General Requirements
Título de Bachillerato Diversificado (TBD)
6 subjects with at least 5 passed in Título de Bachillerato Diversificado.
Competitive courses will require applicants to present with the Bachillerato plus 1 year of Bachelor Degree at a recognised university with acceptable grades
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.
‡ indicates course has alternate entry pathway through Liberal Arts & Sciences (LBS1)
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Business | BSS1 | Commerce‡ | 88% Average in TBD | TBD 86% | |
| BSS2 | Economics & Finance | 100% Average in TBD or First Year University |
TBD 100% | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International | 88% Average in TBD | TBD 86% | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 6 1st Uni / TBD 58% in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 9 1st Uni / TBD 100% in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
| B722 | BSc Business‡ | 88% Average in TBD | TBD 86% |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | 88% Average in TBD | TBD 86% | |
| LWS2 | Law with French | 88% Average in TBD | 10 in 1st Yr University in French | ||
| LWS6 | Law | 88% Average in TBD | |||
| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | 88% Average in TBD | |||
| LWW2 | Law with History | 88% Average in TBD | |||
| LWW3 | Law with Politics | 88% Average in TBD | |||
| LWW4 | Law with Economics | 88% Average in TBD | TBD 86% | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | 88% Average in TBD | |||
| LWWC | Law with Chinese | 88% Average in TBD | Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome. | ||
| LWWD | Criminology with Psychology | 88% Average in TBD |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | 80% Average in TBD |
At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, 9 1st Uni / TBD 100% in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, 9 1st Uni / TBD 100% required in both.
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| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects)‡ | 64% Average in TBD |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 6 1st Uni / TBD 58% in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 9 1st Uni / TBD 100% in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level.
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | 64% Average in TBD | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 6 1st Uni / TBD 58% in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 9 1st Uni / TBD 100% in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
| CCS2 | Creative &Cultural Industries | 64% Average in TBD | ||
| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | 64% Average in TBD | ||
| CAS2 | Classics, English and History | 64% Average in TBD | ||
| ENS5 | English Literature | 64% Average in TBD | ||
| ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | 64% Average in TBD | ||
| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | 64% Average in TBD | ||
| HPS1 | History And Politics | 64% Average in TBD | ||
| HSS3 | History | 64% Average in TBD | ||
| HSS5 | Global Studies | 64% Average in TBD | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 6 1st Uni / TBD 58% in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 9 1st Uni / TBD 100% in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
| HSS6 | European Studies | 64% Average in TBD | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 6 1st Uni / TBD 58% in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 9 1st Uni / TBD 100% in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
| ISS1 | Irish Studies | 64% Average in TBD | ||
| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | 64% Average in TBD |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | 64% Average in TBD |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | 80% Average in TBD | TBD 58% |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | 80% Average in TBD | TBD 58% | |
| ECS4 | BSc Economics | 80% Average in TBD | TBD 93% | ||
| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | 80% Average in TBD | TBD 58% Note: If you obtain less than TBD 100% in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD mathematics module in semester 1 |
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| LSS2 | Archaeology, Geography & History | 80% Average in TBD | TBD 58% | ||
| PCS2 | BSc Psychology | 96% Average in TBD | TBD 58% | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | 80% Average in TBD | TBD 58% | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects)‡ | 80% Average in TBD | In order to study Mathematics, TBD 100% in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, TBD 58% 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 TBD 100% or equivalent is required. | |
| SCS1 | Computational Social Science | 80% Average in TBD | TBD 58% Note: If you obtain less than TBD 100% in 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‡ | 92% average | 80 Titulo/9 1st University | 11 School/60 Titulo |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | 72% Average in TBD | TBD 58% |
| RCS1 | City Planning &Environmental Policy‡ | 72% Average in TBD | TBD 58% | |
| ATS4 | Architecture‡ | 88% Average in TBD | TBD 58% |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | 100% Average TBD | 11 in 1st Yr University | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | 88% Average in TBD | TBD 86% | ||
| Science programmes, including: | |||||
| SCU1 | Science - Explore Multiple Streams‡ | 88% Average in TBD | TBD 86% | TBD 86% | |
| 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 | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science‡ | 76% Average in TBD | TBD 58% | TBD 58% |
| CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production‡ | 76% Average in TBD | TBD 58% | TBD 58% | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science‡ | 76% Average in TBD | TBD 58% | TBD 58% | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business‡ | 76% Average in TBD | TBD 58% | TBD 58% | |
| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine‡ | 76% Average in TBD | TBD 58% | TBD 58% | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science‡ | 76% Average in TBD | TBD 58% | TBD 58% | |
| ETS2 | Agricultural Systems & Technology | 76% Average in TBD | TBD 58% | TBD 58% | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management‡ |
76% Average in TBD | TBD 58% | TBD 58% | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies‡ |
76% Average in TBD | TBD 58% | TBD 58% | |
| FOS1 | Forestry‡ | 76% Average in TBD | TBD 58% | TBD 58% | |
| FSS2 | Food Science‡ | 80% Average in TBD | TBD 58% | TBD 58% | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture‡ | 76% Average in TBD | TBD 58% | TBD 58% | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition‡ | 96% Average in TBD | TBD 58% | TBD 58% | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
76% Average in TBD | TBD 58% | TBD 58% |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences | 96% Average in TBD | TBD 58% | TBD 58% |
| MDS2 | Medicine | 99% Average in TBD + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background |
TBD 58% | TBD 58% | |
| MDS4 | Radiography | 92.8% Average in TBD | TBD 58% | TBD 58% | |
| MDS5 | Physiotherapy | 100% Average in TBD or First Year University |
TBD 58% | TBD 58% | |
| 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. |
TBD 58% | ||
| 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 taken within two years from 01 September prior to the start of programme (i.e. for admission in September 2024, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 September 2022). 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 | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Sports & Performance |
MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | 92.8% Average in TBD | TBD 58% | TBD 58% |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | 88% Average in TBD | TBD 58% | TBD 58% |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | 100% Average in TBD or First Year University |
TBD 58% | Chemistry TBD 93% |
| 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 2024, between 1st February 2021 and 5th July 2024, and all details must be submitted by 5th July 2024 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 | 88% Average in TBD | TBD 58% | TBD 58% | |
| 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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