What is higher national diploma?

Higher National Diploma

A Higher National Diploma (HND) is a higher education qualification of the United Kingdom. A qualification of the same title is also offered in Malta, Nigeria, and some other countries with British ties. This qualification can be used to gain entry into universities, and is considered equivalent to the second year of a three year university degree course.

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