General Requirements
Ijazah - Sekolah Menengah Atas/Madrasah Aliyah (SMA/MA)
(Certificate of Graduation from Academic/Islamic Secondary School)
Also known as: Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar (SMA/MA)
Minimum of 6 subjects required
For highly competitive programmes, a first year of University is usually required.
Alternatively you may wish to consider UCD International Foundation Year.
If you're following international curriculum, please see the following links for entry requirements:
- Cambridge A Level
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
Please contact us for further information
English Language Requirements
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 |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Business | BSS1 | Commerce | Natural Sciences stream: 91% average Social Sciences stream: 83% average |
SMA 86% | |
B772 | BSc Business | Natural Sciences stream: 91% average Social Sciences stream: 83% average |
SMA 86% | ||
BSS2 | Economics & Finance | Good grades in SMA + 1 Year of University | SMA 100% | ||
BSW1 | Commerce International | Natural Sciences stream: 91% average Social Sciences stream: 83% average |
SMA 86% |
Note: For French language combinations a minimum 100% in French is required |
Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | Natural Sciences stream: 91% average Social Sciences stream: 83% average |
SMA 86% | |
LWS2 | Law with French | Natural Sciences stream: 91% average Social Sciences stream: 83% average |
C in French in First Year of University | ||
LWS6 | Law | Natural Sciences stream: 91% average Social Sciences stream: 83% average |
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LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | Natural Sciences stream: 91% average Social Sciences stream: 83% average |
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LWW2 | Law with History | Natural Sciences stream: 91% average Social Sciences stream: 83% average |
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LWW3 | Law with Politics | Natural Sciences stream: 91% average Social Sciences stream: 83% average |
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LWW4 | Law with Economics | Natural Sciences stream: 91% average Social Sciences stream: 83% average |
SMA 86% | ||
LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | Natural Sciences stream: 91% average Social Sciences stream: 83% average |
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LWWC | Law with Chinese | Natural Sciences stream: 91% average Social Sciences stream: 83% average |
Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome. |
Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | Natural Sciences stream: 83% average Social Sciences stream: 78% average |
Note: If you choose to study a language at advanced level during your first year, it is recommended that you have at least an 100% grade in that language, or equivalent. |
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BAU5 | BA Arts (2 languages) | Natural Sciences stream: 70 % average Social Sciences stream: 64% average |
Note: For French language combinations a minimum 100% 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 100% or equivalent or equivalent is required.
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AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | Natural Sciences stream: 70 % average Social Sciences stream: 64% average |
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HSS5 | Global Studies | Natural Sciences stream: 70 % average Social Sciences stream: 64% average |
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HSS6 | European Studies | Natural Sciences stream: 70 % average Social Sciences stream: 64% average |
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ISS1 | Irish Studies | Natural Sciences stream: 70 % average Social Sciences stream: 64% average |
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CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | Natural Sciences stream: 70 % average Social Sciences stream: 64% average |
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CAS2 | Classics, English and History | Natural Sciences stream: 70 % average Social Sciences stream: 64% average |
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CCS2 | Creative & Cultural Industries | Natural Sciences stream: 70 % average Social Sciences stream: 64% average |
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ENS5 | English Literature | Natural Sciences stream: 70 % average Social Sciences stream: 64% average |
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ENS6 |
English with Creative Writing | Natural Sciences stream: 70 % average Social Sciences stream: 64% average |
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ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | Natural Sciences stream: 70 % average Social Sciences stream: 64% average |
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MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | Natural Sciences stream: 70 % average Social Sciences stream: 64% average |
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HPS1 | History And Politics | Natural Sciences stream: 70 % average Social Sciences stream: 64% average |
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HSS3 | History | Natural Sciences stream: 70 % average Social Sciences stream: 64% average |
Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | |
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Liberal Arts Sciences | LBS1 | Liberal Arts Sciences | Natural Sciences stream: 70 % average Social Sciences stream: 64% average |
Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements |
Math | |
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Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | Natural Sciences stream: 76 % average Social Sciences stream: 69% average |
SMA 86% |
Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Social Sciences | COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | Natural Sciences stream: 83% average Social Sciences stream: 78% average |
SMA 60% | |
ECS4 | BSc Economics | Natural Sciences stream: 83% average Social Sciences stream: 78% average |
SMA 93% |
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EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | Natural Sciences stream: 83% average Social Sciences stream: 78% average |
SMA 60% Note: If you obtain less than 100% in mathematics,you must pass a “Level 0” UCD mathematics module in semester 1 |
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PCS2 | Psychology | Natural Sciences stream and Social Sciences stream: 100% average or good grades in SMA + 1 year of University |
SMA 60% | ||
SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | Natural Sciences stream: 83% average Social Sciences stream: 78% average |
SMA 60% | ||
SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) | Natural Sciences stream: 83% average Social Sciences stream: 78% average |
SMA 60% Please Note: In order to study Economics, 60% 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 100% or equivalent or equivalent is required.
