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General Requirements
Award of Year 13 Certificate
Minimum of 6 subjects between Year 13 and School-Leaving Certificate, with at least 2 sujects in year 13 at 60% or better.
If you're following international curriculum, please see the following links for entry requirements:
- Cambridge A Level
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
Entry via UCD's International Foundation Year is also available for many programmes. Click here for more details.
Please contact us for further information
English Language Requirements
Year 13 English grade 50% or School Leaving Certificate grade 90%
Please refer to
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 programme 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 | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Business | BSS1 | Commerce | Yr 13 Certificate 278/400 | Y13 Certificate 80% | |
BSS2 | Economics & Finance | Yr 13 Certificate 400/400 or 1st Year University |
1st Yr University C+ | ||
BSW1 | Commerce International | Yr 13 Certificate 278/400 | Y13 Certificate 80% | Note: For French language combinations a minimum of 1st Yr University C+ in French is required. | |
B722 | BSc Business | Yr 13 Certificate 278/400 | Y13 Certificate 80% |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | Yr 13 Certificate 278/400 | Y13 Certificate 80% | |
LWS2 | Law with French | Yr 13 Certificate 278/400 | 1st Yr University B in French | ||
LWS6 | Law | Yr 13 Certificate 278/400 | |||
LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | Yr 13 Certificate 278/400 | |||
LWW2 | Law with History | Yr 13 Certificate 278/400 | |||
LWW3 | Law with Politics | Yr 13 Certificate 278/400 | |||
LWW4 | Law with Economics | Yr 13 Certificate 278/400 | Y13 Certificate 80% | ||
LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | Yr 13 Certificate 278/400 | |||
LWWC | Law with Chinese | Yr 13 Certificate 278/400 | Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome. | ||
LWWD | Criminology with Psychology | Yr 13 Certificate 278/400 |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
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Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 |
Note: If you choose to study a language at advanced level during your first year, it is recommended that you have at least a grade of 1st Yr University C+ in that language, or equivalent. Advanced Level: French German Italian Spanish. Beginner Level: German Itaian Spanish |
BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects) | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 |
Note: For French language combinations a minimum of 1st Yr University C+ in French is required. |
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AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | ||
CCS2 | Creative &Cultural Industries | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | ||
CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | ||
CAS2 | Classics, English and History | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | ||
ENS5 | English Literature | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | ||
ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | ||
ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | ||
HPS1 | History And Politics | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | ||
HSS3 | History | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | ||
HSS5 | Global Studies | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | ||
HSS6 | European Studies | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | ||
ISS1 | Irish Studies | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | ||
MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | |
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Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% | |
ECS4 | BSc Economics | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | Y13 Certificate 90% | ||
EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% Note: If you obtain less than 1st Yr University C+ in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD mathematics module in semester 1 |
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LSS2 | Archaeology, Geography & History | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% | ||
PCS2 | BSc Psychology | Yr 13 Certificate 325/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% | ||
SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% | ||
SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | In order to study Mathematics, 1st Yr University C+ in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, Y13 Certificate 50% 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 1st Yr University C+ or equivalent is required. | |
SCS1 | Computational Social Science | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% Note: If you obtain less than 1st Yr University C+ in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD mathematics module in semester 1. |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus | Yr 13 Certificate 278/400 | 1st Yr University C+ | Y13 Certificate 80% |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% |
RCS1 | City Planning &Environmental Policy | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% | |
ATS4 | Architecture | Yr 13 Certificate 278/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Science | BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | Yr 13 Certificate 303/400 | 1st Yr University A | |
CSSA | Computer Science | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | Y13 Certificate 80% | ||
SCU1 | Science Omnibus | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | Y13 Certificate 80% | Y13 Certificate 80% |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% | Y13 Certificate 50% |
CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% | Y13 Certificate 50% | |
CPS3 | Crop Science | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% | Y13 Certificate 50% | |
DBS1 | Dairy Business | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% | Y13 Certificate 50% | |
EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% | Y13 Certificate 50% | |
ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% | Y13 Certificate 50% | |
ETS2 | Agricultural Systems & Technology | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% | Y13 Certificate 50% | |
FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management |
Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% | Y13 Certificate 50% | |
FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies |
Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% | Y13 Certificate 50% | |
FOS1 | Forestry | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% | Y13 Certificate 50% | |
FSS2 | Food Science | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% | Y13 Certificate 50% | |
HLS6 | Horticulture | Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% | Y13 Certificate 50% | |
HMS1 | Human Nutrition | Yr 13 Certificate 325/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% | Y13 Certificate 50% | |
UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
Yr 13 Certificate 250/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% | Y13 Certificate 50% |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences | Yr 13 Certificate 325/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% | Y13 Certificate 50% |
MDS2 | Medicine | Yr 13 Certificate 289/400 + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background |
Y13 Certificate 50% | Y13 Certificate 50% | |
MDS4 | Radiography | Yr 13 Certificate 303/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% | Y13 Certificate 50% | |
MDS5 | Physiotherapy | Yr 13 Certificate 400/400 or 1st Year University |
Y13 Certificate 50% | Y13 Certificate 50% | |
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. |
Y13 Certificate 50% | ||
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 must normally have been issued within two years prior to the start of programme. MCAT must normally have been issued within three 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. |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Sports & Performance |
MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | Yr 13 Certificate 303/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% | Y13 Certificate 50% |
SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | Yr 13 Certificate 278/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% | Y13 Certificate 50% |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | Yr 13 Certificate 400/400 or 1st Year University |
Y13 Certificate 50% | Chemistry Y13 Certificate 90% |
VTS2 | Veterinary Nursing | Yr 13 Certificate 278/400 | Y13 Certificate 50% | Y13 Certificate 50% | |
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 |