Norway

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

Diplomas from Norway

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

Working in the Netherlands

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

Diploma Comparable to NLQF EQF

Svennebrev (Journeyman’s certificate)

an MBO diploma level 3 or 4 3 or 4 3 or 4

Fagbrev (Trade certificate)

 an MBO diploma level 3 or 4 3 or 4 3 or 4

Vitnemål for videregående opplæring (Certificate for upper secondary education and training)

 a HAVO diploma or a VWO diploma 4 or 4+ 4

Høgskolekandidat

 an associate degree or 2 years of WO 5 6
Bachelor an HBO bachelor's degree or a WO bachelor's degree 6 6
Master an HBO master's degree or a WO master's degree 7 7
Candidata/Candidatus a WO master's degree 7 7
  • You can find more information about how we compare diplomas via Credential evaluation.
  • You can only use the MBO comparison if you want to check whether a diploma can give access to Dutch higher education. If you want to check the level of this diploma because you are looking for work, please contact the IDW. The diploma may then be compared to another MBO level.
  • Do you have another question about the Norwegian education system? Please contact us.