Checking your diploma
Approved qualifications
On this page you will find a list of qualifications that are considered equivalent to the Dutch secondary school diploma (havo, vwo or mbo-4). If your qualification is not listed below, please know that you can still apply, as all applications are assessed on an individual basis. This website(opens in new tab) gives an overview of comparable diplomas.
This list is subject to change and will be updated annually. No rights can be derived from this list. Additional requirements may apply.
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The Netherlands / Surinam / (former) Netherlands Antilles
- Dutch havo or vwo secondary school diploma, or mbo-4 diploma. For the programme Global Project and Change Management you need a pass in mathematics and English (all Dutch diplomas) and in case of an mbo-4 diploma a GPA of 7.5. If your average GPA can't be calculated, you need to provide evidence of above-average performance, e.g. a reference letter from your mbo-school.
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Argentina
- Bachiller (en)
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Austria
- Reife- und Diplomprüfungszeugnis
- Reifezeugnis/Reifeprüfungszeugnis
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Belgium
- Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs, richting Beroepssecundair Onderwijs (BSO)
- Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs, richting Kunst Secundair Onderwijs (KSO)/Technisch Secundair Onderwijs (TSO)
- Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs, richting Algemeen Secundair Onderwijs (ASO)
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Diploma o položenom maturskom ispitu
- Diploma o završenoj srednjoj školi
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Brazil
- Certificado de Conclusão de 2º Grau/Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio
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Bulgaria
- Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie (current diploma)/Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie – DZSO (former diploma)
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China
- Senior middle school graduation certificate
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Croatia
- Svjedodžba o zavrsnom ispitu, Svjedodžba o državnoj maturi
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Cyprus
- Apolytirio Genikou Lykeiou
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Czech Republic
- Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce obtained at a Střední odborná skola
- Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce obtained at a conservatorium
- Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce obtained at a Gymnázium
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Denmark
- Højere Handelseksamen (HHX)/ Højere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX)
- Studentereksamenbevis (STX)/Bevis for Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF)
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Ecuador
- Bachiller en Ciencias
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Estonia
- Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus
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Finland
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Ylioppilastutkintotodistus / Studente-xamenbevis / Matriculation Examination Certificate
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France
- Baccalauréat Technologique / Baccalauréat Général
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Georgia
- General Education Diploma
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Germany
- Fachhochschulreife
- Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife
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Greece
- Apolytirio Genikou Lykeiou
- EPAL with average mark higher than 15, to be formally evaluated by Nuffic
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Hungary
- Szakközépiskolai Érettségi Képesítö Bizonyítvány
- Gimnáziumi Érettségi Bizonyítvány
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Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) in 5 subjects with grades 2-5**,
including English and Chinese - Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with grades 3-5** for the subjects English and Chinese and grades 2-5** for the subjects mathematics, liberal studies and 2 electives (6 different subjects in total)
- Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) in 6 subjects with grades 3-5* of A-E
- Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) in 6 subjects with grades 3-5* of A-C + Hong Kong Advanced Supplementary Level Examinations (HKASLE) with grades A-E
- Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) in 6 subjects with grades 3-5* of A-C + Hong Kong Advanced Level Examinations (HKALE) with grades A-E
- Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) in 5 subjects with grades 2-5**,
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Iceland
- Stúdentspróf (Matriculation Examination), obtained at Menntaskóli
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India
- All India Senior School Certificate of CBSE with a pass in 5 relevant subjects
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Indonesia
- Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA)
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International Baccalaureate
- IBDP: with a score of 24 points you are admissible for both our programmes
- IBCP (for International Business)
IBCP with mathematics for Global Project and Change Management: both SL and HL, and AI and AA are accepted
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Ireland
- Leaving Certificate with 6 subjects of which at least two higher level H4 / H5
- Leaving Certificate Applied with 6 subjects of which at least two higher level H4 / H5
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Italy
- Diploma di Superamento dell’Esame di Stato Conclusivo dei Corsi di Istruzione Secondario Superiore (liceo classico/scientifico/linguistico/scienze umane)
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Japan
- High School Certificate of Graduation (卒業証明書 Sotsugyoshomeisho)
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Kazakhstan
- Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) Grade 12 Certificate
- The senior secondary certificate
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Latvia
- Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību
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Lithuania
- Brandos Atestatas
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Luxembourg
- Diplôme de fin d'études secondaires classiques
- Diplôme de fin d’études secondaires générales
- Diplôme de technicien (DT)
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Mexico
- Certificado de terminación de estudios – bachillerato general
- Certificado de terminación de estudios - bachiller técnologico
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Moldova
- Diplomă de bacalaureat
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Norway
- Vitnemål for Videregående Skole
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Peru
- Certificado Oficial de Estudios
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Poland
- Swiadectwo Ukonczenia Liceum Ogolnoksztalcacego (General lyceum) or similar
- Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci Liceum Ogolnoksztalcacego (General lyceum) or similar
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Portugal
- Diploma/Certificado de qualificação profissional de nivel 3
- Diploma/Certificado/Certidão do Ensino Secundário
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Romania
- Diploma de Bacalaureat
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Serbia
- Diploma o stečenom srednem obrazovanju of Diploma/Uverenje o položenom maturskom ispitu
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Slovenia
- Splošna Matura
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South Africa
- National Senior Certificate
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South Korea
- High School Certificate (general high school)
- High School Certificate (science high school)
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Spain
- Título de Bachiller
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Switzerland
- Maturity Certificate/Maturitätszeugnis/Maturitätsausweis/Certificat de Maturité
- Berufsmaturität/ Maturité Professionnelle/Professional Baccalaureat
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Sweden
- Högskoleförberedande Examen från Gymnasieskolan
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Turkey
- Teknik Lisesi Diploması
- Lise Diploması
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UK (England, Wales, Northern Ireland)
- GCSEs in 4 subjects (A* to C or 9 to 4) + GCE with 2 relevant subjects at AS (A* to C), 6 different subjects in total, including mathematics (for Global Project and Change Management only).
- GCSEs in 4 subjects (A* to C or 9 to 4) with 2 relevant subjects at A level (D-E), 6 different subjects in total, including mathematics (for Global Project and Change Management only).
- BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (180 credits), including mathematics (for Global Project and Change Management only).
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UK (Scotland)
- Scottish Qualifications Certificate (SQC) with 4 Highers
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Ukraine
- Svidotstvo pro zdobuttja povnoj zahalnoj serednjoj osviti - Свідоцтво про здобуття повної загальної середньої освіти
- Atestat pro povnu zahalnu serednju osvitu - Атестат про повну загалну середню освiту
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USA
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US High School diplomas need to be assessed as each state uses different assessments of the final diploma, please note: SAT scores can be sent in, however will not be used in the assessment of your admissibility.
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Vietnam
- Bang Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung Hoc/BangTrung Hoc Pho Thong/Bang Tu Tai/Baccalaureate
- Bang Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung obtained at a high school for the gifted
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