General Requirements
UEC Unified Examination Certificate (Senior Middle Level)
UEC with at least 8 subjects with C8 or better (or 6 from UEC and 2 from SPM)
English Language Requirements
TOEFL/IELTS unless at University Level
Please refer to UCD Minimum English Language Requirements.
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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 ((opens in a new window)CAO) system and in line with CAO policies and procedures and National University of Ireland ((opens in a new window)NUI) matriculation regulations.
If you are eligible for EU fees please contact UCD Registry-Admissions for further advice (www.ucd.ie/askus).
Students with UK citizenship and who meet the residency requirement will continue to be assessed for EU fees in the normal manner and should apply via the Central Applications Office (CAO). All other prospective applicants with UK citizenship who are assessed for non-EU fees should apply direct to UCD. For more detailed information on the EU fee assessment process and the conditions which require a formal assessment to be submitted to UCD Registry, please refer to the EU Fee Assessment webpage.
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.
‡ Indicates course has alternate entry pathway through Liberal Arts & Sciences (LBS1)
Business
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Other Language |
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| Business |
BSS1 |
Commerce ‡‡ |
Average B3 |
SPM B / UEC B3 |
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| BSS2 |
Economics & Finance |
In order to be competitive applicants require additional examinations e.g. SAT or present with International qualifications i.e. A Level / IB.
OR
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A1 |
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| BSW1 |
Commerce International |
Average B3 |
SPM B / UEC B3 |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, SPM C / UEC B4 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a A1 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level |
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| B722 |
BSc Business ‡‡ |
Average B3 |
SPM B / UEC B3 |
Law
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Other Language |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law |
BSJ4 |
Business & Law |
Average B3 |
SPM B / UEC B3 |
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| LWS2 |
Law with French |
Average B3 |
STPM B- or University Level in French |
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| LWS6 |
Law |
Average B3 |
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| LWW1 |
Law with Philosophy |
Average B3 |
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| LWW2 |
Law with History |
Average B3 |
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| LWW3 |
Law with Politics |
Average B3 |
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| LWW4 |
Law with Economics |
Average B3 |
B3 |
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| LWW9 |
Law with Social Justice |
Average B3 |
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| LWWD |
Criminology with Psychology |
Average B3 |
Arts and Humanities
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Other Language |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities |
BAU4 |
BA Modern Languages |
Average B5 |
At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, A1in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level,A1required in both. |
| BAU5 |
BA Arts (2 subjects) ‡‡ |
Average C7 |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, SPM C / UEC B4 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a A1 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level For Mathematics subject combinations, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a H4 in Mathematics. |
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| AYS1 |
Languages, Linguistics and Cultures |
Average C7 |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, SPM C / UEC B4 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a A1 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level |
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| CCS2 |
Creative & Cultural Industries |
Average C7 |
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| CAS1 |
Classics, Art History and Archaeology |
Average C7 |
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| CAS2 |
Classics, English and History |
Average C7 |
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| ENS5 |
English Literature |
Average C7 |
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| ENS6 |
English with Creative Writing |
Average C7 |
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| ENS7 |
English, Drama and Film |
Average C7 |
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| HPS1 |
History And Politics |
Average C7 |
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| HSS3 |
History |
Average C7 |
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| HSS5 |
Global Studies |
Average C7 |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, SPM C / UEC B4 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a A1 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level |
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| HSS6 |
European Studies |
Average C7 |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, SPM C / UEC B4 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a A1 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level |
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| ISS1 |
Irish Studies |
Average C7 |
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| MCS4 |
Music, Film and Drama |
Average C7 |
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| MCS5 |
Music |
Average C7 |
Liberal Arts & Sciences
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences |
Average B6 |
Sustainability
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability |
STS1 |
BSc Sustainability |
Average B3 |
SPM B / UEC B3 |
Social Sciences
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Other Language |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences |
COS1 |
Philosophy, Politics & Economics |
Average B5 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
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| ECS4 |
BSc Economics |
Average B5 |
A2 |
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| EMS1 |
Economics, Mathematics & Statistics |
Average B5 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
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| PCS2 |
BSc Psychology |
In order to be competitive applicants require additional examinations e.g. SAT or present with International qualifications i.e. A Level / IB.
OR
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SPM C / UEC B4 |
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| PTS5 |
BSc in Politics and International Relations |
Average B5 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
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| SBU2 |
BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology |
Average B5 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
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| SBU3 |
BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) ‡‡ |
Average B5 |
SPM C / UEC B4 Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, a A1 in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, a SPM C / UEC B4 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 A1 or equivalent is required. |
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| SCS1 |
Computational Social Science |
Average B5 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
Engineering
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering ‡ |
NUS1 |
Engineering Omnibus‡ |
Average B3 |
A1 Pilot for 2026/27 |
B3 |
Architecture
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture |
LDS2 |
Landscape Architecture |
Average B6 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
| RCS3 |
City Planning & Environmental Policy ‡‡ |
Average B6 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
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| ATS4 |
Architecture ‡‡ |
Average B3 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 |
Actuarial and Financial Studies |
In order to be competitive applicants require additional examinations e.g. SAT or present with International qualifications i.e. A Level / IB.
