General Requirements
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)
Award of Certificate - 3 subjects with at least 2 grade VI or better
Caribbean Studies not a recognised subject
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
CSEC English A Grade III or better
Please refer to
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)
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2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Other Language |
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Business |
BSS1 |
Commerce ‡‡ |
Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects |
IV (2U) or II (1U) / I CSEC |
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BSS2 |
Economics & Finance |
Grades I, II, II in 3 subjects |
III (2U) |
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BSW1 |
Commerce International |
Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects |
IV (2U) or II (1U) / I CSEC |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, IV (1U) / III CSEC in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a III (2U) in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level |
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B722 |
BSc Business ‡‡ |
Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects |
IV (2U) or II (1U) / I CSEC |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Other Language |
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Law |
BSJ4 |
Business & Law |
Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects |
IV (2U) or II (1U) / I CSEC |
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LWS2 |
Law with French |
Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects |
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III (2U) in French |
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LWS6 |
Law |
Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects |
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LWW1 |
Law with Philosophy |
Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects |
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LWW2 |
Law with History |
Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects |
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LWW3 |
Law with Politics |
Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects |
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LWW4 |
Law with Economics |
Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects |
IV (2U) |
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LWW9 |
Law with Social Justice |
Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects |
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LWWD |
Criminology with Psychology |
Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Other Language |
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Arts & Humanities |
BAU4 |
BA Modern Languages |
Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects |
At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, III (2U) in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, III (2U) required in both. |
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BAU5 |
BA Arts (2 subjects) ‡‡ |
Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, IV (1U) / III CSEC in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a III (2U) 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 III (2U) in Mathematics. |
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AYS1 |
Languages, Linguistics and Cultures |
Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, IV (1U) / III CSEC in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a III (2U) in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level |
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CCS2 |
Creative & Cultural Industries |
Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects |
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CAS1 |
Classics, Art History and Archaeology |
Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects |
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CAS2 |
Classics, English and History |
Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects |
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ENS5 |
English Literature |
Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects |
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ENS6 |
English with Creative Writing |
Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects |
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ENS7 |
English, Drama and Film |
Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects |
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HPS1 |
History And Politics |
Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects |
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HSS3 |
History |
Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects |
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HSS5 |
Global Studies |
Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, IV (1U) / III CSEC in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a III (2U) in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level |
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HSS6 |
European Studies |
Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, IV (1U) / III CSEC in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a III (2U) in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level |
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ISS1 |
Irish Studies |
Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects |
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MCS4 |
Music, Film and Drama |
Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects |
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MCS5 |
Music |
Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
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Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences |
Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
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Sustainability |
STS1 |
BSc Sustainability |
Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects |
IV (2U) or II (1U) / I CSEC |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Other Language |
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Social Sciences |
COS1 |
Philosophy, Politics & Economics |
Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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ECS4 |
BSc Economics |
Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects |
IV(2U) |
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EMS1 |
Economics, Mathematics & Statistics |
Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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PCS2 |
BSc Psychology |
Grades I, II, II in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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PTS5 |
BSc in Politics and International Relations |
Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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SBU2 |
BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology |
Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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SBU3 |
BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) ‡‡ |
Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, a III (2U) in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, a IV (1U) / III CSEC 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 III (2U) or equivalent is required. |
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SCS1 |
Computational Social Science |
Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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Engineering ‡ |
NUS1 |
Engineering Omnibus‡ |
Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects |
III (2U) Pilot for 2026/27 Ecctis OMPT-D: 55% |
IV (2U) |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
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Architecture |
LDS2 |
Landscape Architecture |
Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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RCS3 |
City Planning & Environmental Policy ‡‡ |
Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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ATS4 |
Architecture ‡‡ |
Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 |
Actuarial and Financial Studies |
Grades I, II, II in 3 subjects |
II (2U) |
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CSSA |
Computer Science |
Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects |
IV (2U) or II (1U) / I CSEC |
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Science programmes, including: |
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SCU1 |
Science - Explore Multiple Streams ‡‡ |
Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects |
IV (2U) or II (1U) / I CSEC |
IV (2U) or II (1U) / I CSEC |
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BLS1 |
Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences ‡‡ |
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CHS2 |
Chemistry ‡ (includes Medicinal/Sustainable/Biophysical)‡ |
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EES1 |
Earth & Environmental Sciences ‡‡ |
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MHS2 |
Mathematics ‡ (includes Applied/Financial/Statistics)‡ |
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PYS2 |
Physics ‡ (includes Theoretical/Astronomy & Space Science)‡ |
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Check out the Science Brochure for details! |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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Agricultural Science |
ANS1 |
Animal Science ‡‡ |
Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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CPS1 |
Animal & Crop Production ‡‡ |
Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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CPS3 |
Crop Science ‡‡ |
Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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DBS1 |
Dairy Business ‡‡ |
Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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EQS1 |
Animal Science - Equine ‡‡ |
Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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ESS1 |
AgriEnvironmental Science ‡‡ |
Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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ETS2 |
Agricultural Systems & Technology |
Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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FAS1 |
Food and Agribusiness Management ‡‡ |
Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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FAW1 |
Food Business with Chinese Studies ‡‡ |
Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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FOS1 |
Forestry ‡‡ |
Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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FSS2 |
Food Science ‡‡ |
Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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FSS6 |
Sustainable Food Systems |
Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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HLS6 |
Horticulture ‡‡ |
Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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HMS1 |
Human Nutrition ‡‡ |
Grades I, II, II in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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UAS1 |
Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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Health Science |
BHS1 |
Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences |
Grades I, II, II in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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MDS2 |
Medicine |
Grades I, I, II in 3 subjects + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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MDS4 |
Radiography |
Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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MDS5 |
Physiotherapy |
Grades I, II, II in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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MDSS |
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. |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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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 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 |
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Sports & Performance |
MDSK |
Sport, Health & Exercise Science |
Grades II, II, II in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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SMS2 |
Sport & Exercise Management |
Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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Veterinary Medicine |
VTS1 |
Veterinary Medicine |
Grades I, I, II in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
Chemistry IV(2U) |
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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. |
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VTS2 |
Veterinary Nursing |
Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
IV (1U) / III CSEC |
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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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