General Requirements
(Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire) شهادة بكالوريا التعليم الثانوي
8+ subjects with overall award of Baccalauréat.
Compeititve courses will require applicants to present with Baccalauréat plus 1 year of Bachelor Degree at a recognised university with acceptable grades
Cambridge A Level or International Baccalaureate Diploma applicants should refer to the relevant linked webpages.
Contact mea@ucd.ie for further information
English Language Requirements
C at GCSE Level
IB 4 at Standard Level/3 at Higher Level or equivalent
For additional information, 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).
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Business | BSS1 | Commerce | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat | 18 in Baccalauréat | |
B772 | BSc Business | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat | 18 in Baccalauréat | ||
BSS2 | Economics & Finance | Overall 18 in Baccalauréat + 1st Year University | 20 in Baccalauréat | ||
BSW1 | Commerce International | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat | 18 in Baccalauréat | Note: For French language combinations, a minimum 20 in Baccalauréat in French is required |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat | 18 in Baccalauréat | |
LWS2 | Law with French | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat | 10 in 1st year University in French | ||
LWS6 | Law | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat | |||
LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat | |||
LWW2 | Law with History | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat | |||
LWW3 | Law with Politics | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat | |||
LWW4 | Law with Economics | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat | 18 in Baccalauréat | ||
LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat | |||
LWWC | Law with Chinese | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat | Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome. |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | |
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Liberal Arts Sciences | LBS1 | Liberal Arts Sciences | Overall 12 in Baccalauréat |
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Liberal Arts Sciences | LBS1 | Liberal Arts Sciences | Overall 12 in Baccalauréat |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Math | |
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Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | Overall 12.5 in Baccalauréat | 18 in Baccalauréat |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Social Sciences | COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | Overall 13.25 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | |
ECS4 | BSc Economics | Overall 13.25 in Baccalauréat | 19 in Baccalauréat | ||
EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | Overall 13.25 in Baccalauréat |
14 in Baccalauréat Note: If you obtain less than 20 in Baccalauréat in mathematics, you must pass a “Level 0” UCD mathematics module in semester 1 |
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PCS2 | BSc Psychology | Overall 18 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | ||
SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | Overall 13.25 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | ||
SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) | Overall 13.25 in Baccalauréat |
In order to study Mathematics, 20 in Baccalauréat in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, 14 in Baccalauréat Mathematics is required.
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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 20 in Baccalauréat or equivalent or equivalent is required. |
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SCS1 | Computational Social Science | Overall 13.25 in Baccalauréat |
14 in Baccalauréat Note: If you obtain less than 20 in Baccalauréat in mathematics, you must pass a “Level 0” UCD mathematics module in semester 1 |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat | 20 in Baccalauréat | 20 in Baccalauréat |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | Overall 12 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat |
RCS1 | City Planning & Environmental Policy | Overall 12 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | |
ATS4 | Architecture | Overall 14.5 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Science | BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | Overall 16 in Baccalauréat | 12 in 1st year University | |
CSSA | Computer Science | Overall 13.25 in Baccalauréat | 18 in Baccalauréat | ||
SCU1 | Science Omnibus | Overall 13.25 in Baccalauréat | 18 in Baccalauréat | 18 in Baccalauréat |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Agricultural Science | ANS1 | Animal Science | Overall 12.75 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat |
CPS1 | Animal& Crop Production | Overall 12.75 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | |
DBS1 | Dairy Business | Overall 12.75 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | |
EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine | Overall 12.75 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | |
ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science | Overall 12.75 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | |
ETS2 | Agricultural Systems Technology | Overall 12.75 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | |
FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management | Overall 12.75 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | |
FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies | Overall 12.75 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | |
FOS1 | Forestry | Overall 12.75 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | |
FSS2 | Food Science | Overall 13.25 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | |
HLS6 | Horticulture | Overall 12.75 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | |
HMS1 | Human Nutrition | Overall 18 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | |
UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
Overall 12.75 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | |
CPS3 | Crop Science | Overall 12.75 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Health Sciences | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Science | Overall 18 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat |
MDS2 | Medicine | Overall 15.5 in Baccalauréat + Interview Successful applicants often present with stronger academic background. |
14 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | |
MDS4 | Radiography | Overall 16 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | |
MDS5 | Physiotherapy | Overall 18 in Baccalauréat + 1st Year University | 14 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | |
MDS9 | Medicine (Graduate Entry) |
The 4-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold an Upper Second Class Honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in any discipline with a CGPA of 3.0/4.0 or 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. Eligible applicants will also be required to complete an interview. *Currency of Results: GAMSAT must normally have been issued within two years prior to the start of programme. MCAT must normally have been issued within two years prior to the start of programme. 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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MDSJ |
Diagnostic Radiography (Graduate Entry) |
The 2.5-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold an NFQ Level 8 degree at the minimum award level of 2.2 or equivalent. Applicants are also required to have a Science subject at minimum level Irish Leave Certificate O6, IB Standard Level 4, GCSE Grade C or equivalent. |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Sports and Performance | MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | Overall 16 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat |
SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | Overall 15 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Veterinary medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | Overall 18 in Baccalauréat + 1st Year University | 14 in Baccalauréat | Chemistry 19 in Baccalauréat |
Applicants must normally have at least 60 hours practical experience relevant to animal handling. This must include experience with at least two of the following four animal categories: Pets, Horses, Farm Animals, Wildlife/Zoos. Special arrangements for applicants seeking entry in 2021 and 2022: due to the difficulties applicants are experiencing in securing placements as a result of the pandemic, the requirement has been reduced to 15 hours and it will only be necessary to have experience in one animal category. However, we would strongly encourage applicants to get as much experience as possible across all categories. |
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VTS2 | Veterinary Nursing | Overall 15 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | 14 in Baccalauréat | |
VTS3 | Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry) |
The 4 year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold an honours degree in a biological / biomedical / animal science discipline with a CGPA of 3.0/4.0 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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