Intermediate/Higher Secondary Certificate + 2 Years of a Bachelor's 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.
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
C at GCSE Level
IB 4 at Standard Level/3 at Higher Level or equivalent
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 ((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).