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
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.
‡ 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‡ | 9.2 Average | 7 in Diplome or 10 in Deftese | |
| BSS2 | Economics & Finance | 1st Uni Required | 10 in Diplome | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International | 9.2 Average | 7 in Diplome or 10 in Deftese | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 9 in Diplome in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 10 in Diplome in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
| B722 | BSc Business‡ | 9.2 Average | 7 in Diplome or 10 in Deftese |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other 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 in Diplome | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | 9.2 Average | |||
| LWWC | Law with Chinese | 9.2 Average | |||
| LWWD | Criminology with Psychology | 9.2 Average |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | 8.1 Average |
At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, 10 in Diplome in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, 10 in Diplome required in both. |
| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects)‡ | 6.0 Average |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 9 in Diplome in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 10 in Diplome in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. |
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | 6.0 Average | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 9 in Diplome in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 10 in Diplome in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
| 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 | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 9 in Diplome in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 10 in Diplome in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
| HSS6 | European Studies | 6.0 Average | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 9 in Diplome in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 10 in Diplome in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level. | |
| ISS1 | Irish Studies | 6.0 Average | ||
| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | 6.0 Average |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | 6.0 Average |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | 8.1 Average | 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other 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 |
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| ECS4 | BSc Economics | 8.1 Average | 10 in Diplome | ||
| 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 in Diplome in Mathematics. |
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| 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 in Diplome 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 in Diplome 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 in Diplome in Mathematics. |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus‡ | 9.2 Average | 10 in Diplome | 9 in Diplome |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | 1st Uni Required | 7 out of 10 1st Uni | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | 9.2 Average | 7 in Diplome or 10 in Deftese | ||
| Science programmes, including: | |||||
| SCU1 | Science - Explore Multiple Streams‡ | 9.2 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! | |||||
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab 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 |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab 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 | 1st Uni Required + 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. |
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| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| 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 |
| Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | 1st Uni Required | 5 in Diplome or 8 in Deftese | Chemistry 10 in Diplome |
| 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 | 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 | |||