Entry Requirements

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General Requirements

Award of Certificate of Independent External Examinations
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

7 in 1st Year University

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 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.

 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMathsOther Language
Business   BSS1 Commerce 171 Average 3 subjects 170 IEE / 10 Attestat  
BSS2 Economics & Finance 200 Average 3 subjects or 1st Uni 190 IEE  
BSW1 Commerce International 171 Average 3 subjects 170 IEE / 10 Attestat Note: For French language combinations a minimum of 190 IEE in French is required.
B722 BSc Business 171 Average 3 subjects 170 IEE / 10 Attestat  

 

 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMathsOther Language
Law BSJ4 Business & Law 171 Average 3 subjects 170 IEE / 10 Attestat  
LWS2 Law with French 171 Average 3 subjects   80% 1st Uni in French 
LWS6 Law 171 Average 3 subjects    
LWW1 Law with Philosophy 171 Average 3 subjects    
LWW2 Law with History 171 Average 3 subjects    
LWW3  Law with Politics  171 Average 3 subjects    
LWW4 Law with Economics 171 Average 3 subjects 170 IEE  
 LWW9 Law with Social Justice  171 Average 3 subjects    
LWWC  Law with Chinese  171 Average 3 subjects    
LWWD  Criminology with Psychology  171 Average 3 subjects    

 

 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsOther Language
Arts & Humanities BAU4 BA Modern Languages 148 Average 3 subjects

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 190 IEE in that language, or equivalent.

Advanced Level: French German Italian Spanish. 

Beginner Level: German Italian Spanish 

BAU5 BA Arts (2 subjects) 133 Average in IEE

Note: For French language combinations a minimum of 190 IEE in French is required. 
For Mathematics subject combinations, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a 190 IEE in Mathematics.
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 190 IEE, or equivalent, is required.

AYS1 Languages, Linguistics and Cultures 133 Average in IEE  
CCS2 Creative &Cultural Industries  133 Average in IEE  
CAS1 Classics, Art History and Archaeology 133 Average in IEE  
CAS2 Classics, English and History 133 Average in IEE  
ENS5 English Literature 133 Average in IEE  
ENS6 English with Creative Writing 133 Average in IEE  
ENS7 English, Drama and Film 133 Average in IEE  
HPS1 History And Politics 133 Average in IEE  
HSS3 History 133 Average in IEE  
HSS5 Global Studies 133 Average in IEE  
HSS6 European Studies 133 Average in IEE  
ISS1 Irish Studies 133 Average in IEE  
MCS4 Music, Film and Drama 133 Average in IEE  

 

 CodeDescription2023 Entry Requirements
Liberal Arts &
Sciences
LBS1 Liberal Arts and Sciences 133 Average in IEE

 

 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMaths
Sustainability STS1 BSc Sustainability 148 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat

 

 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMathsOther Language
Social
Sciences
COS1 Philosophy, Politics & Economics 148 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat
If you obtain less than 160 IEE or 9 Attestat in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD Mathematics module before takingIntroduction to Quantitative Economics
 
ECS4 BSc Economics 148 Average 3 subjects 180 IEE  
EMS1 Economics, Mathematics & Statistics 148 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat

Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a 190 IEE in Mathematics.
 
LSS2 Archaeology, Geography & History 148 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat  
PCS2 BSc Psychology 191 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat  
SBU2 BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology 148 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat  
SBU3 BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) 148 Average 3 subjects In order to study Mathematics, we strongly recommend that you have a 190 IEE in Mathematics .

In order to study Economics, if you obtain less than 160 IEE or 9 Attestat 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 190 IEE or equivalent is required.
 SCS1 Computational Social Science 148 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat

Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a 190 IEE in Mathematics.
 

 

 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMathsLab Science
Engineering NUS1 Engineering Omnibus 171 Average 3 subjects 190 IEE 170 IEE

 

 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMaths
Architecture   LDS2 Landscape Architecture 133 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat
RCS1 City Planning &Environmental Policy 133 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat
ATS4 Architecture 171 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat

 

 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMathsLab Science
Science,
Computer Science
&
Actuarial Science
  
BSS3 Actuarial and Financial Studies 183 Average 3 subjects 85% 1st Uni  
CSSA Computer Science 148 Average 3 subjects 170 IEE / 10 Attestat  
Science programmes, including:
SCU1 Science - Explore Multiple Streams 148 Average 3 subjects 170 IEE / 10 Attestat 170 IEE / 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!
 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMathsLab Science
Agricultural
Science
ANS1 Animal Science 139 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat 130 IEE / 4 Attestat
CPS1 Animal & Crop Production 139 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat 130 IEE / 4 Attestat
CPS3 Crop Science 139 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat 130 IEE / 4 Attestat
DBS1 Dairy Business 139 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat 130 IEE / 4 Attestat
EQS1 Animal Science - Equine 139 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat 130 IEE / 4 Attestat
ESS1 AgriEnvironmental Science 139 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat 130 IEE / 4 Attestat
ETS2 Agricultural Systems & Technology 139 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat 130 IEE / 4 Attestat
FAS1 Food and Agribusiness
Management
139 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat 130 IEE / 4 Attestat
FAW1 Food Business with Chinese
Studies
139 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat 130 IEE / 4 Attestat
FOS1 Forestry 139 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat 130 IEE / 4 Attestat
FSS2 Food Science 148 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat 130 IEE / 4 Attestat
HLS6 Horticulture 139 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat 130 IEE / 4 Attestat
HMS1 Human Nutrition  191 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat 130 IEE / 4 Attestat
UAS1 Agricultural Science - Omnibus
(You can decide on your area of
study during first year).
139 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat 130 IEE / 4 Attestat
 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMathsLab Science
Health Science BHS1 Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences 191 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat 130 IEE / 4 Attestat
MDS2 Medicine  177 Average 3 subjects
+ Interview
Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background
130 IEE / 4 Attestat 130 IEE / 4 Attestat
MDS4 Radiography 183 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat 130 IEE / 4 Attestat
MDS5 Physiotherapy 200 Average 3 subjects or 1st Uni 130 IEE / 4 Attestat 130 IEE / 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 / 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 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.

 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMathsLab Science
Sports &
Performance
MDS8 Health & Performance Science 183 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat 130 IEE / 4 Attestat
SMS2 Sport & Exercise Management 171 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat 130 IEE / 4 Attestat
 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMathsLab Science
Veterinary Medicine VTS1  Veterinary Medicine 200 Average 3 subjects or 1st Uni 130 IEE / 4 Attestat Chemistry 180 IEE
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 171 Average 3 subjects 130 IEE / 4 Attestat 130 IEE / 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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