SBI 85.40.1—University of applied sciences education

Where 85.40.1 sits

1. Q Education
2. 85 Education
3. 85.4 Tertiary education
4. 85.40 Tertiary education
5. 85.40.1 University of applied sciences education

What 85.40.1 includes

• Education provided by universities of applied sciences that concludes with an associate degree, bachelor's or master's degree from a program recognized in the Netherlands. HBO education provided by private higher education institutions also falls under this category.
• In principle, to enroll in an HBO bachelor's program, one must have obtained at least a HAVO diploma or an MBO middle management qualification.
• HBO bachelor's programs usually last four years, consisting of one year for the foundation year and three years for further study. In addition to the transfer of theoretical subject knowledge, HBO programs are primarily aimed at the development of skills relevant to professional practice. To be well prepared for a work environment, students usually complete one or two internships during their studies.
• Short-term vocational education and training programmes at ISCED-P 2011 Level 5
• Programmes for higher vocational education and training at ISCED-P 2011 Level 6 and ISCED-P 2011 Level 7
• Educational activities of higher schools for the performing arts
• Programmes for adult education or continuing professional development that are equivalent in terms of complexity of content to the education provided in educational activities already classified at this level

What 85.40.1 excludes

• University education, see 85402
• Non-formal schooling and training, see 855

85.40.1 in other systems