Transfer FAQs

Yes, if your first year programme is compatible with the first year programme in UCD, you might be eligible to apply for transfer. The full criteria is available on the Transfer webpage. Application is made direct to UCD.

Please note, if you are a non-EU applicant, you should apply for first year via the Non-EU application form, and if offered, apply for recognition of prior learning.

If you are applying to enter stage 2 or later in September, the closing date is usually 3rd week of June (see website for details). If places remain in any course after assessment of applications received by the closing date, late applications may be accepted in late August (dates TBC).

Please see www.ucd.ie/transfer  for other closing dates and information.

There's a special date for applicants in this position, both in UCD and in other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). You can apply via  (opens in a new window)CAO up to 22 July 2024. Your application must be verified by your current HEI to say you are a student.

NB this late closing date will not be on offer after 2024.

Yes it may be possible to do this. If your first-year programme is compatible with the first-year programme in UCD, you might be eligible to apply for transfer. The full criteria is on the transfer webpage. Application is made direct to UCD.

Please note, if you are a non-EU applicant, you should apply for first year via the Non-EU application form, and if offered, apply for recognition of prior learning.

No - you only need to re-apply if you are changing your course. If you want to change your subjects (whether you passed or failed), you should contact your College or School Office about repeating,

It might be possible to transfer at the end of the CAO Season if places remain in the course. There is also a transfer opportunity at the end of trimester 1 - please see transfer website for full rules.

Yes, a number of our courses have progression routes for applicants who have completed a Level 6 or 7 relevant qualification with Merit or Distinction. Please see HETAC Transfer information.

Yes, a number of our courses have progression routes for applicants who have completed a Level 6 or 7 relevant qualification with Merit or Distinction. Please see HETAC Transfer information.

After the closing date, we send the files to the College/School Offices for decision within a few working days of that. The decisions come back at different times (depending on the volume they are dealing with), and the decisions are entered on the system as soon as we get them. You will receive an email to notify you when the status of your application is updated.

We expect to have all decisions back to us by early August.