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).
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)
| Code | Description | 2025 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 or B in High School | |
| BSS2 | Economics & Finance |
HS General Stream: 96% average + 12.0 in 1st Uni Required HS Science Stream: 100% average " |
Rank 2 CSAT or A in High School | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International |
HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
Rank 4 CSAT or B in High School | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a Rank 2 CSAT or A in High School in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| B722 | BSc Business ‡‡ |
HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
Rank 4 CSAT or B in High School |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law |
HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
Rank 4 CSAT or B in High School | |
| LWS2 | Law with French |
HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
Rank 1 CSAT or 85% in 1st Uni 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 or 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 |
Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome. | ||
| LWWD | Criminology with Psychology |
HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages |
HS General Stream: 80% average HS Science Stream: 77% average |
At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, Rank 2 CSAT or A in High School in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, Rank 2 CSAT or A in High School required in both.. |
| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects) ‡‡ |
HS General Stream: 60% average HS Science Stream: 60% average |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a Rank 2 CSAT or A in High School 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 Rank 2 CSAT or A in High School in Mathematics. |
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures |
HS General Stream: 60% average HS Science Stream: 60% average |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a Rank 2 CSAT or A in High School in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| 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 |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a Rank 2 CSAT or A in High School in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| HSS6 | European Studies |
HS General Stream: 60% average HS Science Stream: 60% average |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a Rank 2 CSAT or A in High School in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| 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 | 2025 Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences |
HS General Stream: 70% average HS Science Stream: 67% average |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability |
HS General Stream: 80% average HS Science Stream: 77% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics |
HS General Stream: 80% average HS Science Stream: 77% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | |
| ECS4 | BSc Economics |
HS General Stream: 80% average HS Science Stream: 77% average |
Rank 3 CSAT or A in High School | ||
| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics |
HS General Stream: 80% average HS Science Stream: 77% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | ||
| LSS2 | Archaeology, Geography & History |
HS General Stream: 80% average HS Science Stream: 77% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | ||
| PCS2 | BSc Psychology |
HS General Stream: 100% average HS Science Stream: 96% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology |
HS General Stream: 80% average HS Science Stream: 77% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) ‡‡ |
HS General Stream: 80% average HS Science Stream: 77% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School
Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, a Rank 2 CSAT or A in High School in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, a Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School 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 Rank 2 CSAT or 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 or D in High School |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering ‡ | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus‡ |
HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
Rank 2 CSAT or A in High School
Pilot for 2025/26 Ecctis OMPT-D: 55% |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture |
HS General Stream: 70% average HS Science Stream: 67% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School |
| RCS3 | City Planning & Environmental Policy ‡‡ |
HS General Stream: 70% average HS Science Stream: 67% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | |
| ATS4 | Architecture ‡‡ |
HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies |
HS General Stream: 96% average + 12.0 in 1st Uni Required HS Science Stream: 100% average " |
90% in 1st Uni | |
| CSSA | Computer Science |
HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
Rank 4 CSAT or B in High School | ||
| Science programmes, including: | |||||
| SCU1 | Science - Explore Multiple Streams ‡‡ |
HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
Rank 4 CSAT or B in High School | Rank 4 CSAT or 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 | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science ‡‡ |
HS General Stream: 75% average HS Science Stream: 72% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School |
| CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production ‡‡ |
HS General Stream: 75% average HS Science Stream: 72% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science ‡‡ |
HS General Stream: 75% average HS Science Stream: 72% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business ‡‡ |
HS General Stream: 75% average HS Science Stream: 72% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | |
| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine ‡‡ |
HS General Stream: 75% average HS Science Stream: 72% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science ‡‡ |
HS General Stream: 75% average HS Science Stream: 72% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | |
| ETS2 | Agricultural Systems & Technology |
HS General Stream: 75% average HS Science Stream: 72% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management ‡‡ |
HS General Stream: 75% average HS Science Stream: 72% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies ‡‡ |
HS General Stream: 75% average HS Science Stream: 72% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | |
| FOS1 | Forestry ‡‡ |
HS General Stream: 75% average HS Science Stream: 72% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | |
| FSS2 | Food Science ‡‡ |
HS General Stream: 80% average HS Science Stream: 77% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | |
| FSS6 | Sustainable Food Systems |
HS General Stream: 80% average HS Science Stream: 77% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture ‡‡ |
HS General Stream: 75% average HS Science Stream: 72% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition ‡‡ |
HS General Stream: 100% average HS Science Stream: 96% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
HS General Stream: 75% average HS Science Stream: 72% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences |
HS General Stream: 100% average HS Science Stream: 96% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School |
| MDS2 | Medicine |
HS General Stream: 96% average + 12.0 in 1st Uni HS Science Stream: 99% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | |
| MDS4 | Radiography |
HS General Stream: 96% average HS Science Stream: 92% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | |
| MDS5 | Physiotherapy |
HS General Stream: 96% average + 12.0 in 1st Uni HS Science Stream: 100% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT or 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 or 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: must have been taken within two years from 01 September prior to the start of programme (i.e. for admission in September 2025, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 September 2023). MCAT: must have been taken within two years from 01 August prior to the start of programme (i.e. for admission in September 2025, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 August 2023). 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 | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Sports & Performance |
MDSK | Sport, Health & Exercise Science |
HS General Stream: 96% average HS Science Stream: 92% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management |
HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine |
HS General Stream: 96% average + 12.0 in 1st Uni HS Science Stream: 100% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | Chemistry Rank 2 CSAT or A in High School |
| 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 2025, between 1st February 2022 and 5th July 2025, and all details must be submitted by 5th July 2025 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 |
HS General Stream: 90% average HS Science Stream: 86% average |
Rank 7 CSAT or D in High School | Rank 7 CSAT or 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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