General Requirements
New Brunswick High School Graduation Diploma
Overall award of the Diploma with five acceptable Grade 12 academic subjects (college preparatory: 120, 121 or 122), including English and overall average of 65%.
Courses in workplace experience, Challenge for Credit subjects, career courses, and cooperative courses are not acceptable for admission consideration (i.e. Reading Tutor, Cooperative Education).
English Language Requirements
High School Graduation Diploma English 60%.
For additional information, please refer to
UCD Minimum English Language Requirements
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 (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.
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 ‡‡ |
Anglophone: 82% Average Franco: 81% Average |
75% | |
| BSS2 | Economics & Finance |
Anglophone: 85% Average Franco: 85% Average |
85% | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International |
Anglophone: 82% Average Franco: 81% Average |
75% | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 85% in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| B722 | BSc Business ‡‡ |
Anglophone: 82% Average Franco: 81% Average |
75% |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law |
Anglophone: 82% Average Franco: 81% Average |
75% | |
| LWS2 | Law with French |
Anglophone: 82% Average Franco: 81% Average |
90% in French | ||
| LWS6 | Law |
Anglophone: 82% Average Franco: 81% Average |
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| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy |
Anglophone: 82% Average Franco: 81% Average |
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| LWW2 | Law with History |
Anglophone: 82% Average Franco: 81% Average |
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| LWW3 | Law with Politics |
Anglophone: 82% Average Franco: 81% Average |
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| LWW4 | Law with Economics |
Anglophone: 82% Average Franco: 81% Average |
75% | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice |
Anglophone: 82% Average Franco: 81% Average |
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| LWWC | Law with Chinese |
Anglophone: 82% Average Franco: 81% Average |
Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome. | ||
| LWWD | Criminology with Psychology |
Anglophone: 82% Average Franco: 81% Average |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages |
Anglophone: 79% Average Franco: 79% Average |
At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, 85% in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, 85% required in both.. |
| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects) ‡‡ |
Anglophone: 74% Average Franco: 75% Average |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 85% 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 85% in Mathematics. |
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures |
Anglophone: 74% Average Franco: 75% Average |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 85% in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| CCS2 | Creative & Cultural Industries |
Anglophone: 74% Average Franco: 75% Average |
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| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology |
Anglophone: 74% Average Franco: 75% Average |
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| CAS2 | Classics, English and History |
Anglophone: 74% Average Franco: 75% Average |
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| ENS5 | English Literature |
Anglophone: 74% Average Franco: 75% Average |
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| ENS6 | English with Creative Writing |
Anglophone: 74% Average Franco: 75% Average |
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| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film |
Anglophone: 74% Average Franco: 75% Average |
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| HPS1 | History And Politics |
Anglophone: 74% Average Franco: 75% Average |
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| HSS3 | History |
Anglophone: 74% Average Franco: 75% Average |
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| HSS5 | Global Studies |
Anglophone: 74% Average Franco: 75% Average |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 85% in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| HSS6 | European Studies |
Anglophone: 74% Average Franco: 75% Average |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 85% in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| ISS1 | Irish Studies |
Anglophone: 74% Average Franco: 75% Average |
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| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama |
Anglophone: 74% Average Franco: 75% Average |
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| MCS5 | Music |
Anglophone: 74% Average Franco: 75% Average |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences |
Anglophone: 77% Average Franco: 77% Average |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability |
Anglophone: 79% Average Franco: 79% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics |
Anglophone: 79% Average Franco: 79% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | |
| ECS4 | BSc Economics |
Anglophone: 79% Average Franco: 79% Average |
80% | ||
| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics |
Anglophone: 79% Average Franco: 79% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | ||
| LSS2 | Archaeology, Geography & History |
Anglophone: 79% Average Franco: 79% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | ||
| PCS2 | BSc Psychology |
Anglophone: 84% Average Franco: 84% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology |
Anglophone: 79% Average Franco: 79% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) ‡‡ |
Anglophone: 79% Average Franco: 79% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone
Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, a 85% in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, a 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone 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 85% or equivalent is required. | |
| SCS1 | Computational Social Science |
Anglophone: 79% Average Franco: 79% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering ‡ | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus‡ |
Anglophone: 82% Average Franco: 81% Average |
85%
Pilot for 2025/26 Ecctis OMPT-D: 55% |
75% |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture |
Anglophone: 77% Average Franco: 77% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone |
| RCS3 | City Planning & Environmental Policy ‡‡ |
Anglophone: 77% Average Franco: 77% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | |
| ATS4 | Architecture ‡‡ |
Anglophone: 82% Average Franco: 81% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies |
Anglophone: 85% Average Franco: 85% Average |
95% | |
| CSSA | Computer Science |
Anglophone: 82% Average Franco: 81% Average |
75% | ||
| Science programmes, including: | |||||
| SCU1 | Science - Explore Multiple Streams ‡‡ |
Anglophone: 82% Average Franco: 81% Average |
75% | 75% | |
| 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 the Science Brochure for details! | |||||
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science ‡‡ |
Anglophone: 78% Average Franco: 78% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone |
| CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production ‡‡ |
Anglophone: 78% Average Franco: 78% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science ‡‡ |
Anglophone: 78% Average Franco: 78% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business ‡‡ |
Anglophone: 78% Average Franco: 78% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | |
| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine ‡‡ |
Anglophone: 78% Average Franco: 78% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science ‡‡ |
Anglophone: 78% Average Franco: 78% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | |
| ETS2 | Agricultural Systems & Technology |
Anglophone: 78% Average Franco: 78% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management ‡‡ |
Anglophone: 78% Average Franco: 78% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies ‡‡ |
Anglophone: 78% Average Franco: 78% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | |
| FOS1 | Forestry ‡‡ |
Anglophone: 78% Average Franco: 78% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | |
| FSS2 | Food Science ‡‡ |
Anglophone: 79% Average Franco: 79% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | |
| FSS6 | Sustainable Food Systems |
Anglophone: 79% Average Franco: 79% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture ‡‡ |
Anglophone: 78% Average Franco: 78% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition ‡‡ |
Anglophone: 84% Average Franco: 84% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
Anglophone: 78% Average Franco: 78% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences |
Anglophone: 84% Average Franco: 84% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone |
| MDS2 | Medicine |
Anglophone: 86% Average Franco: 87% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | |
| MDS4 | Radiography |
Anglophone: 84% Average Franco: 83% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | |
| MDS5 | Physiotherapy |
Anglophone: 85% Average Franco: 85% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | |
| MDSJ | 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. |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | ||
| 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 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Performance |
MDSK | Sport, Health & Exercise Science |
Anglophone: 84% Average Franco: 83% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management |
Anglophone: 82% Average Franco: 81% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine |
Anglophone: 86% Average Franco: 87% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | Chemistry 85% |
| 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. For full details and to complete your records of experience, please click here for more information. | |||||
| VTS2 | Veterinary Nursing |
Anglophone: 82% Average Franco: 81% Average |
60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | 60% Anglophone or 55% Francophone | |
| 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 | |||