Entry Requirements

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General Requirements

(Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire) شهادة بكالوريا التعليم الثانوي
8+ subjects with overall award of Baccalauréat.

If you're following international curriculum, please see the following links for entry requirements:

Cambridge A Level 
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- US Curriculum

Entry via UCD's International Foundation Year is also available for many programmes. Click here for more details.

Please contact us for further information

English Language Requirements

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 (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
Business   BSS1 Commerce ‡ Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat 18 in Baccalauréat  
BSS2 Economics & Finance Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat & 13.0/20 in 1st Uni or Overall 20 in Baccalauréat 20 in Baccalauréat  
BSW1 Commerce International Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat 18 in Baccalauréat If choosing a language at Beginners Level, 14 in Baccalauréat in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a 20 in Baccalauréat in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level
B722 BSc Business ‡ Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat 18 in Baccalauréat  

 

  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Other Language
Law BSJ4 Business & Law Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat 18 in Baccalauréat  
LWS2 Law with French Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat   10 in 1st Uni in French 
LWS6 Law Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat    
LWW1 Law with Philosophy Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat    
LWW2 Law with History Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat    
LWW3  Law with Politics  Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat    
LWW4 Law with Economics Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat 18 in Baccalauréat  
 LWW9 Law with Social Justice  Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat    
LWWC  Law with Chinese  Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat   Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome.
LWWD  Criminology with Psychology  Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat    

 

  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements
Liberal Arts &
Sciences
LBS1 Liberal Arts and Sciences Overall 12 in Baccalauréat

 

  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths
Sustainability STS1 BSc Sustainability Overall 12.5 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat

 

  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths
Sustainability STS1 BSc Sustainability Overall 12.5 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat

 

 

  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Other Language
Social
Sciences
COS1 Philosophy, Politics & Economics Overall 12.5 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat  
ECS4 BSc Economics Overall 12.5 in Baccalauréat 19 in Baccalauréat  
EMS1 Economics, Mathematics & Statistics Overall 12.5 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat  
LSS2 Archaeology, Geography & History Overall 12.5 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat  
PCS2 BSc Psychology Overall 15 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat  
SBU2 BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology Overall 12.5 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat  
SBU3 BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) ‡ Overall 12.5 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat

Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, a 20 in Baccalauréat in Mathematics is required.

In order to study Economics, a 14 in Baccalauréat 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 20 in Baccalauréat or equivalent is required.
 SCS1 Computational Social Science Overall 12.5 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat  

 

  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Engineering ‡ NUS1 Engineering Omnibus Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat 20 in Baccalauréat

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Ecctis OMPT-D: 55%

 

  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths
Architecture   LDS2 Landscape Architecture Overall 12 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat
RCS3 City Planning & Environmental Policy ‡ Overall 12 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat
ATS4 Architecture ‡ Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat

 

  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Science,
Computer Science
&
Actuarial Science
  
BSS3 Actuarial and Financial Studies Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat & 13.0/20 in 1st Uni or Overall 20 in Baccalauréat 12 in 1st Uni  
CSSA Computer Science Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat 18 in Baccalauréat  
Science programmes, including:
SCU1 Science - Explore Multiple Streams ‡ Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat 18 in Baccalauréat 18 in Baccalauréat
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 ‡ Overall 12 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat
CPS1 Animal & Crop Production ‡ Overall 12 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat
CPS3 Crop Science ‡ Overall 12 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat
DBS1 Dairy Business ‡ Overall 12 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat
EQS1 Animal Science - Equine ‡ Overall 12 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat
ESS1 AgriEnvironmental Science ‡ Overall 12 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat
ETS2 Agricultural Systems & Technology Overall 12 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat
FAS1 Food and Agribusiness
Management ‡
Overall 12 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat
FAW1 Food Business with Chinese
Studies ‡
Overall 12 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat
FOS1 Forestry ‡ Overall 12 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat
FSS2 Food Science ‡ Overall 12.5 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat
FSS6 Sustainable Food Systems Overall 12.5 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat
HLS6 Horticulture ‡ Overall 12 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat
HMS1 Human Nutrition ‡ Overall 15 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat
UAS1 Agricultural Science - Omnibus
(You can decide on your area of
study during first year).
Overall 12 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat

 

  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Health Science BHS1 Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences Overall 15 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat
MDS2 Medicine  Overall 14 in Baccalauréat & 10.0/20 in 1st Uni
+ Interview
Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background
14 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat
MDS4 Radiography Overall 14 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat
MDS5 Physiotherapy Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat & 13.0/20 in 1st Uni or Overall 20 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat
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. 

14 in Baccalauréat
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.

 

  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Sports &
Performance
MDSK Sport, Health & Exercise Science Overall 14 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat
SMS2 Sport & Exercise Management Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat
  Code Description 2025 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Veterinary Medicine VTS1  Veterinary Medicine Overall 15 in Baccalauréat & 10.0/20 in 1st Uni 14 in Baccalauréat Chemistry 20 in Baccalauréat
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 Overall 13.5 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat 14 in Baccalauréat
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

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