General Requirements
Diplomë për Kryerjen e Shkollës së Mesme të Lartë (Diploma for High School Graduation)
Award of Diplomë with at least 2 subjects at Grade 4
If you're following international curriculum, please see the following links for entry requirements:
- Cambridge A Level
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
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 programme 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 | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | BSS1 | Commerce | 4.5 average | 3 | |
| BSS2 | Economics & Finance | Foundation Year or 1st Year of University required. Alternatively, A levels or IB Diploma will be considered. |
4 | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International | 4.5 average | 3 | Note: For French language combinations a minimum of 4 in French is required. | |
| B722 | BSc Business | 4.5 average | 3 |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | 4.5 average | 3 | |
| LWS2 | Law with French | 4.5 average | 4 in French | ||
| LWS6 | Law | 4.5 average | |||
| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | 4.5 average | |||
| LWW2 | Law with History | 4.5 average | |||
| LWW3 | Law with Politics | 4.5 average | |||
| LWW4 | Law with Economics | 4.5 average | 3 | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | 4.5 average | |||
| LWWC | Law with Chinese | 4.5 average | Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome. |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | 4.0 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 4 in that language, or equivalent. |
| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects) | 3.0 average | Note: For French language combinations a minimum of 4 in French is required 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 4, or equivalent, is required. |
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | 3.0 average | ||
| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | 3.0 average | ||
| CAS2 | Classics, English and History | 3.0 average | ||
| ENS5 | English Literature | 3.0 average | ||
| ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | 3.0 average | ||
| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | 3.0 average | ||
| HPS1 | History And Politics | 3.0 average | ||
| HSS3 | History | 3.0 average | ||
| HSS5 | Global Studies | 3.0 average | ||
| HSS6 | European Studies | 3.0 average | ||
| ISS1 | Irish Studies | 3.0 average |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | 3.0 average |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | 3.5 average | 2 |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | 4.0 average | 2 | |
| ECS4 | BSc Economics | 4.0 average | 4 | ||
| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | 4.0 average | 2 Note: If you obtain less than 4 in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD mathematics module in semester 1 |
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| PCS2 | BSc Psychology | 5.0 average | 2 | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | 4.0 average | 2 | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) | 4.0 average | In order to study Mathematics, 4 in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, 2 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 a minimum of 4 or equivalent is required. | |
| SCS1 | Computational Social Science | 4.0 average | 2 Note: If you obtain less than 4 in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD mathematics module in semester 1. |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus | 4.5 average | 4 | 3 |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | 3.5 average | 2 |
| RCS1 | City Planning &Environmental Policy | 3.5 average | 2 | |
| ATS4 | Architecture | 4.5 average | 2 |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science | BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | 4.8 average | 5 | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | 4.0 average | 3 | ||
| SCU1 | Science Omnibus | 4.0 average | 3 | 3 |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science | 3.8 average | 2 | 2 |
| CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production | 3.8 average | 2 | 2 | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science | 3.8 average | 2 | 2 | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business | 3.8 average | 2 | 2 | |
| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine | 3.8 average | 2 | 2 | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science | 3.8 average | 2 | 2 | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management |
3.8 average | 2 | 2 | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies |
3.8 average | 2 | 2 | |
| FOS1 | Forestry | 3.8 average | 2 | 2 | |
| FSS2 | Food Science | 3.8 average | 2 | 2 | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture | 3.8 average | 2 | 2 | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition | 5.0 average | 2 | 2 | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
3.8 average | 2 | 2 |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences | 5.0 average | 2 | 2 |
| MDS2 | Medicine |
4.7 average + Interview Successful applicants often present with stronger academic background. |
2 | 2 | |
| MDS4 | Radiography | 4.8 average | 2 | 2 | |
| MDS5 | Physiotherapy | Foundation Year or 1st Year of University required. Alternatively, A levels or IB Diploma will be considered. |
2 | 2 | |
| 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 CGPA of 8.0/10 and above, or equivalent. |
2 | ||
| 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 CGPA of 9.0/10 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. Eligible applicants will also be required to complete an interview. *Currency of Results: GAMSAT must normally have been issued within two years prior to the start of programme. MCAT must normally 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 | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Performance |
MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | 4.8 average | 2 | 2 |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | 4.5 average | 2 | 2 |
| Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | Foundation Year or 1st Year of University required. Alternatively, A levels or IB Diploma will be considered. |
2 | Chemistry 3 |
| VTS2 | Veterinary Nursing | 4.5 average | 2 | 2 | |
| 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 CGPA of 9.0/10 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 | |||