General Requirements
Award of Certificate of Unified State Examinations
Minimum 6 subjects between Attestat and USE
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.
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English Language Requirements
Minimum of 70% USE / 4 in 1st Year 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.
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | BSS1 | Commerce | USE 86% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 80 / Attestat 5 | |
| BSS2 | Economics & Finance | USE 100% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) or 1st Year University | USE 95 | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International | USE 86% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 80 / Attestat 5 | Note: For French language combinations a minimum of USE 95 in French is required. | |
| B722 | BSc Business | USE 86% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 80 / Attestat 5 |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | USE 86% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 80 / Attestat 5 | |
| LWS2 | Law with French | USE 86% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | 5 in 1st Uni in French | ||
| LWS6 | Law | USE 86% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | |||
| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | USE 86% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | |||
| LWW2 | Law with History | USE 86% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | |||
| LWW3 | Law with Politics | USE 86% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | |||
| LWW4 | Law with Economics | USE 86% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 80 | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | USE 86% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | |||
| LWWC | Law with Chinese | USE 86% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | |||
| LWWD | Criminology with Psychology | USE 86% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | USE 76% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) |
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 USE 95 in that language, or equivalent. Advanced Level: French German Italian Spanish. Beginner Level: German Italian Spanish |
| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects) | USE 58% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) |
Note: For French language combinations a minimum of USE 95 in French is required. |
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | USE 58% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | ||
| CCS2 | Creative &Cultural Industries | USE 58% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | ||
| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | USE 58% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | ||
| CAS2 | Classics, English and History | USE 58% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | ||
| ENS5 | English Literature | USE 58% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | ||
| ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | USE 58% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | ||
| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | USE 58% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | ||
| HPS1 | History And Politics | USE 58% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | ||
| HSS3 | History | USE 58% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | ||
| HSS5 | Global Studies | USE 58% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | ||
| HSS6 | European Studies | USE 58% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | ||
| ISS1 | Irish Studies | USE 58% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | ||
| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | USE 58% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | USE 58% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | USE 76% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | USE 76% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 If you obtain less than USE 70 or Attestat 4 in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD Mathematics module before takingIntroduction to Quantitative Economics |
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| ECS4 | BSc Economics | USE 76% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 90 | ||
| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | USE 76% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a USE 95 in Mathematics. |
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| LSS2 | Archaeology, Geography & History | USE 76% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | ||
| PCS2 | BSc Psychology | USE 96% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | USE 76% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) | USE 76% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | In order to study Mathematics, we strongly recommend that you have a USE 95 in Mathematics . In order to study Economics, if you obtain less than USE 70 or Attestat 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 USE 95 or equivalent is required. | |
| SCS1 | Computational Social Science | USE 76% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a USE 95 in Mathematics. |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus | USE 86% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 95 | USE 80 |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | USE 67% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 |
| RCS1 | City Planning &Environmental Policy | USE 67% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | |
| ATS4 | Architecture | USE 86% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | USE 92% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | 5 in 1st Uni | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | USE 76% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 80 / Attestat 5 | ||
| Science programmes, including: | |||||
| SCU1 | Science - Explore Multiple Streams | USE 76% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 80 / Attestat 5 | USE 80 / Attestat 5 | |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science | USE 72% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | USE 70 / Attestat 3 |
| CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production | USE 72% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science | USE 72% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business | USE 72% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | |
| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine | USE 72% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science | USE 72% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | |
| ETS2 | Agricultural Systems & Technology | USE 72% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management |
USE 72% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies |
USE 72% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | |
| FOS1 | Forestry | USE 72% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | |
| FSS2 | Food Science | USE 76% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture | USE 72% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition | USE 96% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
USE 72% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | USE 70 / Attestat 3 |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences | USE 96% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | USE 70 / Attestat 3 |
| MDS2 | Medicine | USE 89% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background |
USE 70 / Attestat 3 | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | |
| MDS4 | Radiography | USE 92% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | |
| MDS5 | Physiotherapy | USE 100% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) or 1st Year University | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | |
| 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. |
USE 70 / Attestat 3 | ||
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Performance |
MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | USE 92% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | USE 70 / Attestat 3 |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | USE 86% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | USE 70 / Attestat 3 |
| Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | USE 100% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) or 1st Year University | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | Chemistry USE 90 |
| 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 | USE 86% average in 4 subjects (including Math Higher) | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | USE 70 / Attestat 3 | |
| 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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