General Requirements
Award of Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio
Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio – ENEM required for competitive programmes
If you're following international curriculum, please see the following links for entry requirements:
- Cambridge A Level
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- US Curriculum
Entry via UCD's International Foundation Year is also available for many programmes. Click here for more details.
Please contact us for further information
This page provides information and guidance on entry requirements for international (non-EU/ non-EEA) students only.
Please be advised that your fee assessment status determines how you should apply.
In all cases, UCD applicants who are granted EU fee status will only be admitted through the Central Applications Office (CAO) system and in line with CAO policies and procedures and National University of Ireland (NUI) matriculation regulations.
If you are eligible for EU fees please contact UCD Registry-Admissions for further advice (www.ucd.ie/askus).
Specific subjects and grades required for all programmes are detailed below.
The equivalences are provided as guidance and are indicative only. In addition, please note that the equivalences shown are the minimum required to be eligible for consideration on a competitive basis.
The information provided below is subject to change and annual review.
‡ indicates course has alternate entry pathway through Liberal Arts & Sciences (LBS1)
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Business | BSS1 | Commerce‡ | Certificado 10 average or Certificado 8.8 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
7 in Certificado | |
| BSS2 | Economics & Finance | Certificado 10 average + ENEM 4000 or First Year University |
9 in Certificado | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International | Certificado 10 average or Certificado 8.8 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
7 in Certificado | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 6 in Certificado in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 9 in Certificado in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
| B722 | BSc Business‡ | Certificado 10 average or Certificado 8.8 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
7 in Certificado |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | Certificado 10 average or Certificado 8.8 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
7 in Certificado | |
| LWS2 | Law with French | Certificado 10 average or Certificado 8.8 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
C in 1st year University in French | ||
| LWS6 | Law | Certificado 10 average or Certificado 8.8 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
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| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | Certificado 10 average or Certificado 8.8 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
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| LWW2 | Law with History | Certificado 10 average or Certificado 8.8 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
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| LWW3 | Law with Politics | Certificado 10 average or Certificado 8.8 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
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| LWW4 | Law with Economics | Certificado 10 average or Certificado 8.8 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
7 in Certificado | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | Certificado 10 average or Certificado 8.8 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
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| LWWC | Law with Chinese | Certificado 10 average or Certificado 8.8 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
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| LWWD | Criminology with Psychology | Certificado 10 average or Certificado 8.8 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
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| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | Certificado 9.0 average or Certificado 7.6 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, 9 in Certificado in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, 9 in Certificado required in both.
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| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects)‡ | Certificado 6.7 average or Certificado 5.6 average + ENEM 2500 or equivalent combination |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 6 in Certificado in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 9 in Certificado in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | Certificado 6.7 average or Certificado 5.6 average + ENEM 2500 or equivalent combination |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 6 in Certificado in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 9 in Certificado in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
| CCS2 | Creative &Cultural Industries | Certificado 6.7 average or Certificado 5.6 average + ENEM 2500 or equivalent combination |
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| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | Certificado 6.7 average or Certificado 5.6 average + ENEM 2500 or equivalent combination |
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| CAS2 | Classics, English and History | Certificado 6.7 average or Certificado 5.6 average + ENEM 2500 or equivalent combination |
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| ENS5 | English Literature | Certificado 6.7 average or Certificado 5.6 average + ENEM 2500 or equivalent combination |
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| ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | Certificado 6.7 average or Certificado 5.6 average + ENEM 2500 or equivalent combination |
