In the table below you can find the level of Syrian 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 Syrian 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 Syrian diploma? Go to Studying in the Netherlands with a foreign diploma.

Diploma Comparable to

Basic Education Certificate

شھادة الدراسة التعلیم الأساسي

2 years of

Vocational Secondary Education Certificate

الشھادة الثانویة المھنیة

an diploma level 2 or 3

Technical Diploma Certificate

شھادة دبلوم تقاني

an MBO diploma level 4

Certificate of Associate Degree

شھادة مساعد المجاز

an MBO diploma level 4

Certificate of Licensed Assistant

شھادة مساعد المجاز

an MBO diploma level 4

General Secondary Education Certificate

شھادة الدراسة الثانویة العامة

a HAVO diploma

Bachelor / الإجازة

( : 4 years)

an bachelor's degree or 2 years of

Bachelor / الإجازة

in Architecture, Engineering, Dentistry, Pharmacy or Veterinary Medicine

a WO bachelor's degree

Bachelor / الإجازة

in Medicine

1 year of a 3-year WO master's degree in medicine
Master / الماجستیر a 1-year HBO or WO master's degree

Please note:

  • 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.