HND

British

abbreviation

Higher National Diploma; a qualification in technical subjects equivalent to an ordinary degree

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In fact, he likes to joke that his HND qualification from the then Manchester Polytechnic stands for Have No Degree.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2023

Mr Hartley had just completed the first year of an HND in water sports at Swansea Metropolitan University.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2010

I went on to an HND in computing and bummed out in the first term.

From The Guardian • Jul. 22, 2010

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