General Entry Requirements
Award of Titulo de Bachillerato Cientifico
Titulo de Bachillerato
English Language Requirements
3 in Degree or 8 in Bac
Please refer to UCD Minimum English Language Requirements.
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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 ((opens in a new window)CAO) system and in line with CAO policies and procedures and National University of Ireland ((opens in a new window)NUI) matriculation regulations.
If you are eligible for EU fees please contact UCD Registry-Admissions for further advice (www.ucd.ie/askus).
Students with UK citizenship and who meet the residency requirement will continue to be assessed for EU fees in the normal manner and should apply via the Central Applications Office (CAO). All other prospective applicants with UK citizenship who are assessed for non-EU fees should apply direct to UCD. For more detailed information on the EU fee assessment process and the conditions which require a formal assessment to be submitted to UCD Registry, please refer to the EU Fee Assessment webpage.
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.
‡ Indicates course has alternate entry pathway through Liberal Arts & Sciences (LBS1)
Business
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Other Language |
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| Business |
BSS1 |
Commerce ‡‡ |
10 Average in 6 subjects
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University 3 / Bachillerato 4 |
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| BSS2 |
Economics & Finance |
525 Points |
University 4 / Bachillerato 5 |
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| BSW1 |
Commerce International |
10 Average in 6 subjects
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University 3 / Bachillerato 4 |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, University 2 / Bachillerato 2 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level |
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| B722 |
BSc Business ‡‡ |
10 Average in 6 subjects
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University 3 / Bachillerato 4 |
Law
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Other Language |
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| Law |
BSJ4 |
Business & Law |
10 Average in 6 subjects or
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University 3 / Bachillerato 4 |
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| LWS2 |
Law with French |
10 Average in 6 subjects or
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University 4 in French |
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| LWS6 |
Law |
10 Average in 6 subjects or
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| LWW1 |
Law with Philosophy |
10 Average in 6 subjects or
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| LWW2 |
Law with History |
10 Average in 6 subjects or
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| LWW3 |
Law with Politics |
10 Average in 6 subjects or
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| LWW4 |
Law with Economics |
10 Average in 6 subjects or
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University 3 / Bachillerato 4 |
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| LWW9 |
Law with Social Justice |
10 Average in 6 subjects or
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| LWWD |
Criminology with Psychology |
10 Average in 6 subjects or
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Arts & Humanities
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Other Language |
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| Arts & Humanities |
BAU4 |
BA Modern Languages |
9 Average in 6 subjects |
At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, University 4 / Bachillerato 5 required in both. |
| BAU5 |
BA Arts (2 subjects) ‡‡ |
7 Average in 6 subjects |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, University 2 / Bachillerato 2 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level For Mathematics subject combinations, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in Mathematics. |
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| AYS1 |
Languages, Linguistics and Cultures |
7 Average in 6 subjects |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, University 2 / Bachillerato 2 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level |
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| CCS2 |
Creative & Cultural Industries |
7 Average in 6 subjects |
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| CAS1 |
Classics, Art History and Archaeology |
7 Average in 6 subjects |
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| CAS2 |
Classics, English and History |
7 Average in 6 subjects |
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| ENS5 |
English Literature |
7 Average in 6 subjects |
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| ENS6 |
English with Creative Writing |
7 Average in 6 subjects |
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| ENS7 |
English, Drama and Film |
7 Average in 6 subjects |
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| HPS1 |
History And Politics |
7 Average in 6 subjects |
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| HSS3 |
History |
7 Average in 6 subjects |
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| HSS5 |
Global Studies |
7 Average in 6 subjects |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, University 2 / Bachillerato 2 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level |
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| HSS6 |
European Studies |
7 Average in 6 subjects |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, University 2 / Bachillerato 2 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level |
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| ISS1 |
Irish Studies |
7 Average in 6 subjects |
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| MCS4 |
Music, Film and Drama |
7 Average in 6 subjects |
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| MCS5 |
Music |
7 Average in 6 subjects |
Liberal Arts & Sciences
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
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| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences |
8 Average in 6 subjects |
Sustainability
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
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| Sustainability |
STS1 |
BSc Sustainability |
10 Average in 6 subjects or
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University 3 / Bachillerato 4 |
Social Sciences
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Other Language |
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| Social Sciences |
COS1 |
Philosophy, Politics & Economics |
9 Average in 6 subjects |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
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| ECS4 |
BSc Economics |
9 Average in 6 subjects |
University 3 / Bachillerato 5 |
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| EMS1 |
Economics, Mathematics & Statistics |
9 Average in 6 subjects |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
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| PCS2 |
BSc Psychology |
9 Average in 6 Subjects + 4.6 in 1st Uni |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
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| PTS5 |
BSc in Politics and International Relations |
9 Average in 6 subjects |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
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| SBU2 |
BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology |
9 Average in 6 subjects |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
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| SBU3 |
BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) ‡‡ |
9 Average in 6 subjects |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, a University 4 / Bachillerato 5 in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, a University 2 / Bachillerato 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 University 4 / Bachillerato 5 or equivalent is required. |
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| SCS1 |
Computational Social Science |
