Level of diplomas

To which Dutch diplomas can you compare diplomas from Nepal?

Diploma Comparable to
Certificate – Secondary Education Examinations, Grade-10
(from 2017 onwards)
a VMBO-T diploma
Certificate – School Leaving Certificate Examination
(before 2017)
a VMBO-T diploma

Migration Certificate – School Leaving Certificate (Grade XI-XII) obtained between 2017 and 2021 and with a pass for:

an MBO diploma level 3 or 4

Migration Certificate – School Leaving Certificate (Grade XI-XII) obtained between 2017 and 2021 and with a pass for:

a HAVO diploma with vocational subjects

Migration Certificate – School Leaving Certificate (Grade XI-XII) obtained between 2017 and 2021 and with a pass for:

a HAVO diploma
Migration Certificate – School Leaving Certificate (Grade XI-XII), obtained in 2022 or later Please contact us for a credential evaluation

Migration Certificate – Higher Secondary Secondary Education Board Examinations with a pass for:

an MBO diploma level 3 or 4

Migration Certificate – Higher Secondary Secondary Education Board Examinations with a pass for:

a HAVO diploma with vocational subjects

Migration Certificate – Higher Secondary Secondary Education Board Examinations with a pass for:

a HAVO diploma
Bachelor’s degree ( duration : 3 years) 3 years of HBO or 1 year of WO
Bachelor’s degree (duration: 4 years) an HBO bachelor's degree or 2 years of WO
Bachelor’s degree (duration: at least 5 years) a WO bachelor's degree
Bachelor of Education Please contact us for a credential evaluation
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) a WO bachelor's degree
Post Graduate Diploma Please contact us for a credential evaluation
Master's degree Please contact us for a credential evaluation
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) a WO master's degree