General Requirements
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English Language Requirements
TBD Grade 8 or 3 in 1st Year of University
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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 (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.
‡ indicates course has alternate entry pathway through Liberal Arts & Sciences (LBS1)
Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Business | BSS1 | Commerce‡ | Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects | University 3 / Bachillerato 4 | |
BSS2 | Economics & Finance | 1st Year of University Required | University 4 / Bachillerato 5 | ||
BSW1 | Commerce International | Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects | University 3 / Bachillerato 4 | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, University 2 / Bachillerato 2 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
B722 | BSc Business‡ | Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects | University 3 / Bachillerato 4 |
Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects | University 3 / Bachillerato 4 | |
LWS2 | Law with French | Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects | University 4 in French | ||
LWS6 | Law | Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects | |||
LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects | |||
LWW2 | Law with History | Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects | |||
LWW3 | Law with Politics | Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects | |||
LWW4 | Law with Economics | Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects | University 3 / Bachillerato 4 | ||
LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects | |||
LWWC | Law with Chinese | Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects | |||
LWWD | Criminology with Psychology | Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects |
Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
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Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | Bachillerato Cientico 9 Average in 6 subjects |
At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, University 4 / Bachillerato 5 required in both. |
BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects)‡ | Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, University 2 / Bachillerato 2 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.
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AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, University 2 / Bachillerato 2 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
CCS2 | Creative &Cultural Industries | Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects | ||
CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects | ||
CAS2 | Classics, English and History | Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects | ||
ENS5 | English Literature | Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects | ||
ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects | ||
ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects | ||
HPS1 | History And Politics | Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects | ||
HSS3 | History | Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects | ||
HSS5 | Global Studies | Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, University 2 / Bachillerato 2 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
HSS6 | European Studies | Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, University 2 / Bachillerato 2 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
ISS1 | Irish Studies | Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects | ||
MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects |
Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | |
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Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | Bachillerato Cientico 6.7 Average in 6 subjects |
Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | Bachillerato Cientico 9 Average in 6 subjects | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | Bachillerato Cientico 9 Average in 6 subjects | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 If you obtain less than University 2 / Bachillerato 4 in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD Mathematics module before takingIntroduction to Quantitative Economics |
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ECS4 | BSc Economics | Bachillerato Cientico 9 Average in 6 subjects | University 3 / Bachillerato 5 | ||
EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | Bachillerato Cientico 9 Average in 6 subjects | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in Mathematics. |
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LSS2 | Archaeology, Geography & History | Bachillerato Cientico 9 Average in 6 subjects | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | ||
PCS2 | BSc Psychology | 1st Year of University Required | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | ||
SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | Bachillerato Cientico 9 Average in 6 subjects | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | ||
SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects)‡ | Bachillerato Cientico 9 Average in 6 subjects | In order to study Mathematics, we strongly recommend that you have a University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in Mathematics . In order to study Economics, if you obtain less than University 2 / Bachillerato 4 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 University 4 / Bachillerato 5 or equivalent is required. | |
SCS1 | Computational Social Science | Bachillerato Cientico 9 Average in 6 subjects | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in Mathematics. |
Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus‡ | Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects | University 4 / Bachillerato 5 | University 3 / Bachillerato 4 |
Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | Bachillerato Cientico 7.8 Average in 6 subjects | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
RCS1 | City Planning &Environmental Policy‡ | Bachillerato Cientico 7.8 Average in 6 subjects | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | |
ATS4 | Architecture‡ | Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | 1st Year of University Required | University 5 | |
CSSA | Computer Science | Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects | University 3 / Bachillerato 4 | ||
Science programmes, including: | |||||
SCU1 | Science - Explore Multiple Streams‡ | Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects | University 3 / Bachillerato 4 | University 3 / Bachillerato 4 | |
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 | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science‡ | Bachillerato Cientico 8.4 Average in 6 subjects | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production‡ | Bachillerato Cientico 8.4 Average in 6 subjects | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | |
CPS3 | Crop Science‡ | Bachillerato Cientico 8.4 Average in 6 subjects | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | |
DBS1 | Dairy Business‡ | Bachillerato Cientico 8.4 Average in 6 subjects | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | |
EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine‡ | Bachillerato Cientico 8.4 Average in 6 subjects | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | |
ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science‡ | Bachillerato Cientico 8.4 Average in 6 subjects | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | |
ETS2 | Agricultural Systems & Technology | Bachillerato Cientico 8.4 Average in 6 subjects | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | |
FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management‡ |
Bachillerato Cientico 8.4 Average in 6 subjects | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | |
FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies‡ |
Bachillerato Cientico 8.4 Average in 6 subjects | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | |
FOS1 | Forestry‡ | Bachillerato Cientico 8.4 Average in 6 subjects | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | |
FSS2 | Food Science‡ | Bachillerato Cientico 9 Average in 6 subjects | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | |
HLS6 | Horticulture‡ | Bachillerato Cientico 8.4 Average in 6 subjects | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | |
HMS1 | Human Nutrition‡ | 1st Year of University Required | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | |
UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
Bachillerato Cientico 8.4 Average in 6 subjects | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences | 1st Year of University Required | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
MDS2 | Medicine | 1st Year of University Required + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | |
MDS4 | Radiography | 1st Year of University Required | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | |
MDS5 | Physiotherapy | 1st Year of University Required | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | |
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. |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | ||
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 taken within two years from 01 September prior to the start of programme (i.e. for admission in September 2024, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 September 2022). 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. |
Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Sports & Performance |
MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | 1st Year of University Required | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | 1st Year of University Required | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | Chemistry University 3 / Bachillerato 5 |
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 2024, between 1st February 2021 and 5th July 2024, and all details must be submitted by 5th July 2024 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 click here for more information. | |||||
VTS2 | Veterinary Nursing | Bachillerato Cientico 10 Average in 6 subjects | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | University 2 / Bachillerato 2 | |
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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