General Requirements
高等学校卒業証書 (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Minimum average of 2.5
or 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 | Average 4.7 | 5 | |
| BSS2 | Economics & Finance | Good grades in High School + 1 Year at University | Pass in Year 1 University | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International | Average 4.7 | 5 |
Note: For French language combinations a minimum Pass in French in year 1 University is required |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | Average 4.7 | 5 | |
| LWS2 | Law with French | Average 4.7 | Good in French in Year 1 University | ||
| LWS6 | Law | Average 4.7 |
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| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | Average 4.7 | |||
| LWW2 | Law with History | Average 4.7 | |||
| LWW3 | Law with Politics | Average 4.7 | |||
| LWW4 | Law with Economics | Average 4.7 | 5 | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | Average 4.7 | |||
| LWWC | Law with Chinese | Average 4.7 | 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 | Average 4.2 | Note: If you choose to study a language at advanced level during your first year, it is recommended that you have at least an a Pass in Year 1 University in that language, or equivalent. | |
| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 languages) | Average 3.5 |
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 Pass in Year 1 University or equivalent or equivalent is required.
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | Average 3.5 |
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| HSS5 | Global Studies | Average 3.5 | |||
| HSS6 | European Studies | Average 3.5 | |||
| ISS1 | Irish Studies | Average 3.5 | |||
| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | Average 3.5 | |||
| CAS2 | Classics, English and History | Average 3.5 | |||
| ENS5 | English Literature | Average 3.5 | |||
| ENS6 |
English with Creative Writing | Average 3.5 | |||
| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | Average 3.5 | |||
| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | Average 3.5 | |||
| HPS1 | History And Politics | Average 3.5 | |||
| HSS3 | History | Average 3.5 |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | |
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| Liberal Arts & Sciences | LBS1 | Liberal Arts & Sciences | Average 3.5 |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements |
Math | |
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| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | Average 3.5 | 5 |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Social Sciences | COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | Average 4.0 | 3 | |
| ECS4 | BSc Economics | Average 4.0 | 5 |
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| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | Average 4.0 |
3 Note: If you obtain less than a Pass in mathematics in Year 1 University, you must pass a “Level 0” UCD mathematics module in semester 1 |
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| PCS2 | BSc Psychology | Average 5.0 | 3 | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | Average 4.0 | 3 | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) | Average 4.0 |
3 Please Note: In order to study Economics, 3 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 Pass in Year 1 University or equivalent is required.
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| SCS1 | Computational Social Science | Average 4.0 |
3 Note: If you obtain less than a Pass in mathematics in Year 1 University, 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 | Average 3.5 | Pass in Year 1 University | 5 |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements (Percentage of overall GaoKao score) | Maths | |
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| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | Average 3.5 | 3 |
| RCS1 | City Planning & Environmental Policy | Average 3.5 | 3 | |
| ATS4 | Architecture | Average 4.7 |
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| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Laboratory Science | |
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| Science | BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | Average 4.8 | Excellent in year 1 University | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | Average 4.2 | 5 | ||
| SCU1 | Science Omnibus | Average 4.2 |
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| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Laboratory Science | |
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| Agricultural Science | ANS1 | Animal Science | Average 4.0 | 3 | 3 |
| CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production | Average 4.0 | 3 | 3 | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business | Average 4.0 |
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| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine | Average 4.0 | 3 | 3 | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science | Average 4.0 | 3 | 3 | |
| ETS2 | Agricultural Systems Technology | Average 4.0 | 3 | 3 | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management | Average 4.0 | 3 | 3 | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies | Average 4.0 | 3 | 3 | |
| FOS1 | Forestry | Average 4.0 | 3 | 3 | |
| FSS2 | Food Science | Average 4.2 | 3 | 3 | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture | Average 4.0 | 3 | 3 | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition | Average 5.0 | 3 | 3 | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus | Average 4.0 | 3 | 3 | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science | Average 4.0 | 3 | 3 |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Laboratory Science | |
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| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Science | Average 5.0 | 3 | 3 |
| MDS2 | Medicine |
Good grades in High School + 1 Year at University + Interview |
3 | 3 | |
| MDS4 | Radiography | Good grades in High School + 1 Year at University |
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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. |
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| MDS5 | Physiotherapy | Good grades in High School + 1 Year at University | 3 | 3 | |
| 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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| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Laboratory Science | |
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| Sports and Performance | MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | Good grades in High School + 1 Year at University | 3 | 3 |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | Good grades in High School + 1 Year at University | 3 | 3 |
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2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Laboratory Science | |
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| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | Good grades in High School + 1 Year at University | 3 |
Chemistry 5 |
| 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 High School + 1 Year at University | 3 |
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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: www.ucd.ie/vetmed | |||
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