Level of diplomas
| Diploma | Comparable to |
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| Standard X diploma from a board | a VMBO-T diploma |
| Diploma from a state board (or an equivalent), obtained after a Standard X diploma | usually an MBO diploma level 4 |
| Vocational Standard XII diploma from a board with a pass in 5 relevant subjects | an MBO diploma level 4 |
| Standard XII diploma from a state board with a pass in 5 relevant subjects | a HAVO diploma |
| All India Senior School Certificate from the CBSE |
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| Indian School Certificate from the CISCE |
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| Migration Cum Transfer Certificate of the Senior Secondary School Examination from the NIOS |
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| Diploma in Engineering ( : 3 years) | usually 1 year of HBO |
| Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery from a board or council | 2 years of HBO |
| Bachelor of Arts (Pass) | 2 years of WO |
| Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | 2 years of WO or (if obtained with at least first class/division and awarded by a top institution) a WO bachelor's degree |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Pass) | 3 years of HBO |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) | an HBO bachelor's degree or (If obtained with at least first class/division and awarded by a top institution) an HBO or WO bachelor's degree. |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) | 3 years of HBO |
| Bachelor of Science (Pass) | 2 years of WO |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) | 2 years of WO or (if obtained with at least first class/division and awarded by a top institution) a WO bachelor's degree |
| Bachelor of Education | an HBO bachelor’s degree or a WO bachelor’s degree with an educational minor |
| Bachelor of Engineering | an HBO bachelor's degree or (if obtained with at least first class/division and awarded by a top institution) an HBO or WO bachelor's degree. |
| Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) | a WO bachelor's degree |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) | a WO bachelor's degree |
| Bachelor of Technology | an HBO bachelor's degree or (if obtained with at least first class/division and awarded by a top institution) an HBO or WO bachelor's degree. |
| Post Graduate Diploma | usually a post-HBO qualification or an HBO master’s degree |
| General master's degree | an HBO master’s degree or a 1-year WO master’s degree |
| Professional master's degree | an HBO master’s degree or a (1-year) WO master’s degree |
| Dual/integrated master's degree | an HBO master’s degree or a (1-year) WO master’s degree |
| Master of Philosophy | a WO master's degree |
Duration
The official length of the full-time programme (not part-time) without study delay.
- You can find information about the Dutch diplomas on our web pages about the education system in the Netherlands.
- You can find more information about how we compare diplomas via Credential evaluation.
- SBB evaluates foreign diplomas and training at VMBO and MBO level. The evaluation may vary if the SBB evaluates the diploma for admission to VET schools or for work in the Netherlands.