General Requirements
Kazakhstan Award of Certificate of Unified National Testing (UNT)
Certificate of Unified Testing
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
TOEFL/IELTS unless at University Level
Please refer to
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.
Code | Description | 2024Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Business | BSS1 | Commerce | 100 | UNT 105 / CSE 5 | |
BSS2 | Economics & Finance | 125 or 1st Uni | UNT 125 | ||
BSW1 | Commerce International | 100 | UNT 105 / CSE 5 | Note: For French language combinations a minimum of UNT 125 in French is required. | |
B722 | BSc Business | 100 | UNT 105 / CSE 5 |
Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | 100 | UNT 105 / CSE 5 | |
LWS2 | Law with French | 100 | 1st Uni B- in French | ||
LWS6 | Law | 100 | |||
LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | 100 | |||
LWW2 | Law with History | 100 | |||
LWW3 | Law with Politics | 100 | |||
LWW4 | Law with Economics | 100 | UNT 105 | ||
LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | 100 | |||
LWWC | Law with Chinese | 100 | |||
LWWD | Criminology with Psychology | 100 |
Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
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Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | 87 |
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 UNT 125 in that language, or equivalent. Advanced Level: French German Italian Spanish. Beginner Level: German Italian Spanish |
BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects) | 60 |
Note: For French language combinations a minimum of UNT 125 in French is required. |
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AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | 60 | ||
CCS2 | Creative &Cultural Industries | 60 | ||
CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | 60 | ||
CAS2 | Classics, English and History | 60 | ||
ENS5 | English Literature | 60 | ||
ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | 60 | ||
ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | 60 | ||
HPS1 | History And Politics | 60 | ||
HSS3 | History | 60 | ||
HSS5 | Global Studies | 60 | ||
HSS6 | European Studies | 60 | ||
ISS1 | Irish Studies | 60 | ||
MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | 60 |
Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | |
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Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | 60 |
Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | 87 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 |
Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | 87 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 If you obtain less than UNT 90 / CSE 4 in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD Mathematics module before takingIntroduction to Quantitative Economics |
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ECS4 | BSc Economics | 87 | UNT 120 | ||
EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | 87 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a UNT 125 in Mathematics. |
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LSS2 | Archaeology, Geography & History | 87 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | ||
PCS2 | BSc Psychology | 117 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | ||
SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | 87 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | ||
SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) | 87 | In order to study Mathematics, we strongly recommend that you have a UNT 125 in Mathematics . In order to study Economics, if you obtain less than UNT 90 / CSE 4 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 UNT 125 or equivalent is required. | |
SCS1 | Computational Social Science | 87 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 Note: In order to study this degree, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a UNT 125 in Mathematics. |
Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus | 100 | UNT 125 | UNT 105 |
Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | 73 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 |
RCS1 | City Planning &Environmental Policy | 73 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | |
ATS4 | Architecture | 100 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 |
Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | 110 | 1st Uni B+ | |
CSSA | Computer Science | 87 | UNT 105 / CSE 5 | ||
Science programmes, including: | |||||
SCU1 | Science - Explore Multiple Streams | 87 | UNT 105 / CSE 5 | UNT 105 / CSE 5 | |
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 | 80 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 |
CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production | 80 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | |
CPS3 | Crop Science | 80 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | |
DBS1 | Dairy Business | 80 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | |
EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine | 80 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | |
ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science | 80 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | |
ETS2 | Agricultural Systems & Technology | 80 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | |
FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management |
80 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | |
FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies |
80 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | |
FOS1 | Forestry | 80 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | |
FSS2 | Food Science | 87 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | |
HLS6 | Horticulture | 80 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | |
HMS1 | Human Nutrition | 117 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | |
UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
80 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 |
Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences | 117 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 |
MDS2 | Medicine | 122 + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background |
UNT 90 / CSE 3 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | |
MDS4 | Radiography | 110 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | |
MDS5 | Physiotherapy | 125 or 1st Uni | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | |
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. |
UNT 90 / CSE 3 | ||
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. |
Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Sports & Performance |
MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | 110 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 |
SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | 100 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 |
Code | Description | 2024 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | 125 or 1st Uni | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | Chemistry UNT 120 |
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 | 100 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | UNT 90 / CSE 3 | |
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 |