General Requirements
Award of Diploma of Academic Lyceum (Akademic Litsey Diploma) or DAL
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 | 2022 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | BSS1 | Commerce | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,4 or 5,5,3 | Diploma Grade 5 | |
| BSS2 | Economics & Finance | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,5,5 | 70% in 1st Yr University | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,4 or 5,5,3 | Diploma Grade 5 | Note: For French language combinations a minimum of 70% in 1st Yr University in French is required. | |
| B722 | BSc Business | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,4 or 5,5,3 | Diploma Grade 5 |
| Code | Description | 2022 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,4 or 5,5,3 | Diploma Grade 5 | |
| LWS2 | Law with French | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,4 or 5,5,3 | 75% in 1st Yr University in French | ||
| LWS6 | Law | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,4 or 5,5,3 | |||
| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,4 or 5,5,3 | |||
| LWW2 | Law with History | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,4 or 5,5,3 | |||
| LWW3 | Law with Politics | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,4 or 5,5,3 | |||
| LWW4 | Law with Economics | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,4 or 5,5,3 | Diploma Grade 5 | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,4 or 5,5,3 | |||
| LWWC | Law with Chinese | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,4 or 5,5,3 | Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome. |
| Code | Description | 2022 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,3 or 4,4,4 |
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 70% in 1st Yr University in that language, or equivalent. Advanced Level: French German Italian Spanish. Beginner Level: German Italian Spanish |
| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects) | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 3,3,3 |
Note: For French language combinations a minimum of 70% in 1st Yr University in French is required. |
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 3,3,3 | ||
| CCS2 | Creative &Cultural Industries | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 3,3,3 | ||
| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 3,3,3 | ||
| CAS2 | Classics, English and History | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 3,3,3 | ||
| ENS5 | English Literature | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 3,3,3 | ||
| ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 3,3,3 | ||
| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 3,3,3 | ||
| HPS1 | History And Politics | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 3,3,3 | ||
| HSS3 | History | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 3,3,3 | ||
| HSS5 | Global Studies | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 3,3,3 | ||
| HSS6 | European Studies | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 3,3,3 | ||
| ISS1 | Irish Studies | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 3,3,3 | ||
| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 3,3,3 |
| Code | Description | 2022 Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 3,3,3 |
| Code | Description | 2022 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,3 or 4,4,4 | Diploma Grade 3 |
| Code | Description | 2022 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,3 or 4,4,4 | Diploma Grade 3 | |
| ECS4 | BSc Economics | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,3 or 4,4,4 | Diploma Grade 5 | ||
| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,3 or 4,4,4 | Diploma Grade 3 Note: If you obtain less than 70% in 1st Yr University in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD mathematics module in semester 1 |
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| LSS2 | Archaeology, Geography & History | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,3 or 4,4,4 | Diploma Grade 3 | ||
| PCS2 | BSc Psychology | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,5,5 | Diploma Grade 3 | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,3 or 4,4,4 | Diploma Grade 3 | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,3 or 4,4,4 | In order to study Mathematics, 70% in 1st Yr University in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, Diploma Grade 3 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 70% in 1st Yr University or equivalent is required. | |
| SCS1 | Computational Social Science | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,3 or 4,4,4 | Diploma Grade 3 Note: If you obtain less than 70% in 1st Yr University in Mathematics, you must pass a "Level 0" UCD mathematics module in semester 1. |
| Code | Description | 2022 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,4 or 5,5,3 | 70% in 1st Yr University | Diploma Grade 5 |
| Code | Description | 2022 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 4,3,3 | Diploma Grade 3 |
| RCS1 | City Planning &Environmental Policy | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 4,3,3 | Diploma Grade 3 | |
| ATS4 | Architecture | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,4 or 5,5,3 | Diploma Grade 3 |
| Code | Description | 2022 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science | BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,5,4 | 80% in 1st Yr University | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,3 or 4,4,4 | Diploma Grade 5 | ||
| SCU1 | Science Omnibus | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,3 or 4,4,4 | Diploma Grade 5 | Diploma Grade 5 |
| Code | Description | 2022 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,3,3 or 4,4,3 | Diploma Grade 3 | Diploma Grade 3 |
| CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,3,3 or 4,4,3 | Diploma Grade 3 | Diploma Grade 3 | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,3,3 or 4,4,3 | Diploma Grade 3 | Diploma Grade 3 | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,3,3 or 4,4,3 | Diploma Grade 3 | Diploma Grade 3 | |
| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,3,3 or 4,4,3 | Diploma Grade 3 | Diploma Grade 3 | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,3,3 or 4,4,3 | Diploma Grade 3 | Diploma Grade 3 | |
| ETS2 | Agricultural Systems & Technology | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,3,3 or 4,4,3 | Diploma Grade 3 | Diploma Grade 3 | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management |
Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,3,3 or 4,4,3 | Diploma Grade 3 | Diploma Grade 3 | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies |
Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,3,3 or 4,4,3 | Diploma Grade 3 | Diploma Grade 3 | |
| FOS1 | Forestry | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,3,3 or 4,4,3 | Diploma Grade 3 | Diploma Grade 3 | |
| FSS2 | Food Science | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,3 or 4,4,4 | Diploma Grade 3 | Diploma Grade 3 | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,3,3 or 4,4,3 | Diploma Grade 3 | Diploma Grade 3 | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,5,5 | Diploma Grade 3 | Diploma Grade 3 | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,3,3 or 4,4,3 | Diploma Grade 3 | Diploma Grade 3 |
| Code | Description | 2022 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,5,5 | Diploma Grade 3 | Diploma Grade 3 |
| MDS2 | Medicine | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,5,4 + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background |
Diploma Grade 3 | Diploma Grade 3 | |
| MDS4 | Radiography | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,5,4 | Diploma Grade 3 | Diploma Grade 3 | |
| MDS5 | Physiotherapy | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,5,5 | Diploma Grade 3 | Diploma Grade 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. |
Diploma Grade 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 must normally have been issued within two years prior to the start of programme. MCAT must normally have been issued within three 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 | 2022 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Performance |
MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,5,4 | Diploma Grade 3 | Diploma Grade 3 |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,4 or 5,5,3 | Diploma Grade 3 | Diploma Grade 3 |
| Code | Description | 2022 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,5,5 | Diploma Grade 3 | Chemistry Diploma Grade 5 |
| VTS2 | Veterinary Nursing | Diploma: 3 Subjects combination 5,4,4 or 5,5,3 | Diploma Grade 3 | Diploma Grade 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 | |||