General Requirements
Award of Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio
Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio – ENEM required for competitive programmes
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
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 ‡‡ | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 | Certificado 7 | |
| BSS2 | Economics & Finance | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 + 10 1st Uni | Certificado 9 | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 | Certificado 7 | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Certificado 5 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a Certificado 9 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| B722 | BSc Business ‡‡ | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 | Certificado 7 |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 | Certificado 7 | |
| LWS2 | Law with French | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 | 1st Uni C Equivalent in French | ||
| LWS6 | Law | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 | |||
| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 | |||
| LWW2 | Law with History | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 | |||
| LWW3 | Law with Politics | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 | |||
| LWW4 | Law with Economics | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 | Certificado 7 | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 | |||
| LWWC | Law with Chinese | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 | Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome. | ||
| LWWD | Criminology with Psychology | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 1500 |
At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, Certificado 9 in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, Certificado 9 required in both.. |
| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects) ‡‡ | 8 Average in 5 subjects |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Certificado 5 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a Certificado 9 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 Certificado 9 in Mathematics. |
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | 8 Average in 5 subjects | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Certificado 5 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a Certificado 9 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| CCS2 | Creative & Cultural Industries | 8 Average in 5 subjects | ||
| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | 8 Average in 5 subjects | ||
| CAS2 | Classics, English and History | 8 Average in 5 subjects | ||
| ENS5 | English Literature | 8 Average in 5 subjects | ||
| ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | 8 Average in 5 subjects | ||
| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | 8 Average in 5 subjects | ||
| HPS1 | History And Politics | 8 Average in 5 subjects | ||
| HSS3 | History | 8 Average in 5 subjects | ||
| HSS5 | Global Studies | 8 Average in 5 subjects | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Certificado 5 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a Certificado 9 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| HSS6 | European Studies | 8 Average in 5 subjects | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, Certificado 5 in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a Certificado 9 in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| ISS1 | Irish Studies | 8 Average in 5 subjects | ||
| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | 8 Average in 5 subjects | ||
| MCS5 | Music | 8 Average in 5 subjects |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | 9.4 Average in 5 subjects |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 1500 | Certificado 5 |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 1500 | Certificado 5 | |
| ECS4 | BSc Economics | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 1500 | Certificado 8 | ||
| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 1500 | Certificado 5 | ||
| LSS2 | Archaeology, Geography & History | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 1500 | Certificado 5 | ||
| PCS2 | BSc Psychology | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 + 8 1st Uni | Certificado 5 | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 1500 | Certificado 5 | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) ‡‡ | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 1500 | Certificado 5
Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, a Certificado 9 in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, a Certificado 5 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 Certificado 9 or equivalent is required. | |
| SCS1 | Computational Social Science | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 1500 | Certificado 5 |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering ‡ | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus‡ | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 | Certificado 9
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| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | 9.4 Average in 5 subjects | Certificado 5 |
| RCS3 | City Planning & Environmental Policy ‡‡ | 9.4 Average in 5 subjects | Certificado 5 | |
| ATS4 | Architecture ‡‡ | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 | Certificado 5 |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 + 10 1st Uni | 1st Uni B Equivalent | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 | Certificado 7 | ||
| Science programmes, including: | |||||
| SCU1 | Science - Explore Multiple Streams ‡‡ | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 | Certificado 7 | Certificado 7 | |
| 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 ‡‡ | 10 Average in 5 subjects | Certificado 5 | Certificado 5 |
| CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production ‡‡ | 10 Average in 5 subjects | Certificado 5 | Certificado 5 | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science ‡‡ | 10 Average in 5 subjects | Certificado 5 | Certificado 5 | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business ‡‡ | 10 Average in 5 subjects | Certificado 5 | Certificado 5 | |
| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine ‡‡ | 10 Average in 5 subjects | Certificado 5 | Certificado 5 | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science ‡‡ | 10 Average in 5 subjects | Certificado 5 | Certificado 5 | |
| ETS2 | Agricultural Systems & Technology | 10 Average in 5 subjects | Certificado 5 | Certificado 5 | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management ‡‡ |
10 Average in 5 subjects | Certificado 5 | Certificado 5 | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies ‡‡ |
10 Average in 5 subjects | Certificado 5 | Certificado 5 | |
| FOS1 | Forestry ‡‡ | 10 Average in 5 subjects | Certificado 5 | Certificado 5 | |
| FSS2 | Food Science ‡‡ | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 1500 | Certificado 5 | Certificado 5 | |
| FSS6 | Sustainable Food Systems | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 1500 | Certificado 5 | Certificado 5 | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture ‡‡ | 10 Average in 5 subjects | Certificado 5 | Certificado 5 | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition ‡‡ | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 + 8 1st Uni | Certificado 5 | Certificado 5 | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
10 Average in 5 subjects | Certificado 5 | Certificado 5 |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 + 8 1st Uni | Certificado 5 | Certificado 5 |
| MDS2 | Medicine | N/A | Certificado 5 | Certificado 5 | |
| MDS4 | Radiography | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 + 6 1st Uni | Certificado 5 | Certificado 5 | |
| MDS5 | Physiotherapy | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 + 10 1st Uni | Certificado 5 | Certificado 5 | |
| 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. |
Certificado 5 | ||
| 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 | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 + 6 1st Uni | Certificado 5 | Certificado 5 |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 | Certificado 5 | Certificado 5 |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | N/A | Certificado 5 | Chemistry Certificado 9 |
| 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 | 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 | Certificado 5 | Certificado 5 | |
| 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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