General Requirements
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)
Minimum of 6 subjects between UACE and UCE (Uganda Certificate of Education) with a minimum of 2 Advanced subjects achieved with grade C.
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.
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English Language Requirements
E at UACE or IELTS/TOEFL
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 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 | |
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Business | BSS1 | Commerce | BBCC or equivalent | D at UACE / 2 at UCE | |
BSS2 | Economics & Finance | BBBB or equivalent | C at UACE | ||
BSW1 | Commerce International | BBCC or equivalent | D at UACE / 2 at UCE | Note: For French language combinations a minimum of C at UACE in French is required. | |
B722 | BSc Business | BBCC or equivalent | D at UACE / 2 at UCE |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | BBCC or equivalent | D at UACE / 2 at UCE | |
LWS2 | Law with French | BBCC or equivalent | B at A Level in French | ||
LWS6 | Law | BBCC or equivalent | |||
LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | BBCC or equivalent | |||
LWW2 | Law with History | BBCC or equivalent | |||
LWW3 | Law with Politics | BBCC or equivalent | |||
LWW4 | Law with Economics | BBCC or equivalent | D at UACE / 2 at UCE | ||
LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | BBCC or equivalent | |||
LWWC | Law with Chinese | BBCC or equivalent | Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome. |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
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Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | CCCC or equivalent | 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 C at A Level in that language, or equivalent. |
BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects) | CCEE or equivalent | Note: For French language combinations a minimum of C at A Level 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 C at A Level, or equivalent, is required. |
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AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | CCEE or equivalent | ||
CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | CCEE or equivalent | ||
CAS2 | Classics, English and History | CCEE or equivalent | ||
CCS2 | Creative & Cultural Industries | CCEE or equivalent | ||
ENS5 | English Literature | CCEE or equivalent | ||
ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | CCEE or equivalent | ||
ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | CCEE or equivalent | ||
HPS1 | History And Politics | CCEE or equivalent | ||
HSS3 | History | CCEE or equivalent | ||
HSS5 | Global Studies | CCEE or equivalent | ||
HSS6 | European Studies | CCEE or equivalent | ||
ISS1 | Irish Studies | CCEE or equivalent | ||
MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | CCEE or equivalent |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | |
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Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | CCEE or equivalent |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | CCDD or equivalent | D at UACE 6 at UCE |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | CCCC or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | |
ECS4 | BSc Economics | CCCC or equivalent | C at UACE | ||
EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | CCCC or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE Note: If you obtain less than C at UACE in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD mathematics module in semester 1 |
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PCS2 | BSc Psychology | BBBB or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | ||
SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | CCCC or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | ||
SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) | CCCC or equivalent | In order to study Mathematics, C at UACE in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, E at UACE / 6 at UCE 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 C at UACE or equivalent is required. | |
SCS1 | Computational Social Science | CCCC or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE Note: If you obtain less than C at UACE in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD mathematics module in semester 1. |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus | CCDD or equivalent | C at UACE | D at UACE |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
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Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | CCDD or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE |
RCS1 | City Planning &Environmental Policy | CCDD or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | |
ATS4 | Architecture | BBCC or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Science | BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | BBBB or equivalent | B at UACE | |
CSSA | Computer Science | CCCC or equivalent | D at UACE / 2 at UCE | ||
SCU1 | Science Omnibus | CCCC or equivalent | D at UACE / 2 at UCE | D at UACE / 2 at UCE |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science | CCCD or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | E at UACE / 6 at UCE |
CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production | CCCD or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | |
CPS3 | Crop Science | CCCD or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | |
DBS1 | Dairy Business | CCCD or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | |
EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine | CCCD or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | |
ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science | CCCD or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | |
FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management |
CCCD or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | |
FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies |
CCCD or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | |
FOS1 | Forestry | CCCD or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | |
FSS2 | Food Science | CCCC or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | |
HLS6 | Horticulture | CCCD or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | |
HMS1 | Human Nutrition | BBBB or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | |
UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
CCCD or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | E at UACE / 6 at UCE |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences | BBBB or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | E at UACE / 6 at UCE |
MDS2 | Medicine | BBBC or equivalent + Interview Successful applicants often present with stronger academic background. |
E at UACE / 6 at UCE | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | |
MDS4 | Radiography | BBBB or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | |
MDS5 | Physiotherapy | BBBB or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | |
MDSJ | Diagnostic Radiography (Graduate Entry) |
The 2.5-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold a Bachelor Degree (NFQ Level 8) with a minimum Second Class Honours and above, or equivalent. |
E at UACE / 6 at UCE | ||
MDS9 | Medicine (Graduate Entry) |
The 4-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold a Bachelor Degree (NFQ Level 8) in any discipline with a 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. 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. |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Sports & Performance |
MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | BBBB or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | E at UACE / 6 at UCE |
SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | BBCC or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | E at UACE / 6 at UCE |
Code | Description | 2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | BBBB or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | Chemistry C at UACE |
VTS2 | Veterinary Nursing | BBCC or equivalent | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | E at UACE / 6 at UCE | |
VTS3 | Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry) | The 4 year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold a Bachelor degree in a biological / biomedical / animal science discipline with a 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 |