Level of diplomas
| Diploma | NQF | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| National Senior Certificate on which it is mentioned that the student has met the minimum admission requirements of Higher Certificate, (National) Diploma and/or bachelor's programmes. | 4 | a HAVO diploma |
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National Senior Certificate with the following:
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4 | at least a HAVO diploma |
| Higher Certificate | 5 | 1 year of HBO |
| (National) Diploma | 7 | 3 years of HBO |
| Bachelor 's degree ( : 3 years) | 7 | 3 years of HBO |
| Bachelor 's degree (duration: 4 years) | 8 | an HBO or a WO bachelor's degree |
| Honours bachelor's degree | 8 | an HBO or a WO bachelor's degree |
| Bachelor's degree in dentistry | 8 | half a year of a 3-year WO master's programme in dentistry |
| Bachelor's degree in veterinary science | 8 | 1 year of a 3-year WO master's programme in veterinary medicine |
| Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCh) | 8 | 1 year of a 3-year WO master's programme in medicine |
| Master 's degree | 9 | an HBO 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.
- The 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.