General Requirements
Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education or Attestat and IEE (Certificate of Independent External Examination).
Pass in 6 recognised subjects between Attestat and IEE with at least 4 recognised subjects in IEE.
If you're following international curriculum, please see the following links for entry requirements:
- Cambridge A Level
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
Entry via UCD's International Foundation Year is also available for many programmes. Click here for more details.
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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 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 | Lab Science | |
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| Business | BSS1 | Commerce | 156 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 150 | |
| B722 | BSc Business | 156 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 150 | ||
| 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 | 156 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 150 | Note: For French language combinations a minimum of 170 points in IEE French is required. |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | 156 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 150 | |
| LWS2 | Law with French | 156 points average in 4 IEE subjects | 180 in IEE French | ||
| LWS6 | Law | 156 points average in 4 IEE subjects | |||
| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | 156 points average in 4 IEE subjects | |||
| LWW2 | Law with History | 156 points average in 4 IEE subjects | |||
| LWW3 | Law with Politics | 156 points average in 4 IEE subjects | |||
| LWW4 | Law with Economics | 156 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 150 | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | 156 points average in 4 IEE subjects | |||
| LWWC | Law with Chinese | 156 points average in 4 IEE subjects | 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 | 149 points average in 4 IEE subjects | Note: If you choose to study a language at advanced level during your first year, it is recommended that you have at least an IEE grade of 170 in that language, or equivalent. |
| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 languages) | 140 points average in 4 IEE subjects | Note: For French language combinations a minimum of 170 in IEE 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 170 or equivalent in the IEE is required. |
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | 140 points average in 4 IEE subjects | ||
| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | 140 points average in 4 IEE subjects | ||
| CAS2 | Classics, English and History | 140 points average in 4 IEE subjects | ||
| ENS5 | English Literature | 140 points average in 4 IEE subjects | ||
| ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | 140 points average in 4 IEE subjects | ||
| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | 140 points average in 4 IEE subjects | ||
| HPS1 | History And Politics | 140 points average in 4 IEE subjects | ||
| HSS3 | History | 140 points average in 4 IEE subjects | ||
| HSS5 | Global Studies | 140 points average in 4 IEE subjects | ||
| HSS6 | European Studies | 140 points average in 4 IEE subjects | ||
| ISS1 | Irish Studies | 140 points average in 4 IEE subjects | ||
| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | 140 points average in 4 IEE subjects |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | |
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| Liberal Arts & Sciences | LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | 140 points average in 4 IEE subjects |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Math | |
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| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | 145 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 150 |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | 149 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 | |
| ECS4 | BSc Economics | 149 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 160 | ||
| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | 149 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 Note: If you obtain less than 180 in IEE Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD mathematics module in semester 1 |
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| PCS2 | BSc Psychology | 200 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | 149 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) | 149 points average in 4 IEE subjects | In order to study Mathematics, 170 in IEE Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, 110 in IEE 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 170 or equivalent in the IEE is required. | |
| SCS1 | Computational Social Science | 149 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 Note: If you obtain less than 170 in IEE 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 | 156 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 170 | IEE 150 |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | 145 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 |
| RCS1 | City Planning & Environmental Policy | 145 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 | |
| ATS4 | Architecture | 156 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Science | BSS3 | Actuarial & Financial Studies | 162 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 190 | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | 149 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 150 | ||
| SCU1 | Science Omnibus | 149 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 150 | IEE 150 |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science | 147 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 | IEE 110 |
| CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production | 147 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 | IEE 110 | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science | 147 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 | IEE 110 | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business | 147 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 | IEE 110 | |
| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine | 147 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 | IEE 110 | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science | 147 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 | IEE 110 | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management |
147 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 | IEE 110 | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies |
147 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 | IEE 110 | |
| FOS1 | Forestry | 147 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 | IEE 110 | |
| FSS2 | Food Science | 149 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 | IEE 110 | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture | 147 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 | IEE 110 | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition | 200 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 | IEE 110 | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
147 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 | IEE 110 |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Health Sciences | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Science | 200 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 | IEE 110 |
| MDS2 | Medicine |
159 points average in 4 IEE subjects + Interview |
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| MDS4 | Radiography | 162 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 | IEE 110 | |
| MDS5 | Physiotherapy | First Year of University required. Alternatively, A Levels or IB Diploma will be considered. |
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| MDS9 | Medicine (Graduate Entry) |
The 4-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold an Upper Second Class Honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in any discipline with a CGPA of 3.0/4.0 or 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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MDSJ |
Diagnostic Radiography (Graduate Entry) |
The 2.5-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold an NFQ Level 8 degree at the minimum award level of 2.2 or equivalent. Applicants are also required to have a Science subject at minimum level Irish Leave Certificate O6, IB Standard Level 4, GCSE Grade C or equivalent. |
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| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Sports & Performance |
MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | 162 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 | IEE 110 |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | 156 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 | IEE 110 |
| 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 | 156 points average in 4 IEE subjects | IEE 110 | IEE 110 | |
| 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 4.5/5.0 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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