Level of diplomas
To which Dutch diplomas can you compare diplomas from China?
| Diploma | Comparable to |
|---|---|
| Vocational senior middle school graduation certificate | an MBO diploma level 2 or 3 |
| Senior middle school graduation certificate | a HAVO diploma |
| Graduation certificate from a 2-year non-degree programme (zhuanke) | 2 years of HBO |
| Graduation certificate from a 3-year non-degree programme (zhuanke) | 3 years of HBO |
| Bachelor degree certificate | an HBO bachelor's degree or 2 years of WO |
| Bachelor degree certificate from a Project 211 institution (up until August 2021) or First Class University (from September 2021) |
an HBO or WO bachelor's degree |
| Master degree certificate | an HBO or WO master's degree |