Mauritius
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General Requirements
A Levels/ Cambridge HSC\ At least 2 A Level subjects Grade C and 4 other subjects Grade C at GCSE level
English Language Requirement
Grade C at GCSE Level
Please refer to UCD Minimum English Language Requirements.
| If you're following an international curriculum, please see the following links for entry requirements: - Cambridge A Level - International Baccalaureate Diploma - US Curriculum In some cases, entry via UCD's International Foundation Year is also available for many programmes. If you are unsure, please contact us for further information. |
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This page provides information and guidance on entry requirements for international (non-EU/ non-EEA) students only.
Please be advised that yourfee 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, in line with CAO policies and procedures and the 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 programmes 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)
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- Arts & Humanities
- Liberal Arts & Sciences
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- Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science
- Agricultural Science
- Health Science
- Sports & Performance
- Veterinary Medicine
Business
| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | BSS1 | Commerce ‡‡ | AAC / ABBC / ABB + C AS Level | D in A Level / C in AS Level / 8/A in GCSE | |
| BSS2 | Economics & Finance | A*A*A / A*AAD / A*AA + D AS Level | C in A Level | ||
| BSW1 | Commerce International | AAC / ABBC / ABB + C AS Level | D in A Level / C in AS Level / 8/A in GCSE | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a C in A Level in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| B722 | BSc Business ‡‡ | AAC / ABBC / ABB + C AS Level | D in A Level / C in AS Level / 8/A in GCSE |
Law
| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | BSJ4 | Business & Law | AAC / ABBC / ABB + C AS Level | D in A Level / C in AS Level / 8/A in GCSE | |
| LWS2 | Law with French | AAC / ABBC / ABB + C AS Level | B in A Level in French | ||
| LWS6 | Law | AAC / ABBC / ABB + C AS Level | |||
| LWW1 | Law with Philosophy | AAC / ABBC / ABB + C AS Level | |||
| LWW2 | Law with History | AAC / ABBC / ABB + C AS Level | |||
| LWW3 | Law with Politics | AAC / ABBC / ABB + C AS Level | |||
| LWW4 | Law with Economics | AAC / ABBC / ABB + C AS Level | D in A Level / C in AS Level | ||
| LWW9 | Law with Social Justice | AAC / ABBC / ABB + C AS Level | |||
| LWWD | Criminology with Psychology | AAC / ABBC / ABB + C AS Level |
Arts & Humanities
| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | BAU4 | BA Modern Languages | BBC / BCCC / BCC + C AS Level | At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, C in A Level in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, C in A Level required in both. |
| BAU5 | BA Arts (2 subjects) ‡‡ | DDD or equivalent | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a C in A Level 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 C in A Level in Mathematics. | |
| AYS1 | Languages, Linguistics and Cultures | DDD or equivalent | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a C in A Level in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| CCS2 | Creative & Cultural Industries | DDD or equivalent | ||
| CAS1 | Classics, Art History and Archaeology | DDD or equivalent | ||
| CAS2 | Classics, English and History | DDD or equivalent | ||
| ENS5 | English Literature | DDD or equivalent | ||
| ENS6 | English with Creative Writing | DDD or equivalent | ||
| ENS7 | English, Drama and Film | DDD or equivalent | ||
| HPS1 | History And Politics | DDD or equivalent | ||
| HSS3 | History | DDD or equivalent | ||
| HSS5 | Global Studies | DDD or equivalent | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a C in A Level in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| HSS6 | European Studies | DDD or equivalent | If choosing a language at Beginners Level, E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a C in A Level in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level | |
| ISS1 | Irish Studies | DDD or equivalent | ||
| MCS4 | Music, Film and Drama | DDD or equivalent | ||
| MCS5 | Music | DDD or equivalent |
Liberal Arts & Sciences
| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | LBS1 | Liberal Arts and Sciences | CCC / CCDD / CCD + D at AS Level |
Sustainability
| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability | STS1 | BSc Sustainability | AAC / ABBC / ABB + C AS Level | D in A Level / C in AS Level / 8/A in GCSE |
Social Sciences
| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | Maths | Other Language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | COS1 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics | BBC / BCCC / BCC + C AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | |
| ECS4 | BSc Economics | BBC / BCCC / BCC + C AS Level | C in A Level | ||
| EMS1 | Economics, Mathematics & Statistics | BBC / BCCC / BCC + C AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | ||
| PCS2 | BSc Psychology | A*AA / AAAB / AAA + B AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | ||
| PTS5 | BSc in Politics and International Relations | BBC / BCCC / BCC + C AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | ||
| SBU2 | BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology | BBC / BCCC / BCC + C AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | ||
