General Requirements
If you have completed the Upper Secondary School Diploma (or Baccalauréat) you will generally need to complete UCD’s International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree.
If you're following international curriculum, please see the following links for entry requirements:
- Cambridge A Level
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
If you have previously studied at university, you may be eligible for direct entry in our courses. Please contact us for further information
English Language Requirements
B in English in degree.
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 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 | CGPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree | D+ in Degree | |
| B772 | BSc Business | CGPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree | D+ in Degree | ||
| BSS2 | Economics & Finance | CGPA 3.5/4.0 in Degree | C+ in Degree | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International | CGPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree | D+ in Degree |
Note: For French language combinations a minimum C+ in Degree in French is required |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | CGPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree | D+ in Degree | |
| LWS2 | Law with French | CGPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree | B in Degree in French. | ||
| LWS6 | Law | CGPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree |
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| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | CGPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree | |||
| LWW2 | Law with History | CGPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree | |||
| LWW3 | Law with Politics | CGPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree | |||
| LWW4 | Law with Economics | CGPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree | D+ in Degree | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | CGPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree | |||
| LWWC | Law with Chinese | CGPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree | Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome. |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | CGPA 2.7/4.0 in Degree | Note: If you choose to study a language at advanced level during your first year, it is recommended that you have at least an C+ in Degree in that language, or equivalent. | |
| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 languages) | CGPA 2.0/4/0 in Degree |
Note: For French language combinations a minimum C+ in Degree 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+ in Degree or equivalent is required.
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | CGPA 2.0/4/0 in Degree |
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| HSS5 | Global Studies | CGPA 2.0/4/0 in Degree | |||
| HSS6 | European Studies | CGPA 2.0/4/0 in Degree | |||
| ISS1 | Irish Studies | CGPA 2.0/4/0 in Degree | |||
| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | CGPA 2.0/4/0 in Degree | |||
| CAS2 | Classics, English and History | CGPA 2.0/4/0 in Degree | |||
| CCS2 | Creative & Cultural Industries | CGPA 2.0/4/0 in Degree | |||
| ENS5 | English Literature | CGPA 2.0/4/0 in Degree | |||
| ENS6 |
English with Creative Writing | CGPA 2.0/4/0 in Degree | |||
| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | CGPA 2.0/4/0 in Degree | |||
| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | CGPA 2.0/4/0 in Degree | |||
| HPS1 | History And Politics | CGPA 2.0/4/0 in Degree | |||
| HSS3 | History | CGPA 2.0/4/0 in Degree |
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2021 Entry Requirements | |
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| Liberal Arts Sciences | LBS1 | Liberal Arts Sciences | CGPA 2.0/4.0 in Degree |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements |
Maths | |
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| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | CGPA 2.4/4.0 in Degree | D+ in Degree |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Social Sciences | COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | CGPA 2.7/4.0 in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | |
| ECS4 | BSc Economics | CGPA 2.7/4.0 in Degree | C in Degree |
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| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | CGPA 2.7/4.0 in Degree |
7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree Note: If you obtain less than C+ in Degree in mathematics, you must pass a “Level 0” UCD mathematics module in semester 1 |
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| PCS2 | BSc Psychology | CGPA 3.4/4.0 in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | CGPA 2.7/4.0 in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) | CGPA 2.7/4.0 in Degree |
7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, C+ in Degree in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree 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+ in Degree or equivalent or equivalent is required.
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| SCS1 | Computational Social Science | CGPA 2.7/4.0 in Degree |
7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree Note: If you obtain less than C+ in Degree in mathematics, you must pass a “Level 0” UCD mathematics module in semester 1 |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements |
Maths | Laboratory Science | |
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| Engineering | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus | CGPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree | C+ in Degree | D+ in Degree |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements (Percentage of overall GaoKao score) | Maths | |
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| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | CGPA 2.0/4/0 in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree |
| RCS1 | City Planning & Environmental Policy | CGPA 2.0/4/0 in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | |
| ATS4 | Architecture | CGPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree |
7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Laboratory Science | |
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| Science | BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | CGPA 3.2/4.0 in Degree | B+ in degree | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | CGPA 2.7/4.0 in Degree | D+ in Degree | ||
| SCU1 | Science Omnibus | CGPA 2.7/4.0 in Degree |
D+ in Degree |
D+ in Degree |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Laboratory Science | |
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| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Science | CGPA 3.4/4.0 in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree |
| MDS2 | Medicine |
CGPA 3.2/4.0 in Degree + Interview |
7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | |
| MDS4 | Radiography | CGPA 3.2/4.0 in Degree |
7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree |
7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree |
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| MDS5 | Physiotherapy | CGPA 3.5/4.0 in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | |
| MDS9 | Medicine (Graduate Entry) |
The 4-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold an Upper Second Class Honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in any discipline with a CGPA of 3.0/4.0 or 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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| MDSJ | Diagnostic Radiography (Graduate Entry) |
The 2.5-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold an NFQ Level 8 degree at the minimum award level of 2.2 or equivalent. Applicants are also required to have a Science subject at minimum level Irish Leave Certificate O6, IB Standard Level 4, GCSE Grade C or equivalent. |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Laboratory Science | |
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| Agricultural Science | ANS1 | Animal Science | CGPA 2.5/4/0 in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree |
| CPS1 | Animal& Crop Production | CGPA 2.5/4/0 in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business | CGPA 2.5/4/0 in Degree |
7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree |
7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree |
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| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine | CGPA 2.5/4/0 in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science | CGPA 2.5/4/0 in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | |
| ETS2 | Agricultural Systems Technology | CGPA 2.5/4/0 in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management | CGPA 2.5/4/0 in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies | CGPA 2.5/4/0 in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | |
| FOS1 | Forestry | CGPA 2.5/4/0 in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | |
| FSS2 | Food Science | CGPA 2.7/4.0 in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture | CGPA 2.5/4/0 in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition | CGPA 3.4/4.0 in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus | CGPA 2.5/4/0 in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science | CGPA 2.5/4/0 in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree |
| Code | Description |
2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Laboratory Science | |
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| Sports and Performance | MDS8 | Health & Performance Science | CGPA 3.2/4.0 in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | CGPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree |
7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree |
7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree |
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2021 Entry Requirements | Maths | Laboratory Science | |
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| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | CGPA 3.5/4.0 in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree |
Chemistry C in Degree |
| Applicants must normally have at least 60 hours practical experience relevant to animal handling. This must include experience with at least two of the following four animal categories: Pets, Horses, Farm Animals, Wildlife/Zoos. Special arrangements for applicants seeking entry in 2021 and 2022: due to the difficulties applicants are experiencing in securing placements as a result of the pandemic, the requirement has been reduced to 15 hours and it will only be necessary to have experience in one animal category. However, we would strongly encourage applicants to get as much experience as possible across all categories. |
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| VTS2 | Veterinary Nursing | CGPA 3.0/4.0 in Degree | 7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree |
7 in Upper Secondary School Diploma or D in Degree |
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| VTS3 | Veterinary Medicine (Grad Entry) |
The 4 year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold an honours degree in a biological / biomedical / animal science discipline with a CGPA of 3.0/4.0 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. |
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