General Requirements
Diploma IV
Diploma III
Ijazah - Sekolah Menengah Atas/Madrasah Aliyah (SMA/MA)(Certificate of Graduation from Academic/ Islamic Secondary School) / Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar (SMA/MA)
Pass in certificate of graduation required.
Note that Social Science stream not acceptable for programmes with a Lab Science requirement
If you're following international curriculum, please see the following links for entry requirements:
- Cambridge A Level
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- US Curriculum
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
TOEFL/IELTS unless at University Level
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 all programmes 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 | Natural Science Stream: 84% average Social Science Stream: 78% average |
86% average | |
| BSS2 | Economics & Finance | Natural Science Stream: 100% overall or Good High School grades = 1st Year of University Social Science Stream: 100% overall or Good High School grades = 1st Year of University | C at 1st Year University / 100% average | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International | Natural Science Stream: 84% average Social Science Stream: 78% average |
86% average | Note: For French language combinations a minimum of C at 1st Year University / 100% average in French is required. | |
| B722 | BSc Business | Natural Science Stream: 84% average Social Science Stream: 78% average |
86% average |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | Natural Science Stream: 84% average Social Science Stream: 78% average |
86% average | |
| LWS2 | Law with French | Natural Science Stream: 84% average Social Science Stream: 78% average |
B at 1st Year University in French | ||
| LWS6 | Law | Natural Science Stream: 84% average Social Science Stream: 78% average |
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| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | Natural Science Stream: 84% average Social Science Stream: 78% average |
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| LWW2 | Law with History | Natural Science Stream: 84% average Social Science Stream: 78% average |
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| LWW3 | Law with Politics | Natural Science Stream: 84% average Social Science Stream: 78% average |
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| LWW4 | Law with Economics | Natural Science Stream: 84% average Social Science Stream: 78% average |
86% average | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | Natural Science Stream: 84% average Social Science Stream: 78% average |
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| LWWC | Law with Chinese | Natural Science Stream: 84% average Social Science Stream: 78% average |
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| LWWD | Criminology with Psychology | Natural Science Stream: 84% average Social Science Stream: 78% average |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
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| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | Natural Science Stream: 78% average Social Science Stream: 72% average |
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 C at 1st Year University / 100% average in that language, or equivalent. Advanced Level: French German Italian Spanish. Beginner Level: German Italian Spanish |
| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects) | Natural Science Stream: 60% average Social Science Stream: 60% average |
Note: For French language combinations a minimum of C at 1st Year University / 100% average in French is required. |
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | Natural Science Stream: 60% average Social Science Stream: 60% average |
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| CCS2 | Creative &Cultural Industries | Natural Science Stream: 60% average Social Science Stream: 60% average |
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| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | Natural Science Stream: 60% average Social Science Stream: 60% average |
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| CAS2 | Classics, English and History | Natural Science Stream: 60% average Social Science Stream: 60% average |
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| ENS5 | English Literature | Natural Science Stream: 60% average Social Science Stream: 60% average |
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| ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | Natural Science Stream: 60% average Social Science Stream: 60% average |
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| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | Natural Science Stream: 60% average Social Science Stream: 60% average |
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| HPS1 | History And Politics | Natural Science Stream: 60% average Social Science Stream: 60% average |
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| HSS3 | History | Natural Science Stream: 60% average Social Science Stream: 60% average |
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| HSS5 | Global Studies | Natural Science Stream: 60% average Social Science Stream: 60% average |
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| HSS6 | European Studies | Natural Science Stream: 60% average Social Science Stream: 60% average |
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| ISS1 | Irish Studies | Natural Science Stream: 60% average Social Science Stream: 60% average |
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| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | Natural Science Stream: 60% average Social Science Stream: 60% average |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | Natural Science Stream: 60% average Social Science Stream: 60% average |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | Natural Science Stream: 78% average Social Science Stream: 72% average |
78% average |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | Natural Science Stream: 78% average Social Science Stream: 72% average |
78% average If you obtain less than 78% average in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD Mathematics module before takingIntroduction to Quantitative Economics |
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| ECS4 | BSc Economics | Natural Science Stream: 78% average Social Science Stream: 72% average |
93% average | ||
| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | Natural Science Stream: 78% average Social Science Stream: 72% average |
78% average Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a C at 1st Year University / 100% average in Mathematics. |
