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Entry Requirements

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General Requirements

Award of Diplomë e Maturës Shtetërore (Diploma of State Matura)
Minimum overall 6.0, with at least 2 subjects at 7

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

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 9.2 average 7 in Diplome or 10 in Deftese  
BSS2 Economics & Finance 1st Uni Required 10 average  
BSW1 Commerce International 9.2 average 7 in Diplome or 10 in Deftese Note: For French language combinations a minimum of 10 average in French is required.
B722 BSc Business 9.2 average 7 in Diplome or 10 in Deftese  

 

 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMathsOther Language
Law BSJ4 Business & Law 9.2 average 7 in Diplome or 10 in Deftese  
LWS2 Law with French 9.2 average   5 out of 10 1st Uni in French 
LWS6 Law 9.2 average    
LWW1 Law with Philosophy 9.2 average    
LWW2 Law with History 9.2 average    
LWW3  Law with Politics  9.2 average    
LWW4 Law with Economics 9.2 average 9 average  
 LWW9 Law with Social Justice  9.2 average    
LWWC  Law with Chinese  9.2 average    
LWWD  Criminology with Psychology  9.2 average    

 

 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsOther Language
Arts & Humanities BAU4 BA Modern Languages 8.1 average

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 10 average in that language, or equivalent.

Advanced Level: French German Italian Spanish. 

Beginner Level: German Italian Spanish 

BAU5 BA Arts (2 subjects) 6.0 average

Note: For French language combinations a minimum of 10 average in French is required. 
For Mathematics subject combinations, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a 10 average 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 10 average, or equivalent, is required.

AYS1 Languages, Linguistics and Cultures 6.0 average  
CCS2 Creative &Cultural Industries  6.0 average  
CAS1 Classics, Art History and Archaeology 6.0 average  
CAS2 Classics, English and History 6.0 average  
ENS5 English Literature 6.0 average  
ENS6 English with Creative Writing 6.0 average  
ENS7 English, Drama and Film 6.0 average  
HPS1 History And Politics 6.0 average  
HSS3 History 6.0 average  
HSS5 Global Studies 6.0 average  
HSS6 European Studies 6.0 average  
ISS1 Irish Studies 6.0 average  
MCS4 Music, Film and Drama 6.0 average  

 

 CodeDescription2023 Entry Requirements
Liberal Arts &
Sciences
LBS1 Liberal Arts and Sciences 6.0 average

 

 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMaths
Sustainability STS1 BSc Sustainability 8.1 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese

 

 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMathsOther Language
Social
Sciences
COS1 Philosophy, Politics & Economics 8.1 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
If you obtain less than 6 in Diplome or 9 in Deftese in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD Mathematics module before takingIntroduction to Quantitative Economics
 
ECS4 BSc Economics 8.1 average 10 average  
EMS1 Economics, Mathematics & Statistics 8.1 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese

Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a 10 average in Mathematics.
 
LSS2 Archaeology, Geography & History 8.1 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese  
PCS2 BSc Psychology 1st Uni Required 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese  
SBU2 BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology 8.1 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese  
SBU3 BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) 8.1 average In order to study Mathematics, we strongly recommend that you have a 10 average in Mathematics .

In order to study Economics, if you obtain less than 6 in Diplome or 9 in Deftese 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 10 average or equivalent is required.
 SCS1 Computational Social Science 8.1 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese

Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a 10 average in Mathematics.
 

 

 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMathsLab Science
Engineering NUS1 Engineering Omnibus 9.2 average 10 average 9 average

 

 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMaths
Architecture   LDS2 Landscape Architecture 6.9 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
RCS1 City Planning &Environmental Policy 6.9 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
ATS4 Architecture 9.2 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese

 

 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMathsLab Science
Science,
Computer Science
&
Actuarial Science
  
BSS3 Actuarial and Financial Studies 10 average 7 out of 10 1st Uni  
CSSA Computer Science 8.1 average 7 in Diplome or 10 in Deftese  
Science programmes, including:
SCU1 Science - Explore Multiple Streams 8.1 average 7 in Diplome or 10 in Deftese 7 in Diplome or 10 in Deftese
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 7.5 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
CPS1 Animal & Crop Production 7.5 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
CPS3 Crop Science 7.5 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
DBS1 Dairy Business 7.5 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
EQS1 Animal Science - Equine 7.5 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
ESS1 AgriEnvironmental Science 7.5 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
ETS2 Agricultural Systems & Technology 7.5 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
FAS1 Food and Agribusiness
Management
7.5 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
FAW1 Food Business with Chinese
Studies
7.5 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
FOS1 Forestry 7.5 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
FSS2 Food Science 8.1 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
HLS6 Horticulture 7.5 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
HMS1 Human Nutrition  1st Uni Required 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
UAS1 Agricultural Science - Omnibus
(You can decide on your area of
study during first year).
7.5 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMathsLab Science
Health Science BHS1 Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences 1st Uni Required 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
MDS2 Medicine  9.5 average
+ Interview
Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background
5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
MDS4 Radiography 10 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
MDS5 Physiotherapy 1st Uni Required 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
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. 

5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
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 10 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
SMS2 Sport & Exercise Management 9.2 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
 CodeDescription2023 Entry RequirementsMathsLab Science
Veterinary Medicine VTS1  Veterinary Medicine 1st Uni Required 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese Chemistry 10 average
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 9.2 average 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese
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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