Japan

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

Diplomas from Japan

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

Working in the Netherlands

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

Diploma Comparable to

High School Certificate of Graduation (卒業証明書 Sotsugyoshomeisho)

 a HAVO diploma

Associate degree obtained at a junior college ( : 2 years)

an associate degree or 2 years of HBO

Associate (Diploma) obtained at a college of technology

 an associate degree or 2 years of HBO
Diploma (専門士 Senmonshi) obtained at a professional training college (duration: 2 years) an associate degree or 2 years of HBO

Associate degree obtained at a junior college (duration: 3 years)

 3 years of HBO
Advanced Diploma (高度専門士 Kodo senmonshi) obtained at a professional training college (duration: 4 years) an HBO bachelor's degree

Bachelor (学士 Gakushi)

 an HBO bachelor's degree or a WO bachelor's degree
Bachelor granted by the NIAD-QE (学士 Gakushi) an HBO bachelor's degree or a WO bachelor's degree

Master (修士 Shushi)

 an HBO master's degree or a WO master's degree