General Requirements

Standard XII

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)

Intermediate Exam (some state boards)
Higher/Senior School Certificate/Examination (most state boards)

Average is calculated on best 5 recognised subjects

Cambridge A Level or International Baccalaureate Diploma applicants should refer to the relevant linked webpages.

Alternatively, the online Undergraduate Prospectus details A Level and International Baccalaureate Diploma entry requirements.

Applicants taking US curriculum exams (High School Diploma, Advanced Placement (AP), SAT, ACT, SAT II) should refer to entry requirements for the USA

Contact india@ucd.ie for further information

Please note that the information below pertains only to CBSE and CISCE ONLY. For entry requirements for all other boards please contact india@ucd.ie

English Language Requirements

CBSE/AISSCE/CUSCE/ISC - English Language 80% OR IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent

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).

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
Business	BSS1	Commerce	Average 80%	XII 80%, X 85%/9.0
	B772	BSc Business	Average 80%	XII 80%, X 85%/9.0
	BSS2	Economics & Finance	Average 95%	XII: 90%
	BSW1	Commerce International	Average 80%	XII 80%, X 85%/9.0	Note: For French language combinations a minimum XII 90% or equivalent in French is required

	Code	Description	2023 Entry Requirements	Maths	Other Language
Law	BSJ4	Business & Law	Average 80%	XII 80%, X 85% / 9.0
	LWS2	Law with French	Average 80%		Degree 60% or equivalent in French (e.g. A Level B / IB HL6)
	LWS6	Law	Average 80%
	LWW1	Law with Philosophy	Average 80%
	LWW2	Law with History	Average 80%
	LWW3	Law with Politics	Average 80%
	LWW4	Law with Economics	Average 80%	XII 80%
	LWW9	Law with Social Justice	Average 80%
	LWWC	Law with Chinese	Average 80%		Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are welcome.
	LWWD	Criminology with Psychology	Average 80%

	Code	Description	2023 Entry Requirements	Other Language
Arts & Humanities	BAU4	BA Modern Languages	Average 75%	Note: If you choose to study a language at advanced level during your first year, it is recommended that you have at least an XII 90% grade in that language, or equivalent.
	BAU5	BA Arts (2 languages)	Average 70%	Note: For French language combinations a minimum XII 90% or equivalent in French is required German & Spanish: In First Year two streams are offered, one for absolute beginners and another for non-beginners. For the non-beginners level a minimum of XII 90% or equivalent is required.
	AYS1	Languages, Linguistics and Cultures	Average 70%
	HSS5	Global Studies	Average 70%
	HSS6	European Studies	Average 70%
	ISS1	Irish Studies	Average 70%
	CAS1	Classics, Art History and Archaeology	Average 70%
	CAS2	Classics, English and History	Average 70%
	CCS2	Creative & Cultural Industries	Average 70%
	ENS5	English Literature	Average 70%
	ENS6	English with Creative Writing	Average 70%
	ENS7	English, Drama and Film	Average 70%
	MCS4	Music, Film and Drama	Average 70%
	HPS1	History And Politics	Average 70%
	HSS3	History	Average 70%

	Code	Description	2023 Entry Requirements
Liberal Arts Sciences	LBS1	Liberal Arts Sciences	Average 70%

	Code	Description	2023 Entry Requirements	Math
Sustainability	STS1	BSc Sustainability	Average 70%	XII 80%, X 85%

	Code	Description	2023 Entry Requirements	Maths	Other Language
Social Sciences	COS1	Philosophy, Politics & Economics	Average 75%	In order to study this programme, we recommend at least 75% in XII
	ECS4	BSc Economics	Average 75%	XII 85%
	EMS1	Economics, Mathematics & Statistics	Average 75%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 Note: We recommend at least 90% in XII in order to study this programme
	PCS2	BSc Psychology	Average 85%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0
	SBU2	BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology	Average 75%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0
	SBU3	BSc Social Science (2 Subjects)	Average 75%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 In order to study Mathematics, XII 90% in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, XII 75% 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 XII 90% or equivalent or equivalent is required.
	SCS1	Computational Social Science	Average 75%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0 Note:We recommend at least 90% in XII in order to study this programme.

