General Requirements
Standard XII
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
Intermediate Exam (some state boards)
Higher/Senior School Certificate/Examination (most state boards)
Average is calculated on best 5 recognised subjects
Cambridge A Level or International Baccalaureate Diploma applicants should refer to the relevant linked webpages.
Alternatively, the online Undergraduate Prospectus details A Level and International Baccalaureate Diploma entry requirements.
Applicants taking US curriculum exams (High School Diploma, Advanced Placement (AP), SAT, ACT, SAT II) should refer to entry requirements for the USA
Contact india@ucd.ie for further information
Please note that the information below pertains only to CBSE and CISCE ONLY. For entry requirements for all other boards please contact india@ucd.ie
English Language Requirements
CBSE/AISSCE/CUSCE/ISC - English Language 80% OR IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent
Please refer to
UCD Minimum English Language Requirements
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.
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Business | BSS1 | Commerce | Average 80% | XII 80%, X85%/9.0 | |
| BSS2 | Economics & Finance | Average 90% | XII: 90% | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International | Average 80% | XII 80%, X 85%/9.0 | Note: For French language combinations a minimum of H4 in French is required. | |
| B722 | BSc Business | Average 80% | XII 80%, X 85%/9.0 |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | Average 80% | XII 80%, X 85%/9.0 | |
| LWS2 | Law with French | Average 80% | Degree 60% or equivalent in French (e.g A Level B / IB HL6) | ||
| LWS6 | Law | Average 80% | |||
| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | Average 80% | |||
| LWW2 | Law with History | Average 80% | |||
| LWW3 | Law with Politics | Average 80% | |||
| LWW4 | Law with Economics | Average 80% | XII 80% | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | Average 80% | |||
| LWWC | Law with Chinese | Average 80% | Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are welcome. | ||
| LWWD | Criminology with Psychology | Average 80% |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | Average 75% |
Note: If you choose to study a language at advanced level during your first year, it is recommended that you have at least an XII 90% grade in that language, or equivalent. |
| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects) | Average 70% |
Note: For French language combinations a minimum XII 90% or equivalent in French in required. |
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | Average 70% | ||
| CCS2 | Creative &Cultural Industries | Average 70% | ||
| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | Average 70% | ||
| CAS2 | Classics, English and History | Average 70% | ||
| ENS5 | English Literature | Average 70% | ||
| ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | Average 70% | ||
| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | Average 70% | ||
| HPS1 | History And Politics | Average 70% | ||
| HSS3 | History | Average 70% | ||
| HSS5 | Global Studies | Average 70% | ||
| HSS6 | European Studies | Average 70% | ||
| ISS1 | Irish Studies | Average 70% | ||
| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | Average 70% |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | Average 70% |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | Average 70% | XII 80%, X 85% |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | Average 75% | In order to study this programme, we recommend at least 75% in XII | |
| ECS4 | BSc Economics | Average 75% | XII 85% | ||
| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | Average 75% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 Note: We recommend at least 90% in XII in order to study this programme. |
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| PCS2 | BSc Psychology | Average 85% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | Average 75% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) | Average 75% |
XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 In order to study Mathematics, XII 90% in Mathematics is required. |
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 XII 90% or equivalent is required. | |
| SCS1 | Computational Social Science | Average 75% | Average 75% Note: We recommend at least 90% in XII in order to study this programme. |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus | Average 80% | XII 85% | XII 80% |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | Average 70% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 |
| RCS1 | City Planning &Environmental Policy | Average 70% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | |
| ATS4 | Architecture | Average 80% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | Average 100% | 60% in Degree or equivalent (e.g. A Level B / IB HL 6) | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | Average 80% | XII 80%, X 85%/9.0 | ||
| Science programmes, including: | |||||
| SCU1 | Science - Explore Multiple Streams | Average 80% | XII 80%, X 85%/9.0 | XII 80%, X 85%/9.0 | |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science | Average 75% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 |
| CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production | Average 75% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science | Average 75% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business | Average 75% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | |
| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine | Average 75% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science | Average 75% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | |
| ETS2 | Agricultural Systems & Technology | Average 75% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management |
Average 75% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies |
Average 75% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | |
| FOS1 | Forestry | Average 75% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | |
| FSS2 | Food Science | Average 75% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture | Average 75% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition | Average 85% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
Average 75% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences | Average 85% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 |
| MDS2 | Medicine | XII 90% + SAT 1200 + Interview |
XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | |
| MDS4 | Radiography | Average 80% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | |
| MDS5 | Physiotherapy | XII 80% + 60% in degree or equivalent (e.g. A Level A*A*A / IB 39) |
XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | |
| 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. |
XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | ||
| 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 and MCAT 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). 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 | Average 80% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | Average 80% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | XII 80% + 60% Bachelors degree is normally required. Or equivalent - e.g. A Level A*A*A / IB 39 |
XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | Chemistry XII 85% / 35% Degree |
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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.
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| VTS2 | Veterinary Nursing | Average 80% | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 | |
| 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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