Saudi Arabia

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

Diplomas from Saudi Arabia

In the table below you can find the level of Saudi Arabian diplomas.

Working in the Netherlands

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

Diploma Comparable to

Degree transcript of intermediate third grade

 2 years of HAVO
Secondary school graduation certificate a HAVO diploma

Associate degree

 an associate degree or 2 years of HBO

Intermediate university degree in health sciences

 3 years of HBO
Bachelor an HBO bachelor's degree or 2 years of WO

Diploma of higher studies

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Postgraduate diploma Please contact us for a credential evaluation
Master ( : 2 years) an HBO master's degree or a 1-year WO master's degree