Holders of Bachelors and Masters Degrees with good grades from competitive and well ranked universities and colleges in Vietnam can be considered for entry to graduate degrees at UCD.

Taught Masters and Research Masters 

The normal requirement for entry to a taught or research Master’s Degree programme is a second class honours degree in a relevant subject.

You should check the specific entry requirements for your program of study - you can find your program on our course finder - as some programs may have higher or additional requirements. 

For applicants who do not have the required minimal entry standard, additional courses may be available. You can find more information is available by exploring each school's page. If you are unsure if you meet the entry requirements you can email us at southeastasia@ucd.ie. 

PhD Programmes 

To be eligible to enter one of UCD’s PhD programmes, a candidate must have reached a high honours standard at the examination for the primary degree.  In some cases, a Master’s degree may also be required. In certain cases, a candidate may be able to provide other evidence to the School in order to satisfy the entry requirements of the programme.

It is recommended that applicants interested in research at Masters and PhD level should, in the first place, read the information available on the UCD research website.

Secondly, applicants should review the website of the relevant School and College to ensure they are fully informed about the research objectives of the academic course concerned.  Prior to submitting an application it is essential that candidates make contact with potential supervisors.

English Language Requirements

Teaching in Irish Universities is normally through the medium of English, therefore all applicants are required to demonstrate a high level of competence in English language. Applicants must provide evidence of equivalent competence in English language through a recognised English language test. To see a full list of accepted English language qualifications please visit the English Language Requirements page.

Apply Direct

You can apply direct to the university at www.ucd.ie/apply. You will be required to pay an application fee of €50 and asked to fill out an online form and upload your documents.

Apply with an approved Agent

You can apply for UCD through one of our approved agents. Please see the list of approved agents below, under Agents in Your Country. There is no application fee if you apply through an approved agent, and they can assist you with your application, scholarship, paying your fees, your visa and making your arrangements to come to UCD.

Documents for your application

Typically applications will require:

- A copy of your bachelor degree award certificate (original and translated if necessary)

- A copy of your degree transcripts (original and translated if necessary)

- Your English language certificate

- Personal Statement

- Two Reference Letters

Some programs will require additional documents to be uploaded. Once you start your online application you will be told which documents to upload.

Note: You can submit your application prior to obtaining your English language certificate or prior to completion of your degree. Please provide information of when the final results can be expected on your application form. 

Applicants to programs in the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business should see their website for futher information on how to apply. 

Do I need a Visa?

Yes – students travelling from Vietnam will require a visa to study in Ireland. Please apply early as visa processing times can be lengthy. Information on the online visa application service and on general visa procedures and requirements is available on our Visa and Immigration Page, and on the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service website.

Irish Embassy in Hanoi

There is an Irish Embassy in Hanoi that assists with the processing of all visas for Ireland:

Embassy of Ireland

Tuition fees are based on the course of studies chosen. Full information on fees for specific programmes can be found on the UCD Fees page.

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Scholarships

Please see www.smurfitschool.ie/scholarships for information on scholarships available to students studying at the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.

Global Excellence Graduate Scholarship

Open to: All successful applicants to the full time programmes who resides in, and are citizens of Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines and Singapore. 

Please note that all Clinical Programmes are not eligible for these scholarships. These awards are merit based and terms and conditions apply.

[NOTE: All scholarship and funding schemes are subject to availability of funds, and details given here are subject to change at any time. Potential applicants are urged to check information regularly to ensure they are aware of current procedures, deadlines etc.]