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SCS1 | Computational Social Science | Natural Sciences stream: 83% average Social Sciences stream: 78% average |
SMA 60% Note: If you obtain less than 100% in mathematics, you must pass a “Level 0” UCD mathematics module in semester 1 |
Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements |
Maths | Laboratory Science | |
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Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus | Natural Sciences stream: 91% average Social Sciences stream: 83% average |
SMA 100% | SMA 86% |
Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | Natural Sciences stream: 77 % average Social Sciences stream: 64% average |
SMA 60% |
RCS1 | City Planning & Environmental Policy | Natural Sciences stream: 77 % average Social Sciences stream: 64% average |
SMA 60% | |
ATS4 | Architecture | Natural Sciences stream: 91% average Social Sciences stream: 83% average |
SMA 60% |
Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Laboratory Science | |
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Science | BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | Natural Sciences stream: 97% average Social Sciences stream: 88% average |
B in First Year of University | |
CSSA | Computer Science | Natural Sciences stream: 83% average Social Sciences stream: 78% average |
SMA 86% | ||
SCU1 | Science Omnibus | Natural Sciences stream: 83% average Social Sciences stream: 78% average |
SMA 86% |
SMA 86% |
Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Laboratory Science | |
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Agricultural Science | ANS1 | Animal Science | Natural Sciences stream: 80% average Social Sciences stream: 75% average |
SMA 60% | SMA 60% |
CPS1 | Animal& Crop Production | Natural Sciences stream: 80% average Social Sciences stream: 75% average |
SMA 60% | SMA 60% | |
DBS1 | Dairy Business | Natural Sciences stream: 80% average Social Sciences stream: 75% average |
SMA 60% |
SMA 60% |
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EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine | Natural Sciences stream: 80% average Social Sciences stream: 75% average |
SMA 60% | SMA 60% | |
ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science | Natural Sciences stream: 80% average Social Sciences stream: 75% average |
SMA 60% | SMA 60% | |
ETS2 | Agricultural Systems Technology | Natural Sciences stream: 80% average Social Sciences stream: 75% average |
SMA 60% | SMA 60% | |
FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management | Natural Sciences stream: 80% average Social Sciences stream: 75% average |
SMA 60% | SMA 60% | |
FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies | Natural Sciences stream: 80% average Social Sciences stream: 75% average |
SMA 60% | SMA 60% | |
FOS1 | Forestry | Natural Sciences stream: 80% average Social Sciences stream: 75% average |
SMA 60% | SMA 60% | |
FSS2 | Food Science | Natural Sciences stream: 83% average Social Sciences stream: 78% average |
SMA 60% | SMA 60% | |
HLS6 | Horticulture | Natural Sciences stream: 80% average Social Sciences stream: 75% average |
SMA 60% | SMA 60% | |
HMS1 | Human Nutrition | Natural Sciences stream and Social Sciences stream: 100% average or good grades in SMA + 1 year of University |
SMA 60% | SMA 60% | |
UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus |
Natural Sciences Stream : 80% average Social Sciences stream: 75% average |
SMA 60% | SMA 60% | |
CPS3 | Crop Science |
Natural Sciences stream: 80% average |
SMA 60% | SMA 60% |
Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Laboratory Science | |
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Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Science | Natural Sciences stream and Social Sciences stream: 100% average or good grades in SMA + 1 year of University |
SMA 60% | SMA 60% |
MDS2 | Medicine |
Good grades in SMA + 1 Year of University + Interview |
SMA 60% | SMA 60% | |
MDS4 | Radiography | Good grades in SMA + 1 Year of University |
SMA 60% |
SMA 60% |
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MDS5 | Physiotherapy | Good grades in SMA + 1 Year of University | 06/H7 | O6/H7 | |
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 (Percentage of overall GaoKao score) | Maths | Laboratory Science | |
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Sports and Performance | MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | Good grades in SMA + 1 Year of University | SMA 60% | SMA 60% |
SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | Good grades in SMA + 1 Year of University | SMA 60% | SMA 60% |
Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements (Percentage of overall GaoKao score) | Maths | Laboratory Science | |
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Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | Good grades in SMA + 1 Year of University | SMA 60% |
Chemistry SMA 93% |
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 | Good grades in SMA + 1 Year of University | SMA 60% |
SMA 60% |
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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. |
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