General Requirements
Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education or Attestat and USE (Certificate of Unified State Examination).
Pass in 6 recognised subjects between Attestat and USE with at least 2 recognised subjects in USE.
If you're following international curriculum, please see the following links for entry requirements:
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
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
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 | USE: 90% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 5 | USE 70% | |
| B722 | BSc Business | USE: 90% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 5 | USE 70% | ||
| BSS2 | Economics & Finance | Foundation Year or 1st Year of University required. Alternatively, A levels or IB Diploma will be considered. |
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| BSW1 | Commerce International | USE: 90% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 5 | USE 70% | Note: For French language combinations a minimum 75% in USE French is required. |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | USE: 90% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 5 | USE 70% | |
| LWS2 | Law with French | USE: 90% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 5 | USE 85% in French | ||
| LWS6 | Law | USE: 90% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 5 | |||
| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | USE: 90% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 5 | |||
| LWW2 | Law with History | USE: 90% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 5 | |||
| LWW3 | Law with Politics | USE: 90% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 5 | |||
| LWW4 | Law with Economics | USE: 90% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 5 | USE 70% | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | USE: 90% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 5 | |||
| LWWC | Law with Chinese | USE: 90% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 5 | Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome. |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
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| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | USE: 80% average in Russian, Maths best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 4 | Note: If you choose to study a language at advanced level during your first year, it is recommended that you have at least an USE grade of 75% in that language, or equivalent. |
| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 languages) | USE: 60% averagein Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 | Note: For French language combinations a minimum of 75% in USE French is required 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 75% or equivalent or equivalent in the USE is required. |
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | USE: 60% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 | ||
| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | USE: 60% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 | ||
| CAS2 | Classics, English and History | USE: 60% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3; | ||
| ENS5 | English Literature | USE: 60% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 | ||
| ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | USE: 60% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 | ||
| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | USE: 60% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 | ||
| HPS1 | History And Politics | USE: 60% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 | ||
| HSS3 | History | USE: 60% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 | ||
| HSS5 | Global Studies | USE: 60% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 | ||
| HSS6 | European Studies | USE: 60% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 | ||
| ISS1 | Irish Studies | USE: 60% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 | ||
| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | USE: 60% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | |
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| Liberal Arts & Sciences | LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | USE: 60% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | USE: 70% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 4 | USE 70% |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | USE: 80% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 4 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | |
| ECS4 | BSc Economics | USE: 80% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 4 | USE 75% | ||
| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | USE: 80% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 4 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat Note: If you obtain less than 80% in USE Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD mathematics module in semester 1 |
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| PCS2 | BSc Psychology | USE: 100% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 5 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | USE: 80% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 4 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) | USE: 80% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 4 | In order to study Mathematics, 80% in USE Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, 50% in USE/3 Attestat 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 75% or equivalent or equivalent in the USE is required. | |
| SCS1 | Computational Social Science | USE: 80% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 4 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat Note: If you obtain less than 80% in USE Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD mathematics module in semester 1. |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus | USE: 90% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 5 | USE 80% | USE 70% |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | USE: 60% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat |
| RCS1 | City Planning & Environmental Policy | USE: 60% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | |
| ATS4 | Architecture | USE: 90% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 5 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Science | BSS3 | Actuarial & Financial Studies | USE: 100% average in Russian, Maths; 90% in best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 5 | USE 90% | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | USE: 80% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 4 | USE 70% | ||
| SCU1 | Science Omnibus | USE: 80% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 4 | USE 70% | USE 70% |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science | USE: 80% average in Russian, Maths; 70% best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | USE 50% / 3 Attestat |
| CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production | USE: 80% average in Russian, Maths; 70% best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science | USE: 80% average in Russian, Maths; 70% best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business | USE: 80% average in Russian, Maths; 70% best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | |
| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine | USE: 80% average in Russian, Maths; 70% best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science | USE: 80% average in Russian, Maths; 70% best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management |
USE: 80% average in Russian, Maths; 70% best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies |
USE: 80% average in Russian, Maths; 70% best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | |
| FOS1 | Forestry | USE: 80% average in Russian, Maths; 70% best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | |
| FSS2 | Food Science | USE: 80% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 4 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture | USE: 80% average in Russian, Maths; 70% best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition | USE: 100% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1Attestat subject Grade 5 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
USE: 80% average in Russian, Maths; 70% best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 3 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | USE 50% / 3 Attestat |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Health Sciences | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Science | USE: 100% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 5 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | USE 50% / 3 Attestat |
| MDS2 | Medicine |
USE: 95% average in Russian, Maths; 86% in best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 5 + Interview |
USE 50% / 3 Attestat | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | |
| MDS4 | Radiography | USE: 100% average in Russian, Maths; 90% in best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 5 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | |
| MDS5 | Physiotherapy | First Year of University required. Alternatively, A Levels or IB Diploma will be considered. |
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MDSJ |
Diagnostic Radiography (Graduate Entry) |
The 2.5-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold a Diplom Bakalavra (NFQ Level 8) in any discipline, with a minimum CGPA of 3.9/5.0 and above, or equivalent. |
USE 50% / 3 Attestat | ||
| MDS9 | Medicine (Graduate Entry) |
The 4-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold a Diplom Bakalavra (NFQ Level 8) in any discipline with a CGPA of 4.3/5.0 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. 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 | Lab Science | |
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| Sports & Performance |
MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | USE: 100% average in Russian, Maths; 90% in best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 5 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | USE 50% / 3 Attestat |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | USE: 90% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 5 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | USE 50% / 3 Attestat |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | First Year of University required. Alternatively, A levels or IB Diploma |
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| VTS2 | Veterinary Nursing | USE: 90% average in Russian, Maths & best optional subject + 1 Attestat subject Grade 5 | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | USE 50% / 3 Attestat | |
| VTS3 | Veterinary Medicine (Grad Entry) | The 4 year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold a Diplom Bakalavra in a biological / biomedical / animal science discipline with a CGPA of 4.3-4.69/5.0 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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