Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)
Award of Certificate - 3 subjects with at least 2 grade VI or better
Caribbean Studies not a recognised subject.
If you're following international curriculum, please see the following links for entry requirements:
Entry via the UCD International Foundation Year Programme is also available for many programmes.
Please contact us for further information.
CSEC English A grade III or better
Please refer to UCD Minimum English Language Requirements.
| If you're following an international curriculum, please see the following links for entry requirements: In some cases, entry via (opens in a new window)UCD's International Foundation Year is also available for many programmes. If you are unsure, please contact us for further information. |
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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)
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Business | BSS1 | Commerce ‡‡ | Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects | I CSEC or IV (2U) | |
| BSS2 | Economics & Finance | Grades I, I, II in 3 subjects | III (2U) | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International | Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects | I CSEC or IV (2U) | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, III CSEC or IV (1U) in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a III (2U) in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| B722 | BSc Business ‡‡ | Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects | I CSEC or IV (2U) |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects | I CSEC or IV (2U) | |
| LWS2 | Law with French | Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects | III (2U) in French | ||
| LWS6 | Law | Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects | |||
| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects | |||
| LWW2 | Law with History | Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects | |||
| LWW3 | Law with Politics | Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects | |||
| LWW4 | Law with Economics | Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects | IV (2U) | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects | |||
| LWWC | Law with Chinese | Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects | Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome. | ||
| LWWD | Criminology with Psychology | Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, III (2U) in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, III (2U) required in both.. |
| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects) ‡‡ | Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, III CSEC or IV (1U) in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a III (2U) in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level ForMathematicssubject combinations, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a III (2U) in Mathematics. |
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, III CSEC or IV (1U) in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a III (2U) in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| CCS2 | Creative & Cultural Industries | Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects | ||
| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects | ||
| CAS2 | Classics, English and History | Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects | ||
| ENS5 | English Literature | Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects | ||
| ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects | ||
| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects | ||
| HPS1 | History And Politics | Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects | ||
| HSS3 | History | Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects | ||
| HSS5 | Global Studies | Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, III CSEC or IV (1U) in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a III (2U) in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| HSS6 | European Studies | Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, III CSEC or IV (1U) in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a III (2U) in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| ISS1 | Irish Studies | Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects | ||
| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects | ||
| MCS5 | Music | Grades IV, V, V in 3 subjects |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | |
| ECS4 | BSc Economics | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | IV (2U) | ||
| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | ||
| PCS2 | BSc Psychology | Grades I, II, II in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) ‡‡ | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, a III (2U) in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, a III CSEC or IV (1U) 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 III (2U) or equivalent is required. | |
| SCS1 | Computational Social Science | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Engineering ‡ | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus‡ | Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects | III (2U) Pilot for 2025/26 |
IV (2U) |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) |
| RCS3 | City Planning & Environmental Policy ‡‡ | Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | |
| ATS4 | Architecture ‡‡ | Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | Grades I, I, II in 3 subjects | II (2U) | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects | I CSEC or IV (2U) | ||
| Science programmes, including: | |||||
| SCU1 | Science - Explore Multiple Streams ‡‡ | Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects | I CSEC or IV (2U) | I CSEC or IV (2U) | |
| 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 | |
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| Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science ‡‡ | Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | III CSEC or IV (1U) |
| CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production ‡‡ | Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | III CSEC or IV (1U) | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science ‡‡ | Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | III CSEC or IV (1U) | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business ‡‡ | Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | III CSEC or IV (1U) | |
| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine ‡‡ | Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | III CSEC or IV (1U) | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science ‡‡ | Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | III CSEC or IV (1U) | |
| ETS2 | Agricultural Systems & Technology | Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | III CSEC or IV (1U) | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management ‡‡ |
Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | III CSEC or IV (1U) | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies ‡‡ |
Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | III CSEC or IV (1U) | |
| FOS1 | Forestry ‡‡ | Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | III CSEC or IV (1U) | |
| FSS2 | Food Science ‡‡ | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | III CSEC or IV (1U) | |
| FSS6 | Sustainable Food Systems | Grades II, III, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | III CSEC or IV (1U) | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture ‡‡ | Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | III CSEC or IV (1U) | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition ‡‡ | Grades I, II, II in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | III CSEC or IV (1U) | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
Grades III, III, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | III CSEC or IV (1U) |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences | Grades I, II, II in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | III CSEC or IV (1U) |
| MDS2 | Medicine | Grades I, I, II in 3 subjects + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background |
III CSEC or IV (1U) | III CSEC or IV (1U) | |
| MDS4 | Radiography | Grades I, II, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | III CSEC or IV (1U) | |
| MDS5 | Physiotherapy | Grades I, I, II in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | III CSEC or IV (1U) | |
| 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. |
III CSEC or IV (1U) | ||
| 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. |
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| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Sports & Performance |
MDSK | Sport, Health & Exercise Science | Grades I, II, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | III CSEC or IV (1U) |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | III CSEC or IV (1U) |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | Grades I, I, II in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | Chemistry III (2U) |
| 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 | Grades II, II, III in 3 subjects | III CSEC or IV (1U) | III CSEC or IV (1U) | |
| 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 | |||