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| LSS2 | Archaeology, Geography & History | Natural Science Stream: 78% average Social Science Stream: 72% average |
78% average | ||
| PCS2 | BSc Psychology | Natural Science Stream: 95% average Social Science Stream: 85% average |
78% average | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | Natural Science Stream: 78% average Social Science Stream: 72% average |
78% average | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) | Natural Science Stream: 78% average Social Science Stream: 72% average |
In order to study Mathematics, we strongly recommend that you have a C at 1st Year University / 100% average in Mathematics . In order to study Economics, if you obtain less than 78% average in Mathematics you must pass a "Level 0" UCD Mathematics module before taking Introduction to Quantitative Economics. |
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 C at 1st Year University / 100% average or equivalent is required. | |
| SCS1 | Computational Social Science | Natural Science Stream: 78% average Social Science Stream: 72% average |
78% average Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a C at 1st Year University / 100% average in Mathematics. |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus | Natural Science Stream: 84% average Social Science Stream: 78% average |
C at 1st Year University / 100% average | 86% average |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | Natural Science Stream: 72% average Social Science Stream: 64% average |
78% average |
| RCS1 | City Planning &Environmental Policy | Natural Science Stream: 72% average Social Science Stream: 64% average |
78% average | |
| ATS4 | Architecture | Natural Science Stream: 84% average Social Science Stream: 78% average |
78% average |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | Natural Science Stream: 90% average Social Science Stream: 82% average |
B at 1st Year University | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | Natural Science Stream: 78% average Social Science Stream: 72% average |
86% average | ||
| Science programmes, including: | |||||
| SCU1 | Science - Explore Multiple Streams | Natural Science Stream: 78% average Social Science Stream: 72% average |
86% average | 86% average | |
| BLS1 | Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences | ||||
| CHS2 | Chemistry (includes Medicinal/Sustainable/Biophysical) | ||||
| EES1 | Earth & Environmental Sciences | ||||
| MHS2 | Mathematics (includes Applied/Financial/Statistics) | ||||
| PYS2 | Physics (includes Theoretical/Astronomy & Space Science) | ||||
| Check out the Science Brochure for details! | |||||
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science | Natural Science Stream: 75% average Social Science Stream: 68% average |
78% average | 78% average |
| CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production | Natural Science Stream: 75% average Social Science Stream: 68% average |
78% average | 78% average | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science | Natural Science Stream: 75% average Social Science Stream: 68% average |
78% average | 78% average | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business | Natural Science Stream: 75% average Social Science Stream: 68% average |
78% average | 78% average | |
| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine | Natural Science Stream: 75% average Social Science Stream: 68% average |
78% average | 78% average | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science | Natural Science Stream: 75% average Social Science Stream: 68% average |
78% average | 78% average | |
| ETS2 | Agricultural Systems & Technology | Natural Science Stream: 75% average Social Science Stream: 68% average |
78% average | 78% average | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management |
Natural Science Stream: 75% average Social Science Stream: 68% average |
78% average | 78% average | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies |
Natural Science Stream: 75% average Social Science Stream: 68% average |
78% average | 78% average | |
| FOS1 | Forestry | Natural Science Stream: 75% average Social Science Stream: 68% average |
78% average | 78% average | |
| FSS2 | Food Science | Natural Science Stream: 78% average Social Science Stream: 72% average |
78% average | 78% average | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture | Natural Science Stream: 75% average Social Science Stream: 68% average |
78% average | 78% average | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition | Natural Science Stream: 95% average Social Science Stream: 85% average |
78% average | 78% average | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
Natural Science Stream: 75% average Social Science Stream: 68% average |
78% average | 78% average |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences | Natural Science Stream: 95% average Social Science Stream: 85% average |
78% average | 78% average |
| MDS2 | Medicine | Natural Science Stream: 86% average + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background |
78% average | 78% average | |
| MDS4 | Radiography | Natural Science Stream: 90% average Social Science Stream: 82% average |
78% average | 78% average | |
| MDS5 | Physiotherapy | Natural Science Stream: 100% overall or Good High School grades = 1st Year of University Social Science Stream: 100% overall or Good High School grades = 1st Year of University | 78% average | 78% average | |
| 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. |
78% average | ||
| 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 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. |
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| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Sports & Performance |
MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | Natural Science Stream: 90% average Social Science Stream: 82% average |
78% average | 78% average |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | Natural Science Stream: 84% average Social Science Stream: 78% average |
78% average | 78% average |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | Natural Science Stream: 100% overall or Good High School grades = 1st Year of University Social Science Stream: 100% overall or Good High School grades = 1st Year of University |
78% average | Chemistry 93% average |
| For 2023 entry, you must have at least 30 hours practical experience relevant to animal handling between 1st February 2020 and 6th July 2023 | |||||
| VTS2 | Veterinary Nursing | Natural Science Stream: 84% average Social Science Stream: 78% average |
78% average | 78% average | |
| 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 | |||
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