9 Average in 6 subjects |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
Engineering
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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| Engineering ‡ |
NUS1 |
Engineering Omnibus‡ |
10 Average in 6 subjects
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University 4 / Bachillerato 5 Pilot for 2026/27 |
University 3 / Bachillerato 4 |
Architecture
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
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| Architecture |
LDS2 |
Landscape Architecture |
8 Average in 6 subjects |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
| RCS3 |
City Planning & Environmental Policy ‡‡ |
8 Average in 6 subjects |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
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| ATS4 |
Architecture ‡‡ |
10 Average in 6 subjects
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University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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| Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 |
Actuarial and Financial Studies |
10 Average in 6 Subjects + 3.8 in 1st Uni |
University 5 |
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| CSSA |
Computer Science |
10 Average in 6 subjects
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University 3 / Bachillerato 4 |
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| Science programmes, including: |
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| SCU1 |
Science - Explore Multiple Streams ‡‡ |
10 Average in 6 subjects
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University 3 / Bachillerato 4 |
University 3 / Bachillerato 4 |
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| BLS1 |
Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences ‡‡ |
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| CHS2 |
Chemistry ‡ (includes Medicinal/Sustainable/Biophysical)‡ |
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| EES1 |
Earth & Environmental Sciences ‡‡ |
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| MHS2 |
Mathematics ‡ (includes Applied/Financial/Statistics)‡ |
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| PYS2 |
Physics ‡ (includes Theoretical/Astronomy & Space Science)‡ |
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| Check out the Science Brochure for details! |
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Agricultural Science
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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| Agricultural Science |
ANS1 |
Animal Science ‡‡ |
9 Average in 6 subjects |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
| CPS1 |
Animal & Crop Production ‡‡ |
9 Average in 6 subjects |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
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| CPS3 |
Crop Science ‡‡ |
9 Average in 6 subjects |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
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| DBS1 |
Dairy Business ‡‡ |
9 Average in 6 subjects |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
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| EQS1 |
Animal Science - Equine ‡‡ |
9 Average in 6 subjects |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
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| ESS1 |
AgriEnvironmental Science ‡‡ |
9 Average in 6 subjects |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
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| ETS2 |
Agricultural Systems & Technology |
9 Average in 6 subjects |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
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| FAS1 |
Food and Agribusiness Management ‡‡ |
9 Average in 6 subjects |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
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| FAW1 |
Food Business with Chinese Studies ‡‡ |
9 Average in 6 subjects |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
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| FOS1 |
Forestry ‡‡ |
9 Average in 6 subjects |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
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| FSS2 |
Food Science ‡‡ |
9 Average in 6 subjects |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
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| FSS6 |
Sustainable Food Systems |
9 Average in 6 subjects |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
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| HLS6 |
Horticulture ‡‡ |
9 Average in 6 subjects |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
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| HMS1 |
Human Nutrition ‡‡ |
9 Average in 6 Subjects + 4.6 in 1st Uni |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
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| UAS1 |
Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
9 Average in 6 Subjects |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
Health Science
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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| Health Science |
BHS1 |
Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences |
9 Average in 6 Subjects + 4.6 in 1st Uni |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
| MDS2 |
Medicine |
10 Average in 6 subjects + 4.2 in 1st Uni + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
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| MDS4 |
Radiography |
9 Average in 6 Subjects + 3.7 in 1st Uni |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
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| MDS5 |
Physiotherapy |
10 Average in 6 Subjects + 3.8 in 1st Uni |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
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| MDSS |
Diagnostic Radiography (Graduate Entry) |
The 2.5-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold a 4-year Bachelor degree ((opens in a new window)NFQ Level 8) with a minimum of Second Class Honours and above, or equivalent. |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
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| 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((opens in a new window)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 have been taken within two years from 01 September prior to the start of programme (i.e. for admission in September 2026, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 September 2024). MCAT: must have been taken within two years from 01 August prior to the start of programme (i.e. for admission in September 2026, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 August 2024). 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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Sports & Performance
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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| Sports & Performance |
MDSK |
Sport, Health & Exercise Science |
9 Average in 6 Subjects + 3.7 in 1st Uni |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
| SMS2 |
Sport & Exercise Management |
10 Average in 6 subjects
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University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
Veterinary Medicine
| Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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| Veterinary Medicine |
VTS1 |
Veterinary Medicine |
10 Average in 6 subjects + 5.0 in 1st Uni
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University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
Chemistry University 3 / Bachillerato 5 |
| 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 2026, between 1st February 2023 and 5th July 2026, and all details must be submitted by 5th July 2026 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 Veterinary Medicine Requirements page. |
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| VTS2 |
Veterinary Nursing |
10 Average in 6 subjects
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University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
University 2 / Bachillerato 2 |
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| 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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