General Requirements
High School Diploma
High School Cert of Graduation
High School Graduation Equivalency Exam
Award of HS Diploma or equivalence as above
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 or 70% at University
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 | HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
Rank 4 CSAT / B in High School | |
| BSS2 | Economics & Finance | HS Science Stream: 100% average | Rank 2 CSAT / A in High School | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International | HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
Rank 4 CSAT / B in High School | Note: For French language combinations a minimum of Rank 2 CSAT / A in High School in French is required. | |
| B722 | BSc Business | HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
Rank 4 CSAT / B in High School |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
Rank 4 CSAT / B in High School | |
| LWS2 | Law with French | HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
85% in 1st Year University / Rank 1 CSAT in French | ||
| LWS6 | Law | HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
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| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
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| LWW2 | Law with History | HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
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| LWW3 | Law with Politics | HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
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| LWW4 | Law with Economics | HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
Rank 4 CSAT / B in High School | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
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| LWWC | Law with Chinese | HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
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| LWWD | Criminology with Psychology | HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | HS General Stream: 80% average HS Science Stream: 77% 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 Rank 2 CSAT / A in High School in that language, or equivalent. Advanced Level: French German Italian Spanish. Beginner Level: German Italian Spanish |
| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects) | HS General Stream: 60% average HS Science Stream: 60% average |
Note: For French language combinations a minimum of Rank 2 CSAT / A in High School in French is required. |
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | HS General Stream: 60% average HS Science Stream: 60% average |
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| CCS2 | Creative &Cultural Industries | HS General Stream: 60% average HS Science Stream: 60% average |
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| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | HS General Stream: 60% average HS Science Stream: 60% average |
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| CAS2 | Classics, English and History | HS General Stream: 60% average HS Science Stream: 60% average |
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| ENS5 | English Literature | HS General Stream: 60% average HS Science Stream: 60% average |
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| ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | HS General Stream: 60% average HS Science Stream: 60% average |
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| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | HS General Stream: 60% average HS Science Stream: 60% average |
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| HPS1 | History And Politics | HS General Stream: 60% average HS Science Stream: 60% average |
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| HSS3 | History | HS General Stream: 60% average HS Science Stream: 60% average |
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| HSS5 | Global Studies | HS General Stream: 60% average HS Science Stream: 60% average |
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| HSS6 | European Studies | HS General Stream: 60% average HS Science Stream: 60% average |
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| ISS1 | Irish Studies | HS General Stream: 60% average HS Science Stream: 60% average |
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| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | HS General Stream: 60% average HS Science Stream: 60% average |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | HS General Stream: 60% average HS Science Stream: 60% average |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | HS General Stream: 80% average HS Science Stream: 77% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | HS General Stream: 80% average HS Science Stream: 77% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School If you obtain less than Rank 5 CSAT / B in High School in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD Mathematics module before takingIntroduction to Quantitative Economics |
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| ECS4 | BSc Economics | HS General Stream: 80% average HS Science Stream: 77% average |
Rank 3 CSAT / A in High School | ||
| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | HS General Stream: 80% average HS Science Stream: 77% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a Rank 2 CSAT / A in High School in Mathematics. |
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| LSS2 | Archaeology, Geography & History | HS General Stream: 80% average HS Science Stream: 77% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | ||
| PCS2 | BSc Psychology | HS General Stream: 100% average HS Science Stream: 96% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | HS General Stream: 80% average HS Science Stream: 77% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) | HS General Stream: 80% average HS Science Stream: 77% average |
In order to study Mathematics, we strongly recommend that you have a Rank 2 CSAT / A in High School in Mathematics . In order to study Economics, if you obtain less than Rank 5 CSAT / B in High School 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 Rank 2 CSAT / A in High School or equivalent is required. | |
| SCS1 | Computational Social Science | HS General Stream: 80% average HS Science Stream: 77% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a Rank 2 CSAT / A in High School in Mathematics. |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus | HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
Rank 2 CSAT / A in High School | Rank 4 CSAT / B in High School |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | HS General Stream: 70% average HS Science Stream: 70% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School |
| RCS1 | City Planning &Environmental Policy | HS General Stream: 70% average HS Science Stream: 70% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | |
| ATS4 | Architecture | HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | HS General Stream: 96% average HS Science Stream: 93% average |
90% in 1st Year University | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | HS General Stream: 80% average HS Science Stream: 77% average |
Rank 4 CSAT / B in High School | ||
| Science programmes, including: | |||||
| SCU1 | Science - Explore Multiple Streams | HS General Stream: 80% average HS Science Stream: 77% average |
Rank 4 CSAT / B in High School | Rank 4 CSAT / B in High School | |
| 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 | HS General Stream: 76% average HS Science Stream: 74% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School |
| CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production | HS General Stream: 76% average HS Science Stream: 74% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science | HS General Stream: 76% average HS Science Stream: 74% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business | HS General Stream: 76% average HS Science Stream: 74% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | |
| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine | HS General Stream: 76% average HS Science Stream: 74% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science | HS General Stream: 76% average HS Science Stream: 74% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | |
| ETS2 | Agricultural Systems & Technology | HS General Stream: 76% average HS Science Stream: 74% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management |
HS General Stream: 76% average HS Science Stream: 74% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies |
HS General Stream: 76% average HS Science Stream: 74% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | |
| FOS1 | Forestry | HS General Stream: 76% average HS Science Stream: 74% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | |
| FSS2 | Food Science | HS General Stream: 80% average HS Science Stream: 77% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture | HS General Stream: 76% average HS Science Stream: 74% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition | HS General Stream: 100% average HS Science Stream: 96% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
HS General Stream: 76% average HS Science Stream: 74% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences | HS General Stream: 100% average HS Science Stream: 96% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School |
| MDS2 | Medicine | HS General Stream: 93% average HS Science Stream: 89% average + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | |
| MDS4 | Radiography | HS General Stream: 96% average HS Science Stream: 93% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | |
| MDS5 | Physiotherapy | HS Science Stream: 100% average | Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | |
| 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. |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | ||
| 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 | HS General Stream: 96% average HS Science Stream: 93% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | HS Science Stream: 100% average | Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | Chemistry Rank 3 CSAT / A in High School |
| 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 | HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT / D in High School | |
| 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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