General Requirements
Please note that Ukrainian applicants who are currently resident in Ireland must complete the EU Fee Assessment in order to determine the correct application pathway.
If you are assessed as EU, you will need to apply to the CAO.
The entry requirements below pertain only to applicants who are not ordinarily resident in Ireland and so are considered as Non-EU for fee purposes.
These applicants should apply online via the UCD website here.
Non-EU (Fee Assessed) Entry Requirements
Award of Certificate of Independent External Examinations, presented with Attestat
Minimum overall of 133 across 3 distinct subjects
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
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This page provides information and guidance on entry requirements for international (non-EU/ non-EEA) students only. Specific subjects and grades required for the programmes are detailed below. 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
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.
‡ indicates course has alternate entry pathway through Liberal Arts & Sciences (LBS1)
| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | BSS1 | Commerce ‡‡ | 147 Average in 3 subjects | 170 IEE or 10 Attestat | |
| BSS2 | Economics & Finance | 171 Average in 3 subjects | 190 IEE | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International | 147 Average in 3 subjects | 170 IEE or 10 Attestat | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 130 IEE or 4 Attestat in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 190 IEE in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| B722 | BSc Business ‡‡ | 147 Average in 3 subjects | 170 IEE or 10 Attestat |
| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | 147 Average in 3 subjects | 170 IEE or 10 Attestat | |
| LWS2 | Law with French | 147 Average in 3 subjects | 80% 1st Uni in French | ||
| LWS6 | Law | 147 Average in 3 subjects | |||
| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | 147 Average in 3 subjects | |||
| LWW2 | Law with History | 147 Average in 3 subjects | |||
| LWW3 | Law with Politics | 147 Average in 3 subjects | |||
| LWW4 | Law with Economics | 147 Average in 3 subjects | 170 IEE | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | 147 Average in 3 subjects | |||
| LWWD | Criminology with Psychology | 147 Average in 3 subjects |
| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | 131 Average in 3 subjects |
At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, 190 IEE in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, 190 IEE required in both.. |
| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects) ‡‡ | 100 Average in 3 subjects |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 130 IEE or 4 Attestat in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 190 IEE 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 190 IEE in Mathematics. |
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | 100 Average in 3 subjects | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 130 IEE or 4 Attestat in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 190 IEE in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| CCS2 | Creative & Cultural Industries | 100 Average in 3 subjects | ||
| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | 100 Average in 3 subjects | ||
| CAS2 | Classics, English and History | 100 Average in 3 subjects | ||
| ENS5 | English Literature | 100 Average in 3 subjects | ||
| ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | 100 Average in 3 subjects | ||
| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | 100 Average in 3 subjects | ||
| HPS1 | History And Politics | 100 Average in 3 subjects | ||
| HSS3 | History | 100 Average in 3 subjects | ||
| HSS5 | Global Studies | 100 Average in 3 subjects | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 130 IEE or 4 Attestat in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 190 IEE in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| HSS6 | European Studies | 100 Average in 3 subjects | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 130 IEE or 4 Attestat in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 190 IEE in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| ISS1 | Irish Studies | 100 Average in 3 subjects | ||
| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | 100 Average in 3 subjects | ||
| MCS5 | Music | 100 Average in 3 subjects |
| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | 115 Average in 3 subjects |
| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | 147 Average in 3 subjects | 170 IEE or 10 Attestat |
| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | 131 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | |
| ECS4 | BSc Economics | 131 Average in 3 subjects | 180 IEE | ||
| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | 131 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | ||
| PCS2 | BSc Psychology | 163 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | 131 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) ‡‡ | 131 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat
Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, a 190 IEE in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, a 130 IEE or 4 Attestat 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 190 IEE or equivalent is required. | |
| SCS1 | Computational Social Science | 131 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat |
| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering ‡ | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus‡ | 147 Average in 3 subjects | 190 IEE
Pilot for 2026/27 |
170 IEE |
| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | 115 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat |
| RCS3 | City Planning & Environmental Policy ‡‡ | 115 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | |
| ATS4 | Architecture ‡‡ | 147 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat |
| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | 171 Average in 3 subjects | 85% 1st Uni | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | 147 Average in 3 subjects | 170 IEE or 10 Attestat | ||
| Science programmes, including: | |||||
| SCU1 | Science - Explore Multiple Streams ‡‡ | 147 Average in 3 subjects | 170 IEE or 10 Attestat | 170 IEE or 10 Attestat | |
| 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 | 2026 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science ‡‡ | 122 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat |
| CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production ‡‡ | 122 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science ‡‡ | 122 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business ‡‡ | 122 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | |
| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine ‡‡ | 122 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science ‡‡ | 122 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | |
| ETS2 | Agricultural Systems & Technology | 122 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management ‡‡ |
122 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies ‡‡ |
122 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | |
| FOS1 | Forestry ‡‡ | 122 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | |
| FSS2 | Food Science ‡‡ | 131 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | |
| FSS6 | Sustainable Food Systems | 131 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture ‡‡ | 122 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition ‡‡ | 163 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
122 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat |
| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences | 163 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat |
| MDS2 | Medicine | 174 Average in 3 subjects OR 160 Average in 3 subjects & 6.0/10 in 1st Uni + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background |
130 IEE or 4 Attestat | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | |
| MDS4 | Radiography | 157 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | |
| MDS5 | Physiotherapy | 171 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | |
| 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. |
130 IEE or 4 Attestat | ||
| 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 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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| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Performance |
MDSK | Sport, Health & Exercise Science | 157 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | 147 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat |
| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | 180 Average in 3 subjects OR 160 Average in 3 subjects & 6.0/10 in 1st Uni | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | Chemistry 180 IEE |
| 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 click here for more information. | |||||
| VTS2 | Veterinary Nursing | 147 Average in 3 subjects | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | 130 IEE or 4 Attestat | |
| 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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