Level of diplomas
| Diploma | Comparable to |
|---|---|
| Técnico | an MBO diploma level 2 or 3 |
| Certificado de terminación de estudios – bachillerato general | a HAVO diploma |
| Certificado de terminación de estudios - bachiller técnologico | a HAVO diploma |
| Técnico superior universitario ( : 2 years) | an associate degree or 2 years of HBO |
| Técnico superior universitario (duration: 3 years) | Please contact us for a credential evaluation |
| Licenciada/o | usually an HBO bachelor's degree or a WO bachelor's degree, sometimes 2 years of WO |
| Maestra/o | an HBO master's degree or 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.