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General Requirements

High School Graduation Diploma

5 credits awarded in at least four subject areas designated S (Specialized), G (General), or U (Dual Credit – University), with a minimum of three Grade 12 S or U credits, with not less than 65% in each course

If you're following international curriculum, please see the following links for entry requirements:

Entry via (opens in a new window)UCD's International Foundation Year is also available for many programmes.

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 ((opens in a new window)(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)(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)

  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Other Language
Business   BSS1 Commerce ‡‡ 71% Average 65%  
BSS2 Economics & Finance 77% Average 75%  
BSW1 Commerce International 71% Average 65% If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 50% or 60% G or 80% F in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 75% in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level
B722 BSc Business ‡‡ 71% Average 65%  



  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Other Language
Law BSJ4 Business & Law 71% Average 65%  
LWS2 Law with French 71% Average   80% in French 
LWS6 Law 71% Average    
LWW1 Law with Philosophy 71% Average    
LWW2 Law with History 71% Average    
LWW3  Law with Politics  71% Average    
LWW4 Law with Economics 71% Average 65%  
 LWW9 Law with Social Justice  71% Average    
LWWC  Law with Chinese  71% Average   Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome.
LWWD  Criminology with Psychology  71% Average    



  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Other Language
Arts & Humanities BAU4 BA Modern Languages 67% Average

At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, 75% in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, 75% required in both..
BAU5 BA Arts (2 subjects) ‡‡ 58% Average

If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 50% or 60% G or 80% F in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 75% in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level

ForMathematicssubject combinations, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a 75% in Mathematics.
AYS1 Languages, Linguistics and Cultures 58% Average If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 50% or 60% G or 80% F in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 75% in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level
CCS2 Creative & Cultural Industries  58% Average  
CAS1 Classics, Art History and Archaeology 58% Average  
CAS2 Classics, English and History 58% Average  
ENS5 English Literature 58% Average  
ENS6 English with Creative Writing 58% Average  
ENS7 English, Drama and Film 58% Average  
HPS1 History And Politics 58% Average  
HSS3 History 58% Average  
HSS5 Global Studies 58% Average If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 50% or 60% G or 80% F in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 75% in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level
HSS6 European Studies 58% Average If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 50% or 60% G or 80% F in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 75% in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level
ISS1 Irish Studies 58% Average  
MCS4 Music, Film and Drama 58% Average  
  MCS5 Music 58% Average  



  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements
Liberal Arts &
Sciences		 LBS1 Liberal Arts and Sciences 63% Average



  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths
Sustainability STS1 BSc Sustainability 67% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F



  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Other Language
Social
Sciences		 COS1 Philosophy, Politics & Economics 67% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F  
ECS4 BSc Economics 67% Average 70%  
EMS1 Economics, Mathematics & Statistics 67% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F  
PCS2 BSc Psychology 75% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F  
SBU2 BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology 67% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F  
SBU3 BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) ‡‡ 67% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F

Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, a 75% in Mathematics is required.

In order to study Economics, a 50% or 60% G or 80% F 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 75% or equivalent is required.
 SCS1 Computational Social Science 67% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F  



  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Engineering ‡ NUS1 Engineering Omnibus‡ 71% Average 75%

Pilot for 2025/26

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 65%



  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths
Architecture   LDS2 Landscape Architecture 63% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F
RCS3 City Planning & Environmental Policy ‡‡ 63% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F
ATS4 Architecture ‡‡ 71% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F



  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Science,
Computer Science
&
Actuarial Science  		 BSS3 Actuarial and Financial Studies 77% Average 85%  
CSSA Computer Science 71% Average 65%  
Science programmes, including:
SCU1 Science - Explore Multiple Streams ‡‡ 71% Average 65% 65%
BLS1 Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences ‡‡
CHS2 Chemistry ‡ (includes Medicinal/Sustainable/Biophysical)‡
EES1 Earth & Environmental Sciences ‡‡
MHS2 Mathematics ‡ (includes Applied/Financial/Statistics)‡
PYS2 Physics ‡ (includes Theoretical/Astronomy & Space Science)‡
Check out theScience Brochurefor details!



  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Agricultural
Science		 ANS1 Animal Science ‡‡ 65% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F 50% or 60% G or 80% F
CPS1 Animal & Crop Production ‡‡ 65% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F 50% or 60% G or 80% F
CPS3 Crop Science ‡‡ 65% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F 50% or 60% G or 80% F
DBS1 Dairy Business ‡‡ 65% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F 50% or 60% G or 80% F
EQS1 Animal Science - Equine ‡‡ 65% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F 50% or 60% G or 80% F
ESS1 AgriEnvironmental Science ‡‡ 65% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F 50% or 60% G or 80% F
ETS2 Agricultural Systems & Technology 65% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F 50% or 60% G or 80% F
FAS1 Food and Agribusiness
Management ‡‡		 65% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F 50% or 60% G or 80% F
FAW1 Food Business with Chinese
Studies ‡‡		 65% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F 50% or 60% G or 80% F
FOS1 Forestry ‡‡ 65% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F 50% or 60% G or 80% F
FSS2 Food Science ‡‡ 67% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F 50% or 60% G or 80% F
FSS6 Sustainable Food Systems 67% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F 50% or 60% G or 80% F
HLS6 Horticulture ‡‡ 65% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F 50% or 60% G or 80% F
HMS1 Human Nutrition ‡‡ 75% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F 50% or 60% G or 80% F
UAS1 Agricultural Science - Omnibus
(You can decide on your area of
study during first year).		 65% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F 50% or 60% G or 80% F



  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Health Science BHS1 Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences 75% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F 50% or 60% G or 80% F
MDS2 Medicine  77% Average
+ Interview
Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background		 50% or 60% G or 80% F 50% or 60% G or 80% F
MDS4 Radiography 73% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F 50% or 60% G or 80% F
MDS5 Physiotherapy 77% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F 50% or 60% G or 80% F
MDSJ Diagnostic Radiography
(Graduate Entry)

The 2.5-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold a4-year Bachelor degree ((opens in a new window)NFQ Level 8) with a minimum of Second Class Honours and above, or equivalent. 

 50% or 60% G or 80% F
MDS9 Medicine (Graduate Entry)

The 4-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold a4-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 2025, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 September 2023). MCAT: must have been taken within two years from 01 August prior to the start of programme (i.e. for admission in September 2025, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 August 2023).

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 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Sports &
Performance		 MDSK Sport, Health & Exercise Science 73% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F 50% or 60% G or 80% F
SMS2 Sport & Exercise Management 71% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F 50% or 60% G or 80% F



  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Veterinary Medicine VTS1  Veterinary Medicine 79% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F Chemistry 75%
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 2025, between 1st February 2022 and 5th July 2025, and all details must be submitted by 5th July 2025 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.
VTS2 Veterinary Nursing 71% Average 50% or 60% G or 80% F 50% or 60% G or 80% F
VTS3 Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry) The 4 year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold a4-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