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General Requirements

Lise Diplomasi + Lisans Yerleştirme Sinavi (LYS).
Minimum 3 subjects at Grade 5 and 4 subjects at Grade 2, in addition to LYS. Competitive courses will require applicants to present with Ön-Lisans Diplomasi or 1 year of Bachelor Degree at a recognised university with acceptable grades.

or UCD International Foundation Year

Cambridge A Level or International Baccalaureate Diploma applicants should refer to the relevant linked webpages.

Alternatively, the online Undergraduate Prospectus  details A Level and International Baccalaureate Diploma entry requirements.

Applicants taking US curriculum exams (High School Diploma, Advanced Placement (AP), SAT, ACT, SAT II) should refer to entry requirements for the USA.

Contact mea@ucd.ie for further information.

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.

 

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
Business   BSS1 Commerce ‡‡ 75% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent C2 3rd Level or 4.5 Lise  
BSS2 Economics & Finance 92% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent B3 3rd Level  
BSW1 Commerce International 75% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent C2 3rd Level or 4.5 Lise If choosing a language at Beginners Level, D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a B3 3rd Level in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level
B722 BSc Business ‡‡ 75% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent C2 3rd Level or 4.5 Lise  




  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Other Language
Law BSJ4 Business & Law 75% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent C2 3rd Level or 4.5 Lise  
LWS2 Law with French 75% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent   B2 3rd Level in French 
LWS6 Law 75% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent    
LWW1 Law with Philosophy 75% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent    
LWW2 Law with History 75% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent    
LWW3  Law with Politics  75% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent    
LWW4 Law with Economics 75% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent C2 3rd Level or 5 Lise  
 LWW9 Law with Social Justice  75% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent    
LWWC  Law with Chinese  75% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent   Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome.
LWWD  Criminology with Psychology  75% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent    




  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Other Language
Arts & Humanities BAU4 BA Modern Languages 90% Average in Lise

At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, B3 3rd Level in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, B3 3rd Level required in both..
BAU5 BA Arts (2 subjects) ‡‡ 67% Average in Lise

If choosing a language at Beginners Level, D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a B3 3rd Level in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level

ForMathematicssubject combinations, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a B3 3rd Level in Mathematics.
AYS1 Languages, Linguistics and Cultures 67% Average in Lise If choosing a language at Beginners Level, D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a B3 3rd Level in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level
CCS2 Creative & Cultural Industries  67% Average in Lise  
CAS1 Classics, Art History and Archaeology 67% Average in Lise  
CAS2 Classics, English and History 67% Average in Lise  
ENS5 English Literature 67% Average in Lise  
ENS6 English with Creative Writing 67% Average in Lise  
ENS7 English, Drama and Film 67% Average in Lise  
HPS1 History And Politics 67% Average in Lise  
HSS3 History 67% Average in Lise  
HSS5 Global Studies 67% Average in Lise If choosing a language at Beginners Level, D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a B3 3rd Level in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level
HSS6 European Studies 67% Average in Lise If choosing a language at Beginners Level, D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a B3 3rd Level in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level
ISS1 Irish Studies 67% Average in Lise  
MCS4 Music, Film and Drama 67% Average in Lise  
  MCS5 Music 67% Average in Lise  




  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements
Liberal Arts &
Sciences		 LBS1 Liberal Arts and Sciences 78% Average in Lise




  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths
Sustainability STS1 BSc Sustainability 90% Average in Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise




  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Other Language
Social
Sciences		 COS1 Philosophy, Politics & Economics 90% Average in Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise  
ECS4 BSc Economics 90% Average in Lise C1 3rd Level  
EMS1 Economics, Mathematics & Statistics 90% Average in Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise  
PCS2 BSc Psychology 86% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise  
SBU2 BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology 90% Average in Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise  
SBU3 BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) ‡‡ 90% Average in Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise

Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, a B3 3rd Level in Mathematics is required.

In order to study Economics, a D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise 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 B3 3rd Level or equivalent is required.
 SCS1 Computational Social Science 90% Average in Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise  




  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Engineering ‡ NUS1 Engineering Omnibus‡ 75% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent B3 3rd Level

Pilot for 2025/26

(opens in a new window)Ecctis OMPT-D: 55%

 C2 3rd Level or 5 Lise




  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths
Architecture   LDS2 Landscape Architecture 78% Average in Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise
RCS3 City Planning & Environmental Policy ‡‡ 78% Average in Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise
ATS4 Architecture ‡‡ 75% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise




  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Science,
Computer Science
&
Actuarial Science  		 BSS3 Actuarial and Financial Studies 92% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent B1 3rd Level  
CSSA Computer Science 75% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent C2 3rd Level or 4.5 Lise  
Science programmes, including:
SCU1 Science - Explore Multiple Streams ‡‡ 75% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent C2 3rd Level or 4.5 Lise C2 3rd Level or 4.5 Lise
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 ‡‡ 84% Average in Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise
CPS1 Animal & Crop Production ‡‡ 84% Average in Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise
CPS3 Crop Science ‡‡ 84% Average in Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise
DBS1 Dairy Business ‡‡ 84% Average in Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise
EQS1 Animal Science - Equine ‡‡ 84% Average in Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise
ESS1 AgriEnvironmental Science ‡‡ 84% Average in Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise
ETS2 Agricultural Systems & Technology 84% Average in Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise
FAS1 Food and Agribusiness
Management ‡‡		 84% Average in Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise
FAW1 Food Business with Chinese
Studies ‡‡		 84% Average in Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise
FOS1 Forestry ‡‡ 84% Average in Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise
FSS2 Food Science ‡‡ 90% Average in Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise
FSS6 Sustainable Food Systems 90% Average in Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise
HLS6 Horticulture ‡‡ 84% Average in Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise
HMS1 Human Nutrition ‡‡ 86% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise
UAS1 Agricultural Science - Omnibus
(You can decide on your area of
study during first year).		 84% Average in Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise




  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Health Science BHS1 Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences 86% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise
MDS2 Medicine  90% Average in Lise & 7.0/10.0 GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent
+ Interview
Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background		 D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise
MDS4 Radiography 82% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise
MDS5 Physiotherapy 92% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise
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. 

 D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise
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 82% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise
SMS2 Sport & Exercise Management 75% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise




  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Veterinary Medicine VTS1  Veterinary Medicine 93% Average in Lise & 8.0/10.0 GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise Chemistry B3 3rd Level
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 75% Average in Lise & 5.0GPA in 1st Uni or equivalent D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise D1 3rd Level or 2 Lise
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