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National qualifications framework

Netherlands degree structure

A national qualifications framework encompassing all levels of education is in development. It will formalise the current structure of higher education.

Bachelor's degree

  • Bachelor's programme (professional orientation)
    • Level in EHEA Qualifications Framework: first cycle
    • Level in EQF: level 6
    • Credit range: 240 ECTS
  • Bachelor's programme (academic orientation)
    • Level in EHEA Qualifications Framework: first cycle
    • Level in EQF: level 6
    • Credit range: 180 ECTS

Master's degree

  • Master's programme (professional/academic orientation)
    • Level in EHEA Qualifications Framework: second cycle
    • Level in EQF: level 7
    • Credit range: minimum 60 ECTS 

Doctoral degree

  • Doctoral studies
    • Level in EHEA Qualifications Framework: third cycle
    • Level in EQF: level 8
    • Credit range: no credit range specified (+/- 4 years)