Entry Requirements

Kazakhstan - UNT

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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.

Please contact us for further information

English Language Requirements

TOEFL/IELTS unless at University Level

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.

  Code Description 2024Entry Requirements Maths Other Language
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
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
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. 
For Mathematics subject combinations, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a UNT 125 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 UNT 125, or equivalent, is required.

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
Liberal Arts &
Sciences
LBS1 Liberal Arts and Sciences 60

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths
Sustainability STS1 BSc Sustainability 87 UNT 90 / CSE 3

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths Other Language
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
 
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.
 
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
Engineering NUS1 Engineering Omnibus 100 UNT 125 UNT 105

 

  Code Description 2024 Entry Requirements Maths
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
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
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
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
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
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
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