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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

English Language Requirements

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 ‡ 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.

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  10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 + 9 1st Uni
+ Interview
Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background
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.

 

  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 10 Average in 5 subjects + ENEM 4000 + 10 1st Uni 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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