Uganda

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

Diplomas from Uganda

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

Working in the Netherlands

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

Diploma Comparable to

Uganda Certificate of Education (Ordinary level)

  • in 6 subjects with a final grade of 1 to 6
 a VMBO-T diploma

Uganda Certificate of Education (Ordinary level)

  • in 6 subjects with a final grade of 1 to 6 and;
  • Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with a Principal pass in 1 subject (6 different subjects in total)
 a HAVO diploma

Uganda Certificate of Education (Ordinary level)

  • in 6 subjects with a final grade of 1 to 6 and;
  • Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with a Principal pass in at least 2 subjects + a Subsidiary pass in 1 subject (6 different subjects in total)
 at least a HAVO diploma

Uganda Certificate of Education (Ordinary level)

  • in 6 subjects with a final result of 1 to 6 and;
  • Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with a Principal pass in at least 2 subjects with a final grade of A, B or C (6 different subjects in total)
 at least a HAVO diploma
Bachelor ( : 3 years) an HBO bachelor's degree or 2 years of WO
Bachelor (duration: 4-5 years) an HBO bachelor's degree or a WO bachelor's degree
Master an HBO master's degree or a WO master's degree