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| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | Certificado 6.7 average or Certificado 5.6 average + ENEM 2500 or equivalent combination |
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| HPS1 | History And Politics | Certificado 6.7 average or Certificado 5.6 average + ENEM 2500 or equivalent combination |
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| HSS3 | History | Certificado 6.7 average or Certificado 5.6 average + ENEM 2500 or equivalent combination |
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| HSS5 | Global Studies | Certificado 6.7 average or Certificado 5.6 average + ENEM 2500 or equivalent combination |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 6 in Certificado in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 9 in Certificado in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
| HSS6 | European Studies | Certificado 6.7 average or Certificado 5.6 average + ENEM 2500 or equivalent combination |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 6 in Certificado in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 9 in Certificado in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
| ISS1 | Irish Studies | Certificado 6.7 average or Certificado 5.6 average + ENEM 2500 or equivalent combination |
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| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | Certificado 6.7 average or Certificado 5.6 average + ENEM 2500 or equivalent combination |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | Certificado 6.7 average or Certificado 5.6 average + ENEM 2500 or equivalent combination |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | Certificado 9.0 average or Certificado 7.6 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | Certificado 9.0 average or Certificado 7.6 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado If you obtain less than 6 in Certificado in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD Mathematics module before taking Introduction to Quantitative Economics |
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| ECS4 | BSc Economics | Certificado 9.0 average or Certificado 7.6 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
8 in Certificado | ||
| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | Certificado 9.0 average or Certificado 7.6 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a 9 in Certificado in Mathematics. |
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| LSS2 | Archaeology, Geography & History | Certificado 9.0 average or Certificado 7.6 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado | ||
| PCS2 | BSc Psychology | Certificado 9.7 average + ENEM 3500 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | Certificado 9.0 average or Certificado 7.6 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects)‡ | Certificado 9.0 average or Certificado 7.6 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
In order to study Mathematics, 9 in Certificado is required. In order to study Economics, if you obtain less than 6 in Certificado in Mathematics you must pass a "Level 0" UCD Mathematics module before taking Introduction to Quantitative Economics. |
German: In First Year two streams are offered, one for absolute beginners and another for non-beginners. For the non-beginners level a minimum of 9 in Certificado or equivalent is required. | |
| SCS1 | Computational Social Science | Certificado 9.0 average or Certificado 7.6 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a 9 in Certificado in Mathematics. |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus‡ | Certificado 10 average or Certificado 8.8 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
9 in Certificado Pilot for 2024/25 Ecctis OMPT-D: 55% |
7 in Certificado |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | Certificado 7.8 average or Certificado 6.3 average + ENEM 3500 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado |
| RCS3 | City Planning &Environmental Policy‡ | Certificado 7.8 average or Certificado 6.3 average + ENEM 3500 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado | |
| ATS4 | Architecture‡ | Certificado 10 average or Certificado 8.8 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | Certificado 10 Average + ENEM 4000 or 1st University | B in 1st year University | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | Certificado 10 Average or Certificado 8.8 + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
7 in Certificado | ||
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| SCU1 | Science - Explore Multiple Streams‡ | Certificado 10 Average or Certificado 8.8 + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
7 in Certificado | 7 in Certificado | |
| BLS1 | Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences‡ | ||||
| CHS2 | Chemistry (includes Medicinal/Sustainable/Biophysical)‡ | ||||
| EES1 | Earth & Environmental Sciences‡ | ||||
| MHS2 | Mathematics (includes Applied/Financial/Statistics)‡ | ||||
| PYS2 | Physics (includes Theoretical/Astronomy & Space Science)‡ | ||||
| Check out the Science Brochure for details! | |||||
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science‡ | Certificado 8.3 average or Certificado 7.2 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado | 5 in Certificado |
| CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production‡ | Certificado 8.3 average or Certificado 7.2 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado | 5 in Certificado | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science‡ | Certificado 8.3 average or Certificado 7.2 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado | 5 in Certificado | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business‡ | Certificado 8.3 average or Certificado 7.2 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado | 5 in Certificado | |
| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine‡ | Certificado 8.3 average or Certificado 7.2 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado | 5 in Certificado | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science‡ | Certificado 8.3 average or Certificado 7.2 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado | 5 in Certificado | |
| ETS2 | Agricultural Systems & Technology | Certificado 8.3 average or Certificado 7.2 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado | 5 in Certificado | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management‡ |
Certificado 8.3 average or Certificado 7.2 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado | 5 in Certificado | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies‡ |
Certificado 8.3 average or Certificado 7.2 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado | 5 in Certificado | |
| FOS1 | Forestry‡ | Certificado 8.3 average or Certificado 7.2 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado | 5 in Certificado | |
| FSS2 | Food Science‡ | Certificado 9.0 average or Certificado 7.6 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado | 5 in Certificado | |
| FSS6 |
Sustainable Food Systems |
Certificado 9.0 average or Certificado 7.6 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado | 5 in Certificado | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture‡ | Certificado 8.3 average or Certificado 7.2 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado | 5 in Certificado | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition ‡ | Certificado 9.7 average + ENEM 3500 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado | 5 in Certificado | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
Certificado 8.3 average or Certificado 7.2 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado | 5 in Certificado |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences | Certificado 9.7 average + ENEM 3500 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado | 5 in Certificado |
| MDS2 | Medicine | Certificado 9.9 average + ENEM 3800 or equivalent combination + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background |
5 in Certificado | 5 in Certificado | |
| MDS4 | Radiography | Certificado 9.2 average + ENEM 3500 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado | 5 in Certificado | |
| MDS5 | Physiotherapy | Certificado 10 average + ENEM 4000 or First Year University |
5 in Certificado | 5 in Certificado | |
| MDSJ | Diagnostic Radiography (Graduate Entry) |
The 2.5-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold a 4-year Bachelor degree (NFQ Level 8) with a minimum of Second Class Honours and above, or equivalent. |
5 in Certificado | ||
| MDS9 | Medicine (Graduate Entry) |
The 4-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold a 4-year Bachelor degree(NFQ Level 8) in any discipline with a minimum overall Second Class Honours (Upper Division) and above, or equivalent. Additionally, all applicants are required to submit a current GAMSAT* or MCAT* score (minimum 57 and 503 respectively). Although only graduates are eligible to apply for this programme, the graduate Medicine degree is equivalent in standard to the undergraduate Medicine degree. *Currency of Results: GAMSAT: must have been taken within two years from 01 September prior to the start of programme (i.e. for admission in September 2024, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 September 2022). MCAT: must have been taken within two years from 01 August prior to the start of programme (i.e. for admission in September 2024, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 August 2022). Students who have previously been unsuccessful in any Medicine programme (i.e. have not met academic or other requirements within the programme) or have any issues which would affect their registration with the Irish Medical council will only be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis in exceptional circumstances, to be considered by the Medicine programme board. |
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| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Sports & Performance |
MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | Certificado 9.2 average + ENEM 3500 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado | 5 in Certificado |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | Certificado 10 average or Certificado 8.8 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado | 5 in Certificado |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | Certificado 10 average + ENEM 4000 or First Year University |
5 in Certificado | Chemistry 8 in Certificado |
| Applicants must normally have at least 60 hours practical experience relevant to animal handling. This must have been undertaken in the last three years i.e. for entry in 2024, between 1st February 2021 and 5th July 2024, and all details must be submitted by 5th July 2024 to be taken into consideration. This must include experience with at least two of the following four animal categories: Pets, Horses, Farm Animals, Wildlife/Zoos. For full details and to complete your records of experience, please click here for more information. | |||||
| VTS2 | Veterinary Nursing | Certificado 10 average or Certificado 8.8 average + ENEM 3000 or equivalent combination |
5 in Certificado | 5 in Certificado | |
| VTS3 | Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry) | The 4-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold a 4-year Bachelor degree in a biological / biomedical / animal science discipline with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or above [or equivalent]. For full details about the application and assessment procedures, including information about pre-requisites, please refer to the UCD School of Veterinary Medicine website: www.ucd.ie/vetmed | |||
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