Finland

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

Diplomas from Finland

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

Working in the Netherlands

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

Diploma Comparable to NLQF EQF
Ammatillinen perustutkinto an MBO diploma level 2,3 or 4 2,3 or 4 2,3 or 4
Ylioppilastutkintotodistus (Certificate of the Matriculation Examination) a VWO diploma 4+ 4
Bachelor obtained at a university of applied sciences an HBO bachelor's degree 6 6
Bachelor obtained at a university usually a WO bachelor's degree, sometimes an HBO bachelor's degree 6 6
Master obtained at a university of applied sciences an HBO master's degree 7 7
Master obtained at a university usually a WO master's degree, sometimes 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 Finnish education system? Please contact us.