The minimum entry requirements for Leaving Certificate students are as follows:

• O6/H7 in English, Irish, a third language, and two other recognised subjects
• O2/H6 in Mathematics
• CAO points 2023: 544

Please note the general entry requirements to full-time Level 8 degree programmes in UCD are a minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades.

For equivalent entry requirements information for A-Level/GCSE; Other EU Applicants; Non-EU Applicants and Mature Entry Route, please click here and follow the appropriate link. 

Special Entry Language Recommendations:

• Students will need a minimum of grade H4 in Leaving Certificate French (or equivalent) to take any French language combinations.
• Applicants with advanced levels of Chinese are welcome on the course. Each applicant will take a placement test to ensure registration to the correct level of Chinese language at the start of the course.
• Beginners German combined with beginners Spanish is not available.

If you are a non-EU applicant you can apply directly to UCD. Information about the specific entry requirements for your country is available at the UCD Global website here.