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.
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English Language Requirements
7 in 1st Year University
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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 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.
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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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 |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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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 |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
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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. |
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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 |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | |
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Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | 133 Average in IEE |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | 148 Average 3 subjects | 130 IEE / 4 Attestat |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus | 171 Average 3 subjects | 190 IEE | 170 IEE |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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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 |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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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! |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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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 |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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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. |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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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 |
Code | Description | 2023 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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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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