General Requirements
STPM (Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia) (Malaysia Higher School Certificate)
6 subjects between SPM/O Level and STPM with at least C-C- at STPM
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.
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English Language Requirements
TOEFL/IELTS unless at University Level
Please refer to
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.
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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 | |
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| Business | BSS1 | Commerce ‡‡ |
B,B,B-,B- or equivalent Average GPA 2.8 |
STPM D+ or SPM B | |
| BSS2 | Economics & Finance |
A,A-,B,B or equivalent Average GPA 3.4 |
STPM C+ | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International |
B,B,B-,B- or equivalent Average GPA 2.8 |
STPM D+ or SPM B | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, STPM D or SPM C in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a STPM C+ in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| B722 | BSc Business ‡‡ |
B,B,B-,B- or equivalent Average GPA 2.8 |
STPM D+ or SPM B |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
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| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law |
B,B,B-,B- or equivalent Average GPA 2.8 |
STPM D+ or SPM B | |
| LWS2 | Law with French |
B,B,B-,B- or equivalent Average GPA 2.8 |
STPM B- in French | ||
| LWS6 | Law |
B,B,B-,B- or equivalent Average GPA 2.8 |
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| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy |
B,B,B-,B- or equivalent Average GPA 2.8 |
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| LWW2 | Law with History |
B,B,B-,B- or equivalent Average GPA 2.8 |
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| LWW3 | Law with Politics |
B,B,B-,B- or equivalent Average GPA 2.8 |
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| LWW4 | Law with Economics |
B,B,B-,B- or equivalent Average GPA 2.8 |
STPM D+ | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice |
B,B,B-,B- or equivalent Average GPA 2.8 |
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| LWWC | Law with Chinese |
B,B,B-,B- or equivalent Average GPA 2.8 |
Note: No prior knowledge of Mandarin required. Those with prior knowledge of Mandarin are most welcome. | ||
| LWWD | Criminology with Psychology |
B,B,B-,B- or equivalent Average GPA 2.8 |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages |
B-,C+,C+,C+ or equivalent Average GPA 2.4 |
At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, STPM C+ in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, STPM C+ required in both.. |
| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects) ‡‡ |
C-,C-,C-,D+ or equivalent Average GPA 1.6 |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, STPM D or SPM C in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a STPM C+ 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 STPM C+ in Mathematics. |
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| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures |
C-,C-,C-,D+ or equivalent Average GPA 1.6 |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, STPM D or SPM C in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a STPM C+ in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| CCS2 | Creative & Cultural Industries |
C-,C-,C-,D+ or equivalent Average GPA 1.6 |
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| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology |
C-,C-,C-,D+ or equivalent Average GPA 1.6 |
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| CAS2 | Classics, English and History |
C-,C-,C-,D+ or equivalent Average GPA 1.6 |
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| ENS5 | English Literature |
C-,C-,C-,D+ or equivalent Average GPA 1.6 |
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| ENS6 | English with Creative Writing |
C-,C-,C-,D+ or equivalent Average GPA 1.6 |
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| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film |
C-,C-,C-,D+ or equivalent Average GPA 1.6 |
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| HPS1 | History And Politics |
C-,C-,C-,D+ or equivalent Average GPA 1.6 |
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| HSS3 | History |
C-,C-,C-,D+ or equivalent Average GPA 1.6 |
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| HSS5 | Global Studies |
C-,C-,C-,D+ or equivalent Average GPA 1.6 |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, STPM D or SPM C in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a STPM C+ in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| HSS6 | European Studies |
C-,C-,C-,D+ or equivalent Average GPA 1.6 |
If choosing a language at Beginners Level, STPM D or SPM C in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a STPM C+ in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| ISS1 | Irish Studies |
C-,C-,C-,D+ or equivalent Average GPA 1.6 |
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| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama |
C-,C-,C-,D+ or equivalent Average GPA 1.6 |
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| MCS5 | Music |
C-,C-,C-,D+ or equivalent Average GPA 1.6 |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences |
LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences |
C,C,C,C- or equivalent Average GPA 1.9 |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability |
B-,C+,C+,C+ or equivalent Average GPA 2.4 |
