Evaluation chart
In the following chart, the left part lists foreign qualifications. The right part lists the Dutch comparisons,
with corresponding levels in the Netherlands and European qualifications frameworks.
Degree or qualification Dutch equivalent and NLQF
level
Vocational high school certificate MBO diploma (qualification level 2
or 3)
High School Certificate
(general high school)
EQF
level
2/3 2/3
HAVO diploma 4 4
High School Certificate
(science high school) At least a HAVO diploma 4 4
Associate degree
(2 years) 2 years of HBO 5 5
Bachelor
(4 years) HBO or WO bachelor’s degree * 6 6
Higher Diploma in Technical Education HBO bachelor’s degree 6 6
Master
(2 years) WO master’s degree 7 7
NB
* The evaluation of this degree has been changed compared to version 2, December 2011
- The information provided in the table is a general recommendation from which no rights may
be derived.
NLQF = Netherlands Qualifications Framework. EQF = European Qualifications Framework.
Information on the Dutch equivalent qualifications is available in the Netherlands Country
Module. See: www.nuffic.nl/international-organizations/docs/diploma-recognition/country-
modules/country-module-netherlands.pdf
The information regarding international study programmes at VMBO and MBO level are
provided by SBB, the foundation for Co-operation on Vocational Education, Training and the
Labour Market.
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