In the table below you can find the level of Mexican diplomas. You cannot derive any rights from it.

Working in the Netherlands

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

Diploma Comparable to
Técnico an diploma level 2 or 3
Certificado de terminación de estudios – bachillerato general a diploma
Certificado de terminación de estudios - bachiller técnologico a HAVO diploma
Técnico superior universitario (duration: 2 years) an associate degree or 2 years of
Técnico superior universitario (duration: 3 years) Please contact us for a credential evaluation

Licenciada/o

usually an HBO bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree, sometimes 2 years of WO
Maestra/o usually a WO master's degree

Please note:

  • You can find information about the Dutch diploma's 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.