Entry Requirements - Ivory Coast

General Requirements

Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degré / Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire
Award of Bachelier or Bacclaureat

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

16 with coefficient 5+ or 18 otherwise

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. 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)

	Code	Description	2026 Entry Requirements	Maths	Other Language
Business	BSS1	Commerce ‡‡	17.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 13/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 15/20 average is required.
	BSS2	Economics & Finance	20/20 average or 18/20 average + 14.5/20 in 1st Uni	If co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required.
	BSW1	Commerce International	17.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 13/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 15/20 average is required.	If choosing a language at Beginners Level, if co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required in Other Language. If at Advanced Level, if co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required in that language. French is only available at Advanced Level
	B722	BSc Business ‡‡	417.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 13/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 15/20 average is required.

	Code	Description	2026 Entry Requirements	Maths	Other Language
Law	BSJ4	Business & Law	17.5/20 average	O2/H6
	LWS2	Law with French	17.5/20 average		If co-efficient is more than 5, 16/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 18/20 average is required in French
	LWS6	Law	17.5/20 average
	LWW1	Law with Philosophy	17.5/20 average
	LWW2	Law with History	17.5/20 average
	LWW3	Law with Politics	17.5/20 average
	LWW4	Law with Economics	17.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 13/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 15/20 average is required.
	LWW9	Law with Social Justice	17.5/20 average
	LWWD	Criminology with Psychology	17.5/20 average

	Code	Description	2026 Entry Requirements	Other Language
Arts & Humanities	BAU4	BA Modern Languages	15.5/20 average	At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, if co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required in that language. If studying two at Advanced Level, if co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required in both.
	BAU5	BA Arts (2 subjects) ‡‡	12/20 average	If choosing a language at Beginners Level, if co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. in Other Language. If at Advanced Level, f co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required in that language. French is only available at Advanced Level For Mathematics subject combinations, we strongly recommend that you also have if co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required in Mathematics.
	AYS1	Languages, Linguistics and Cultures	12/20 average	If choosing a language at Beginners Level, if co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. in Other Language. If at Advanced Level, if co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required. in that language. French is only available at Advanced Level
	CCS2	Creative & Cultural Industries	12/20 average
	CAS1	Classics, Art History and Archaeology	12/20 average
	CAS2	Classics, English and History	12/20 average
	ENS5	English Literature	12/20 average
	ENS6	English with Creative Writing	12/20 average
	ENS7	English, Drama and Film	12/20 average
	HPS1	History And Politics	12/20 average
	HSS3	History	12/20 average
	HSS5	Global Studies	12/20 average	If choosing a language at Beginners Level, if co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. in Other Language. If at Advanced Level, if co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required. in that language. French is only available at Advanced Level
	HSS6	European Studies	12/20 average	If choosing a language at Beginners Level, if co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. in Other Language. If at Advanced Level, if co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required. in that language. French is only available at Advanced Level
	ISS1	Irish Studies	12/20 average
	MCS4	Music, Film and Drama	12/20 average
	MCS5	Music	12/20 average

	Code	Description	2026 Entry Requirements
Liberal Arts & Sciences	LBS1	Liberal Arts and Sciences	14/20 average

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Liberal Arts &

Sciences

LBS1

Liberal Arts and Sciences

14/20 average

	Code	Description	2026 Entry Requirements	Maths
Sustainability	STS1	BSc Sustainability	17.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 13/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 15/20 average is required.

	Code	Description	2026 Entry Requirements	Maths	Other Language
Social Sciences	COS1	Philosophy, Politics & Economics	15.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	ECS4	BSc Economics	15.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 14/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 16/20 average is required.
	EMS1	Economics, Mathematics & Statistics	15.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	PCS2	BSc Psychology	19.5/20 average or 17/20 average + 14.5/20 in 1st Uni	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	PTS5	BSc in Politics and International Relations	15.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	SBU2	BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology	15.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	SBU3	BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) ‡‡	15.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, If co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required in Mathematics. In order to study Economics, If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average 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, if co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required.
	SCS1	Computational Social Science	15.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.

	Code	Description	2026 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Engineering ‡	NUS1	Engineering Omnibus‡	17.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required. Pilot for 2026/27 Ecctis OMPT-D: 55%	If co-efficient is more than 5, 13/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 15/20 average is required.

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Maths

Lab Science

Engineering ‡

NUS1

Engineering Omnibus‡

17.5/20 average

If co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required.

Pilot for 2026/27

Ecctis OMPT-D: 55%

If co-efficient is more than 5, 13/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 15/20 average is required.

	Code	Description	2026 Entry Requirements	Maths
Architecture	LDS2	Landscape Architecture	14/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	RCS3	City Planning & Environmental Policy ‡‡	14/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	ATS4	Architecture ‡‡	17.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.

	Code	Description	2026 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science	BSS3	Actuarial and Financial Studies	20/20 average or 18/20 average + 14.5/20 in 1st Uni	If co-efficient is more than 5, 17/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 19/20 average is required.
	CSSA	Computer Science	17.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 13/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 15/20 average is required.
	Science programmes, including:
	SCU1	Science - Explore Multiple Streams ‡‡	17.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 13/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 15/20 average is required.	If co-efficient is more than 5, 13/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 15/20 average is required.
	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)‡
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	Code	Description	2026 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Agricultural Science	ANS1	Animal Science ‡‡	14.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	CPS1	Animal & Crop Production ‡‡	14.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	CPS3	Crop Science ‡‡	14.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	DBS1	Dairy Business ‡‡	14.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	EQS1	Animal Science - Equine ‡‡	14.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	ESS1	AgriEnvironmental Science ‡‡	14.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	ETS2	Agricultural Systems & Technology	14.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	FAS1	Food and Agribusiness Management ‡‡	14.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	FAW1	Food Business with Chinese Studies ‡‡	14.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	FOS1	Forestry ‡‡	14.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	FSS2	Food Science ‡‡	15.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	FSS6	Sustainable Food Systems	15.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	HLS6	Horticulture ‡‡	14.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	HMS1	Human Nutrition ‡‡	19.5/20 average or 17/20 average + 14.5/20 in 1st Uni	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	UAS1	Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year).	14.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.

	Code	Description	2026 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Health Science	BHS1	Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences	19.5/20 average or 17/20 average + 14.5/20 in 1st Uni	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	MDS2	Medicine	18/20 average + 16/20 in 1st Uni + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	MDS4	Radiography	18.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	MDS5	Physiotherapy	20/20 average or 18/20 average + 14.5/20 in 1st Uni	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	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.		If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	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.

	Code	Description	2026 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Sports & Performance	MDSK	Sport, Health & Exercise Science	18.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
SMS2	Sport & Exercise Management	417.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.

Code

Description

2026 Entry Requirements

Maths

Lab Science

Sports &

Performance

MDSK

Sport, Health & Exercise Science

18.5/20 average

If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.

SMS2

Sport & Exercise Management

417.5/20 average

If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.

	Code	Description	2026 Entry Requirements	Maths	Lab Science
Veterinary Medicine	VTS1	Veterinary Medicine	18.5/20 average + 18.0/20 in 1st Uni	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.	Chemistry If co-efficient is more than 5, 14/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 16/20 average is required.
	VTS1	Veterinary Medicine	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.
	VTS2	Veterinary Nursing	17.5/20 average	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.	If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
	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