| SBU3 | BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) ‡‡ | BBC / BCCC / BCC + C AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, a C in A Level in Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, a E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE 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 C in A Level or equivalent is required. | |
| SCS1 | Computational Social Science | BBC / BCCC / BCC + C AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE |
Engineering
| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering ‡ | NUS1 | Engineering Omnibus‡ | AAC / ABBC / ABB + C AS Level | C in A Level Pilot for 2026/27 Ecctis OMPT-D: 55% | D in A Level / C in AS Level |
Architecture
| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | LDS2 | Landscape Architecture | CCC / CCDD / CCD + D at AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE |
| RCS3 | City Planning & Environmental Policy ‡‡ | CCC / CCDD / CCD + D at AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | |
| ATS4 | Architecture ‡‡ | AAC / ABBC / ABB + C AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE |
Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science
| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science | BSS3 | Actuarial and Financial Studies | A*A*A* | B in A Level | |
| CSSA | Computer Science | AAC / ABBC / ABB + C AS Level | D in A Level / C in AS Level / 8/A in GCSE | ||
| Science programmes, including: | |||||
| SCU1 | Science - Explore Multiple Streams ‡‡ | AAC / ABBC / ABB + C AS Level | D in A Level / C in AS Level / 8/A in GCSE | D in A Level / C in AS Level / 8/A in GCSE | |
| 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 theScience Brochurefor details! |
Agricultural Science
| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Science | ANS1 | Animal Science ‡‡ | BCC / CCCD / CCC + D AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE |
| CPS1 | Animal & Crop Production ‡‡ | BCC / CCCD / CCC + D AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | |
| CPS3 | Crop Science ‡‡ | BCC / CCCD / CCC + D AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | |
| DBS1 | Dairy Business ‡‡ | BCC / CCCD / CCC + D AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | |
| EQS1 | Animal Science - Equine ‡‡ | BCC / CCCD / CCC + D AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | |
| ESS1 | AgriEnvironmental Science ‡‡ | BCC / CCCD / CCC + D AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | |
| ETS2 | Agricultural Systems & Technology | BCC / CCCD / CCC + D AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | |
| FAS1 | Food and Agribusiness Management ‡‡ | BCC / CCCD / CCC + D AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | |
| FAW1 | Food Business with Chinese Studies ‡‡ | BCC / CCCD / CCC + D AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | |
| FOS1 | Forestry ‡‡ | BCC / CCCD / CCC + D AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | |
| FSS2 | Food Science ‡‡ | BBC / BCCC / BCC + C AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | |
| FSS6 | Sustainable Food Systems | BBC / BCCC / BCC + C AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | |
| HLS6 | Horticulture ‡‡ | BCC / CCCD / CCC + D AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | |
| HMS1 | Human Nutrition ‡‡ | A*AA / AAAB / AAA + B AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | |
| UAS1 | Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). | BCC / CCCD / CCC + D AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE |
Health Science
| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Science | BHS1 | Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences | A*AA / AAAB / AAA + B AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE |
| MDS2 | Medicine | A*A*A / A*AAD / A*AA + D AS Level + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | |
| MDS4 | Radiography | AAA / AABD / AAB + D AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | |
| MDS5 | Physiotherapy | A*A*A / A*AAD / A*AA + D AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | |
| MDSS | 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. | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | ||
| 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 2026, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 September 2024). MCAT: must have been taken within two years from 01 August prior to the start of programme (i.e. for admission in September 2026, the earliest acceptable test date would be 01 August 2024). 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. |
Sports & Performance
| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Performance | MDSK | Sport, Health & Exercise Science | AAA / AABD / AAB + D AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE |
| SMS2 | Sport & Exercise Management | AAC / ABBC / ABB + C AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE |
Veterinary Medicine
| Code | Description | 2026 Entry Requirements | Maths | Lab Science | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | VTS1 | Veterinary Medicine | A*A*A* / A*A*AB / A*A*A + D AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | Chemistry C in A Level |
| 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 2026, between 1st February 2023 and 5th July 2026, and all details must be submitted by 5th July 2026 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 Veterinary Medicine Requirements page. | |||||
| VTS2 | Veterinary Nursing | AAC / ABBC / ABB + C AS Level | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | E in A Level / D in AS Level / 4/C in GCSE | |
| 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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