STPM D or SPM C |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences |
COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics |
B-,C+,C+,C+ or equivalent Average GPA 2.4 |
STPM D or SPM C | |
| ECS4 | BSc Economics |
B-,C+,C+,C+ or equivalent Average GPA 2.4 |
STPM C- | ||
| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics |
B-,C+,C+,C+ or equivalent Average GPA 2.4 |
STPM D or SPM C | ||
| LSS2 | Archaeology, Geography & History |
B-,C+,C+,C+ or equivalent Average GPA 2.4 |
STPM D or SPM C | ||
| PCS2 | BSc Psychology |
A-,B+,B,B or equivalent Average GPA 3.2 |
STPM D or SPM C | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology |
B-,C+,C+,C+ or equivalent Average GPA 2.4 |
STPM D or SPM C | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) ‡‡ |
B-,C+,C+,C+ or equivalent Average GPA 2.4 |
STPM D or SPM C
Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, a STPM C+ in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, a STPM D or SPM C 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 STPM C+ or equivalent is required. | |
| SCS1 | Computational Social Science |
B-,C+,C+,C+ or equivalent Average GPA 2.4 |
STPM D or SPM C |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering ‡ | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus‡ |
B,B,B-,B- or equivalent Average GPA 2.8 |
STPM C+
Pilot for 2025/26 Ecctis OMPT-D: 55% |
STPM D+ |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture |
C,C,C,C- or equivalent Average GPA 1.9 |
STPM D or SPM C |
| RCS3 | City Planning & Environmental Policy ‡‡ |
C,C,C,C- or equivalent Average GPA 1.9 |
STPM D or SPM C | |
| ATS4 | Architecture ‡‡ |
B,B,B-,B- or equivalent Average GPA 2.8 |
STPM D or SPM C |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science |
BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies |
A,A-,B,B or equivalent Average GPA 3.4 |
STPM B+ | |
| CSSA | Computer Science |
B,B,B-,B- or equivalent Average GPA 2.8 |
STPM D+ or SPM B | ||
| Science programmes, including: | |||||
| SCU1 | Science - Explore Multiple Streams ‡‡ |
B,B,B-,B- or equivalent Average GPA 2.8 |
STPM D+ or SPM B | STPM D+ or SPM B | |
| 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 | |
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| Agricultural Science |
ANS1 | Animal Science ‡‡ |
C,C,C,C or equivalent Average GPA 2.0 |
STPM D or SPM C | STPM D or SPM C |
| CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production ‡‡ |
C,C,C,C or equivalent Average GPA 2.0 |
STPM D or SPM C | STPM D or SPM C | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science ‡‡ |
C,C,C,C or equivalent Average GPA 2.0 |
STPM D or SPM C | STPM D or SPM C | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business ‡‡ |
C,C,C,C or equivalent Average GPA 2.0 |
STPM D or SPM C | STPM D or SPM C | |
| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine ‡‡ |
C,C,C,C or equivalent Average GPA 2.0 |
STPM D or SPM C | STPM D or SPM C | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science ‡‡ |
C,C,C,C or equivalent Average GPA 2.0 |
STPM D or SPM C | STPM D or SPM C | |
| ETS2 | Agricultural Systems & Technology |
C,C,C,C or equivalent Average GPA 2.0 |
STPM D or SPM C | STPM D or SPM C | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management ‡‡ |
C,C,C,C or equivalent Average GPA 2.0 |
STPM D or SPM C | STPM D or SPM C | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies ‡‡ |
C,C,C,C or equivalent Average GPA 2.0 |
STPM D or SPM C | STPM D or SPM C | |
| FOS1 | Forestry ‡‡ |
C,C,C,C or equivalent Average GPA 2.0 |
STPM D or SPM C | STPM D or SPM C | |
| FSS2 | Food Science ‡‡ |
B-,C+,C+,C+ or equivalent Average GPA 2.4 |
STPM D or SPM C | STPM D or SPM C | |
| FSS6 | Sustainable Food Systems |
B-,C+,C+,C+ or equivalent Average GPA 2.4 |
STPM D or SPM C | STPM D or SPM C | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture ‡‡ |
C,C,C,C or equivalent Average GPA 2.0 |
STPM D or SPM C | STPM D or SPM C | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition ‡‡ |
A-,B+,B,B or equivalent Average GPA 3.2 |
STPM D or SPM C | STPM D or SPM C | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). |
C,C,C,C or equivalent Average GPA 2.0 |
STPM D or SPM C | STPM D or SPM C |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences |
A-,B+,B,B or equivalent Average GPA 3.2 |
STPM D or SPM C | STPM D or SPM C |
| MDS2 | Medicine |
A-,A-,B+,B+ or equivalent Average GPA 3.5 |
STPM D or SPM C | STPM D or SPM C | |
| MDS4 | Radiography |
B+,B+,B,B- or equivalent Average GPA 3.1 |
STPM D or SPM C | STPM D or SPM C | |
| MDS5 | Physiotherapy |
A,A-,B,B or equivalent Average GPA 3.4 |
STPM D or SPM C | STPM D or SPM C | |
| 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. |
STPM D or SPM C | ||
| 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 | |
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| Sports & Performance |
MDSK | Sport, Health & Exercise Science |
B+,B+,B,B- or equivalent Average GPA 3.1 |
STPM D or SPM C | STPM D or SPM C |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management |
B,B,B-,B- or equivalent Average GPA 2.8 |
STPM D or SPM C | STPM D or SPM C |
| Code | Description | 2025 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
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| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine |
A,A,B+,B or equivalent Average GPA 3.6 |
STPM D or SPM C | Chemistry STPM C+ |
| 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 |
B,B,B-,B- or equivalent Average GPA 2.8 |
STPM D or SPM C | STPM D or SPM C | |
| 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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