	Code	Description	2023 Entry Requirements	Maths	Laboratory Science
Engineering	NUS1	Engineering Omnibus	Average 80%	XII 85%	XII 80%

	Code	Description	2023 Entry Requirements	Maths
Architecture	LDS2	Landscape Architecture	Average 70%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0
	RCS1	City Planning & Environmental Policy	Average 70%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0
	ATS4	Architecture	Average 80%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0

	Code	Description	2023 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Science	BSS3	Actuarial and Financial Studies	Average 80%	60% in Degree or equivalent (e.g. A Level B / IB HL 6)
	CSSA	Computer Science	Average 75%	XII 80%, X 85%/9.0
	SCU1	Science - Explore Your Options	Average 75%	XII 80%, X 85%/9.0	XII 80%, X 85%/9.0
	BLS1	Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences	Average 75%	XII 80%, X 85%/9.0	XII 80%, X 85%/9.0
	CHS2	Chemistry (includes Medicainal/Sustainable/Biophysical)	Average 75%	XII 80%, X 85%/9.0	XII 80%, X 85%/9.0
	EES1	Earth & Environemtal Sciences	Average 75%	XII 80%, X 85%/9.0	XII 80%, 85%/9.0
	MHS2	Mathematics (includes Applied/Financial/Statistics)	Average 75%	XII 80%, X 85%/9.0	XII 80%, X 85%/9.0
	PYS2	Physics (includes Theoretical/Astronomy & Space Science)	Average 75%	XII 80%, X 85%/9.0	XII 80%,85%/9.0

	Code	Description	2023 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Agricultural Science	ANS1	Animal Science	Average 75%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0
	CPS1	Animal & Crop Production	Average 75%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0
	DBS1	Dairy Business	Average 75%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0
	EQS1	Animal Science - Equine	Average 75%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0
	ESS1	AgriEnvironmental Science	Average 75%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0
	ETS2	Agricultural Systems Technology	Average 75%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0
	CPS3	Crop Science	Average 75%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0
	FAS1	Food and Agribusiness Management	Average 75%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0
	FAW1	Food Business with Chinese Studies	Average 75%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0
	FOS1	Forestry	Average 75%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0
	FSS2	Food Science	Average 75%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0
	HLS6	Horticulture	Average 75%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0
	HMS1	Human Nutrition	Average 85%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0
	UAS1	Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year).	Average 75%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0

	Code	Description	2023 Entry Requirements	Maths	Laboratory Science
Health Sciences	BHS1	Biomedical, Health & Life Science	Standard XII Average 85%	XII 75%/X 65%/6.0	XII 75%/X 65%/6.0
	MDS2	Medicine	Standard XII 90% + SAT 1200 + Interview	XII 75%/X 65%/6.0	XII 75%/X 65%/6.0
	MDS4	Radiography	Standrd XII Average 80%	XII 75%/X 65%/6.0	XII 75%/X 65%/6.0
	MDS5	Physiotherapy	80% Standard XII + 60% in degree or equivalent (e.g. A Level AAA / IB 39)	XII 75%/X 65%/6.0	XII 75%/X 65%/6.0
	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* and MCAT must 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.
	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 XII 75% / X 65%

	Code	Description	2023 Entry Requirements	Maths	Laboratory Science
Sports and Performance	MDS8	Health & Performance Science	Average 80%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0
	SMS2	Sport & Exercise Management	Average 80%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0

	Code	Description	2023 Entry Requirements	Maths	Laboratory Science
Veterinary Medicine	VTS1	Veterinary Medicine	80% in Standard XII + 60% Bachelors degree is normally required. Or equivalent - e.g. A Level AAA / IB 39	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0	Chemistry XII 85%/35% Degree
	VTS1	Veterinary Medicine	2023 applicants must have at least 30 hours practical experience relevant to animal handling between 1st February 2020 and 6th July 2023.
	VTS2	Veterinary Nursing	Average 80%	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0	XII 75%, X 65%/6.0
	VTS3	Veterinary Medicine (Grad 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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