Applying for a Dutch title with foreign qualifications
Have you attained an academic degree outside the Netherlands? You can use these qualifications to apply for a Dutch title. Examples of Dutch titles are ingenieur (ir.) (engineer), meester (mr.) (master) and doctor (dr.) (doctor).
Last updated on 6 February 2025
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Criteria for applying for a Dutch title
You can only apply for a Dutch title if your qualification is a recognised tertiary education qualification and the programme you completed is of equal value to a similar Dutch programme. These conditions will be assessed by the Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs – DUO (education implementation service).
Applying for a Dutch title
Contact DUO to apply for a Dutch title. Applying for a Dutch title is free.
Laws and regulations (in Dutch)
Wet op het hoger onderwijs en wetenschappelijk onderzoek, artikel 7.23 en 7.23a