma |
| TVET Certificate Level V | 5 | Please contact us for a credential evaluation. |
| Bachelor of Arts | 6 | an HBO bachelor's degree or 2 years of WO |
| Bachelor of Business | 6 | an HBO bachelor's degree or 2 years of WO |
| Bachelor of Science (duration: 3 or 4 years) | 6 | an HBO bachelor's degree or 2 years of WO |
| Bachelor of Laws | 6 | a WO bachelor's degree |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | 6 | a WO bachelor's degree |
| Bachelor of Science (duration: 5 years) | 6 | usually a WO bachelor's degree, sometimes an HBO bachelor's degree |
| Doctor of Medicine | 6 | 1 year of a 3-year WO master's programme in medicine |
| Doctor of Veterinary Medicine | 6 | 1 year of a 3-year WO master's programme in veterinary medicine |
| Master's degree with at least a 3- or 4-year bachelor's degree as admission requirement | 7 | an HBO master's degree or a 1-year WO master's degree |
| Master's degree with a 5-year bachelor's degree as admission requirement | 7 | an HBO master's degree or a WO master's degree |