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
English Language Requirements
Grade 8 in 1st Year University
Please refer to
This page provides information and guidance on entry requirements for international (non-EU/ non-EEA) students only. Specific subjects and grades required for the programmes are detailed below. 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
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).
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.
‡ indicates course has alternate entry pathway through Liberal Arts & Sciences (LBS1)
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Code |
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2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Other Language |
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Business |
BSS1 |
Commerce ‡‡ |
4.3 in High School |
Diplome 5 |
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BSS2 |
Economics & Finance |
5 in High School
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8 in 1st Uni or Diplome 5 |
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BSW1 |
Commerce International |
4.3 in High School |
Diplome 5 |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Diplome 2 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, an 8 in 1st Uni or Diplome 5 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level |
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B722 |
BSc Business ‡‡ |
4.3 in High School |
Diplome 5 |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Other Language |
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Law |
BSJ4 |
Business & Law |
4.3 in High School |
Diplome 5 |
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LWS2 |
Law with French |
4.3 in High School |
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8 in 1st Uni in French |
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LWS6 |
Law |
4.3 in High School |
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LWW1 |
Law with Philosophy |
4.3 in High School |
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LWW2 |
Law with History |
4.3 in High School |
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LWW3 |
Law with Politics |
4.3 in High School |
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LWW4 |
Law with Economics |
4.3 in High School |
7 in 1st Uni or Diplome 5 |
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LWW9 |
Law with Social Justice |
4.3 in High School |
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LWWD |
Criminology with Psychology |
4.3 in High School |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Other Language |
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Arts & Humanities |
BAU4 |
BA Modern Languages |
3.9 in High School |
At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, 8 in 1st Uni or Diplome 5 in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, 8 in 1st Uni or Diplome 5 required in both. |
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BAU5 |
BA Arts (2 subjects) ‡‡ |
2.9 in High School |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Diplome 2 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, an 8 in 1st Uni or Diplome 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 an 8 in 1st Uni or Diplome 5 in Mathematics. |
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AYS1 |
Languages, Linguistics and Cultures |
300 Points |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Diplome 2 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, an 8 in 1st Uni or Diplome 5 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level |
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CCS2 |
Creative & Cultural Industries |
2.9 in High School |
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CAS1 |
Classics, Art History and Archaeology |
2.9 in High School |
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CAS2 |
Classics, English and History |
2.9 in High School |
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ENS5 |
English Literature |
2.9 in High School |
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ENS6 |
English with Creative Writing |
2.9 in High School |
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ENS7 |
English, Drama and Film |
2.9 in High School |
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HPS1 |
History And Politics |
2.9 in High School |
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HSS3 |
History |
2.9 in High School |
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HSS5 |
Global Studies |
2.9 in High School |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Diplome 2 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, an 8 in 1st Uni or Diplome 5 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level |
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HSS6 |
European Studies |
2.9 in High School |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Diplome 2 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, an 8 in 1st Uni or Diplome 5 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level |
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ISS1 |
Irish Studies |
2.9 in High School |
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MCS4 |
Music, Film and Drama |
2.9 in High School |
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MCS5 |
Music |
2.9 in High School |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
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Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences |
3.4 in High School |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
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Sustainability |
STS1 |
BSc Sustainability |
4.3 in High School |
Diplome 5 |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Other Language |
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Social Sciences |
COS1 |
Philosophy, Politics & Economics |
3.9 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
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ECS4 |
BSc Economics |
3.9 in High School |
7 in 1st Uni or Diplome 5 |
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EMS1 |
Economics, Mathematics & Statistics |
3.9 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
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PCS2 |
BSc Psychology |
4.8 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
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PTS5 |
BSc in Politics and International Relations |
3.9 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
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SBU2 |
BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology |
3.9 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
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SBU3 |
BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) ‡‡ |
3.9 in High School |
Diplome 2 Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, an 8 in 1st Uni or Diplome 5 in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, a Diplome 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 8 in 1st Uni or Diplome 5 or equivalent is required. |
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SCS1 |
Computational Social Science |
3.9 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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Engineering ‡ |
NUS1 |
Engineering Omnibus‡ |
4.3 in High School |
8 in 1st Uni or Diplome 5 Pilot for 2026/27 Ecctis OMPT-D: 55% |
7 in 1st Uni or Diplome 5 |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
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Architecture |
LDS2 |
Landscape Architecture |
3.4 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
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RCS3 |
City Planning & Environmental Policy ‡‡ |
3.4 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
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ATS4 |
Architecture ‡‡ |
44.3 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 |
Actuarial and Financial Studies |
5 in High School
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9 in 1st Uni |
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CSSA |
Computer Science |
4.3 in High School |
Diplome 5 |
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Science programmes, including: |
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SCU1 |
Science - Explore Multiple Streams ‡‡ |
4.3 in High School |
Diplome 5 |
Diplome 5 |
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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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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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Agricultural Science |
ANS1 |
Animal Science ‡‡ |
3.6 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
Diplome 2 |
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CPS1 |
Animal & Crop Production ‡‡ |
3.6 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
Diplome 2 |
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CPS3 |
Crop Science ‡‡ |
3.6 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
Diplome 2 |
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DBS1 |
Dairy Business ‡‡ |
3.6 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
Diplome 2 |
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EQS1 |
Animal Science - Equine ‡‡ |
3.6 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
Diplome 2 |
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ESS1 |
AgriEnvironmental Science ‡‡ |
3.6 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
Diplome 2 |
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ETS2 |
Agricultural Systems & Technology |
3.6 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
Diplome 2 |
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FAS1 |
Food and Agribusiness Management ‡‡ |
3.6 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
Diplome 2 |
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FAW1 |
Food Business with Chinese Studies ‡‡ |
3.6 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
Diplome 2 |
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FOS1 |
Forestry ‡‡ |
3.6 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
Diplome 2 |
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FSS2 |
Food Science ‡‡ |
3.9 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
Diplome 2 |
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FSS6 |
Sustainable Food Systems |
3.9 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
Diplome 2 |
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HLS6 |
Horticulture ‡‡ |
3.6 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
Diplome 2 |
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HMS1 |
Human Nutrition ‡‡ |
4.8 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
Diplome 2 |
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UAS1 |
Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
3.6 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
Diplome 2 |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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Health Science |
BHS1 |
Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences |
4.8 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
Diplome 2 |
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MDS2 |
Medicine |
4.6 in High School + 6.0/10.0 in 1st Uni + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background |
Diplome 2 |
Diplome 2 |
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MDS4 |
Radiography |
4.6 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
Diplome 2 |
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MDS5 |
Physiotherapy |
5 in High School
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Diplome 2 |
Diplome 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 (NFQ Level 8) with a minimum of Second Class Honours and above, or equivalent. |
Diplome 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(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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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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Sports & Performance |
MDSK |
Sport, Health & Exercise Science |
4.6 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
Diplome 2 |
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SMS2 |
Sport & Exercise Management |
4.3 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
Diplome 2 |
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Code |
Description |
2026 Entry Requirements |
Maths |
Lab Science |
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Veterinary Medicine |
VTS1 |
Veterinary Medicine |
4.7 HS + 7.0/10.0 in 1st Uni |
Diplome 2 |
Chemistry 7 in 1st Uni or Diplome 5 |
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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 click here for more information. |
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VTS2 |
Veterinary Nursing |
4.3 in High School |
Diplome 2 |
Diplome 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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