Tertiary education

MBO (middle-level applied education) is oriented towards vocational training. Many pupils with a VMBO-diploma attend MBO. It lasts one to four years, depending on the level. Courses are provided by Regional Training Centers (ROCs) and specialized institutions for vocational training.

MBO schools in the Northern Netherlands include:

• Alfa College (Assen, Groningen, Emmen, Leek)
• Drenthe College (Assen, Hoogeveen, Meppel)
• ROC Friese Poort (Leeuwarden)
• Noorderpoort College (Groningen)