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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 ‡‡ 17.5/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 13/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 15/20 average is required.  
BSS2 Economics & Finance 20/20 Average or 18/20 Average + 14.5/20 in 1st Uni If co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required.  
BSW1 Commerce International 17.5/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 13/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 15/20 average is required. If choosing a language at Beginners Level, If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a If co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required. in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level
B722 BSc Business ‡‡ 17.5/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 13/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 15/20 average is required.  



  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Other Language
Law BSJ4 Business & Law 17.5/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 13/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 15/20 average is required.  
LWS2 Law with French 17.5/20 Average   If co-efficient is more than 5, 16/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 18/20 average is required. in French 
LWS6 Law 17.5/20 Average    
LWW1 Law with Philosophy 17.5/20 Average    
LWW2 Law with History 17.5/20 Average    
LWW3  Law with Politics  17.5/20 Average    
LWW4 Law with Economics 17.5/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 13/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 15/20 average is required.  
 LWW9 Law with Social Justice  17.5/20 Average    
LWWC  Law with Chinese  17.5/20 Average   Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome.
LWWD  Criminology with Psychology  17.5/20 Average    



  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Other Language
Arts & Humanities BAU4 BA Modern Languages 16/20 Average

At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, If co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required. in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, If co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required. required in both..
BAU5 BA Arts (2 subjects) ‡‡ 12/20 Average

If choosing a language at Beginners Level, If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a If co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required. in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level

ForMathematicssubject combinations, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a If co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required. in Mathematics.
AYS1 Languages, Linguistics and Cultures 12/20 Average If choosing a language at Beginners Level, If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a If co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required. in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level
CCS2 Creative & Cultural Industries  12/20 Average  
CAS1 Classics, Art History and Archaeology 12/20 Average  
CAS2 Classics, English and History 12/20 Average  
ENS5 English Literature 12/20 Average  
ENS6 English with Creative Writing 12/20 Average  
ENS7 English, Drama and Film 12/20 Average  
HPS1 History And Politics 12/20 Average  
HSS3 History 12/20 Average  
HSS5 Global Studies 12/20 Average If choosing a language at Beginners Level, If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a If co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required. in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level
HSS6 European Studies 12/20 Average If choosing a language at Beginners Level, If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a If co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required. in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level
ISS1 Irish Studies 12/20 Average  
MCS4 Music, Film and Drama 12/20 Average  
MCS5 Music 12/20 Average  



  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements
Liberal Arts &
Sciences		 LBS1 Liberal Arts and Sciences 14/20 Average



  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths
Sustainability STS1 BSc Sustainability 16/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.



  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Other Language
Social
Sciences		 COS1 Philosophy, Politics & Economics 16/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.  
ECS4 BSc Economics 16/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 14/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 16/20 average is required.  
EMS1 Economics, Mathematics & Statistics 16/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.  
PCS2 BSc Psychology 19.5/20 Average or 17/20 Average + 14.5/20 in 1st Uni If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.  
SBU2 BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology 16/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.  
SBU3 BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) ‡‡ 16/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.

Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, a If co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required. in Mathematics is required.

In order to study Economics, a If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. 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 If co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required. or equivalent is required.
 SCS1 Computational Social Science 16/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.  



  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Engineering ‡ NUS1 Engineering Omnibus‡ 17.5/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required.

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 If co-efficient is more than 5, 13/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 15/20 average is required.



  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths
Architecture   LDS2 Landscape Architecture 14/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
RCS3 City Planning & Environmental Policy ‡‡ 14/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
ATS4 Architecture ‡‡ 17.5/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.



  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Science,
Computer Science
&
Actuarial Science  		 BSS3 Actuarial and Financial Studies 20/20 Average or 18/20 Average + 14.5/20 in 1st Uni If co-efficient is more than 5, 17/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 19/20 average is required.  
CSSA Computer Science 17.5/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 13/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 15/20 average is required.  
Science programmes, including:
SCU1 Science - Explore Multiple Streams ‡‡ 17.5/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 13/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is more than 5, 13/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 15/20 average is required.
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)‡
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  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Agricultural
Science		 ANS1 Animal Science ‡‡ 15/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
CPS1 Animal & Crop Production ‡‡ 15/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
CPS3 Crop Science ‡‡ 15/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
DBS1 Dairy Business ‡‡ 15/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
EQS1 Animal Science - Equine ‡‡ 15/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
ESS1 AgriEnvironmental Science ‡‡ 15/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
ETS2 Agricultural Systems & Technology 15/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
FAS1 Food and Agribusiness
Management ‡‡		 15/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
FAW1 Food Business with Chinese
Studies ‡‡		 15/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
FOS1 Forestry ‡‡ 15/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
FSS2 Food Science ‡‡ 16/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
FSS6 Sustainable Food Systems 16/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
HLS6 Horticulture ‡‡ 15/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
HMS1 Human Nutrition ‡‡ 19.5/20 Average or 17/20 Average + 14.5/20 in 1st Uni If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
UAS1 Agricultural Science - Omnibus
(You can decide on your area of
study during first year).		 15/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.



  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Health Science BHS1 Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences 19.5/20 Average or 17/20 Average + 14.5/20 in 1st Uni If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
MDS2 Medicine  18/20 Average + 16/20 in 1st Uni
+ Interview
Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background		 If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
MDS4 Radiography 19/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
MDS5 Physiotherapy 20/20 Average or 18/20 Average + 14.5/20 in 1st Uni If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
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. 

 If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
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 19/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
SMS2 Sport & Exercise Management 17.5/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.



  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Veterinary Medicine VTS1  Veterinary Medicine 18.5/20 Average + 18/20 in 1st Uni If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. Chemistry If co-efficient is more than 5, 15/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 17/20 average is required.
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 17.5/20 Average If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required. If co-efficient is more than 5, 10/20 average is required. If co-efficient is less than 4, 11/20 average is required.
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