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STPM B+ or University Level |
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| CSSA |
Computer Science |
Average B3 |
SPM B / UEC B3 |
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| Science programmes, including: |
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| SCU1 |
Science - Explore Multiple Streams ‡‡ |
Average B3 |
SPM B / UEC B3 |
SPM B / UEC B3 |
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| BLS1 |
Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences ‡‡ |
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| CHS2 |
Chemistry ‡ (includes Medicinal/Sustainable/Biophysical)‡ |
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| EES1 |
Earth & Environmental Sciences ‡‡ |
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| MHS2 |
Mathematics ‡ (includes Applied/Financial/Statistics)‡ |
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| PYS2 |
Physics ‡ (includes Theoretical/Astronomy & Space Science)‡ |
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| Check out the Science Brochure for details! |
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Agricultural Science
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Science |
ANS1 |
Animal Science ‡‡ |
Average B6 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
| CPS1 |
Animal & Crop Production ‡‡ |
Average B6 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
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| CPS3 |
Crop Science ‡‡ |
Average B6 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
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| DBS1 |
Dairy Business ‡‡ |
Average B6 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
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| EQS1 |
Animal Science - Equine ‡‡ |
Average B6 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
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| ESS1 |
AgriEnvironmental Science ‡‡ |
Average B6 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
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| ETS2 |
Agricultural Systems & Technology |
Average B6 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
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| FAS1 |
Food and Agribusiness Management ‡‡ |
Average B6 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
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| FAW1 |
Food Business with Chinese Studies ‡‡ |
Average B6 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
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| FOS1 |
Forestry ‡‡ |
Average B6 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
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| FSS2 |
Food Science ‡‡ |
Average B5 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
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| FSS6 |
Sustainable Food Systems |
Average B5 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
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| HLS6 |
Horticulture ‡‡ |
Average B6 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
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| HMS1 |
Human Nutrition ‡‡ |
In order to be competitive applicants require additional examinations e.g. SAT or present with International qualifications i.e. A Level / IB.
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SPM C / UEC B4 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
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| UAS1 |
Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
Average B6 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
Health Science
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Science |
BHS1 |
Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences |
In order to be competitive applicants require additional examinations e.g. SAT or present with International qualifications i.e. A Level / IB.
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SPM C / UEC B4 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
| MDS2 |
Medicine |
In order to be competitive applicants require additional examinations e.g. SAT or present with International qualifications i.e. A Level / IB.
+ Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
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| MDS4 |
Radiography |
In order to be competitive applicants require additional examinations e.g. SAT or present with International qualifications i.e. A Level / IB.
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SPM C / UEC B4 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
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| MDS5 |
Physiotherapy |
In order to be competitive applicants require additional examinations e.g. SAT or present with International qualifications i.e. A Level / IB.
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SPM C / UEC B4 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
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| MDSS |
Diagnostic Radiography (Graduate Entry) |
The 2.5-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold a 4-year Bachelor degree ((opens in a new window)NFQ Level 8) with a minimum of Second Class Honours and above, or equivalent. |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
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| 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((opens in a new window)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: must have been taken within two years from 01 September prior to the start of programme (i.e. for admission in September 2026, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 September 2024). MCAT: must have been taken within two years from 01 August prior to the start of programme (i.e. for admission in September 2026, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 August 2024). 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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Sports & Performance
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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| Sports & Performance |
MDSK |
Sport, Health & Exercise Science |
In order to be competitive applicants require additional examinations e.g. SAT or present with International qualifications i.e. A Level / IB.
Average A1
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SPM C / UEC B4 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
| SMS2 |
Sport & Exercise Management |
Average B3 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
Veterinary Medicine
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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| Veterinary Medicine |
VTS1 |
Veterinary Medicine |
In order to be competitive applicants require additional examinations e.g. SAT or present with International qualifications i.e. A Level / IB.
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SPM C / UEC B4 |
Chemistry A2 |
| Applicants must normally have at least 60 hours practical experience relevant to animal handling. This must have been undertaken in the last three years i.e. for entry in 2026, between 1st February 2023 and 5th July 2026, and all details must be submitted by 5th July 2026 to be taken into consideration. This must include experience with at least two of the following four animal categories: Pets, Horses, Farm Animals, Wildlife/Zoos. For full details and to complete your records of experience, please Veterinary Medicine Requirements page. |
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| VTS2 |
Veterinary Nursing |
Average B3 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
SPM C / UEC B4 |
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| 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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