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Singapore

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General Requirements

Singapore Cambridge A Levels (H.2 and H.3)

\ Singapore Cambridge A Levels (H.1)

\ Singapore Cambridge O Levels

\ Total of 6 subjects between O and H.1/H.2/H.3 with at least 2 grade C or better at H.2/3

English Language Requirements

Pass in H.3,

E at H.2

D in H.1 or C in GCSE

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.

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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Business

Code Description 2026 Entry Requirements Maths Other Language
Business BSS1 Commerce ‡‡ H2 Level:  AAA  H2+H1 Level: BBB + B H1: B O Level: A
BSS2 Economics & Finance H2 Level: AABC H2+H1 Level: AAA + A H3: Pass H2: C
BSW1 Commerce International H2 Level:  AAA  H2+H1 Level: BBB + B H1: B O Level: A If choosing a language at Beginners Level, H1: B O Level: C in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a H3: Pass H2: C in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level
B722 BSc Business ‡‡ H2 Level:  AAA  H2+H1 Level: BBB + B H1: B O Level: A

Law

Code Description 2026 Entry Requirements Maths Other Language
Law BSJ4 Business & Law H2 Level:  AAA  H2+H1 Level: BBB + B H1: B O Level: A
LWS2 Law with French H2 Level:  AAA  H2+H1 Level: BBB + B H3: Merit H2: Bin French
LWS6 Law H2 Level:  AAA  H2+H1 Level: BBB + B
LWW1 Law with Philosophy H2 Level:  AAA  H2+H1 Level: BBB + B
LWW2 Law with History H2 Level:  AAA  H2+H1 Level: BBB + B
LWW3 Law with Politics H2 Level:  AAA  H2+H1 Level: BBB + B
LWW4 Law with Economics H2 Level:  AAA  H2+H1 Level: BBB + B H1: B O Level: A
LWW9 Law with Social Justice H2 Level:  AAA  H2+H1 Level: BBB + B
LWWD Criminology with Psychology H2 Level:  AAA  H2+H1 Level: BBB + B

Arts & Humanities

Code Description 2026 Entry Requirements Other Language
Arts & Humanities BAU4 BA Modern Languages H2 Level: ABB / CCCC H2+H1 Level: BCC + B At least one Advanced Level language must be selected, H3: Pass H2: C in that language required. If studying two at Advanced Level, H3: Pass H2: C required in both..
BAU5 BA Arts (2 subjects) ‡‡ H2 Level: CCC H2+H1 Level: CDD + D If choosing a language at Beginners Level, H1: B O Level: C in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a H3: Pass H2: C in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level ForMathematicssubject combinations, we strongly recommend that you also have at least aH3: Pass H2: Cin Mathematics.
AYS1 Languages, Linguistics and Cultures H2 Level: CCC H2+H1 Level: CDD + D If choosing a language at Beginners Level, H1: B O Level: C in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a H3: Pass H2: C in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level
CCS2 Creative & Cultural Industries H2 Level: CCC H2+H1 Level: CDD + D
CAS1 Classics, Art History and Archaeology H2 Level: CCC H2+H1 Level: CDD + D
CAS2 Classics, English and History H2 Level: CCC H2+H1 Level: CDD + D
ENS5 English Literature H2 Level: CCC H2+H1 Level: CDD + D
ENS6 English with Creative Writing H2 Level: CCC H2+H1 Level: CDD + D
ENS7 English, Drama and Film H2 Level: CCC H2+H1 Level: CDD + D
HPS1 History And Politics H2 Level: CCC H2+H1 Level: CDD + D
HSS3 History H2 Level: CCC H2+H1 Level: CDD + D
HSS5 Global Studies H2 Level: CCC H2+H1 Level: CDD + D If choosing a language at Beginners Level, H1: B O Level: C in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a H3: Pass H2: C in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level
HSS6 European Studies H2 Level: CCC H2+H1 Level: CDD + D If choosing a language at Beginners Level, H1: B O Level: C in Other Language is required. If at Advanced Level, a H3: Pass H2: C in that language is required. French is only available at Advanced Level
ISS1 Irish Studies H2 Level: CCC H2+H1 Level: CDD + D
MCS4 Music, Film and Drama H2 Level: CCC H2+H1 Level: CDD + D
MCS5 Music H2 Level: CCC H2+H1 Level: CDD + D

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Code Description 2026 Entry Requirements
Liberal Arts & Sciences LBS1 Liberal Arts and Sciences H2 Level: BBC H2+H1 Level: CCC + D

Sustainability

Code Description 2026 Entry Requirements Maths
Sustainability STS1 BSc Sustainability H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B H1: B O Level: A

Social Sciences

Code Description 2026 Entry Requirements Maths Other Language
Social Sciences COS1 Philosophy, Politics & Economics H2 Level: ABB / CCCC H2+H1 Level: BCC + B H1: B O Level: C
ECS4 BSc Economics H2 Level: ABB / CCCC H2+H1 Level: BCC + B H3: Pass H2: C H1: A
EMS1 Economics, Mathematics & Statistics H2 Level: ABB / CCCC H2+H1 Level: BCC + B H1: B O Level: C
PCS2 BSc Psychology H2 Level: AACC H2+H1 Level: AAB + A H1: B O Level: C
SBU2 BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology H2 Level: ABB / CCCC H2+H1 Level: BCC + B H1: B O Level: C
SBU3 BSc Social Science (2 Subjects) ‡‡ H2 Level: ABB / CCCC H2+H1 Level: BCC + B H1: B O Level: C Please Note: In order to study Mathematics, aH3: Pass H2: Cin Mathematics is required. In order to study Economics, aH1: B O Level: Cin 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 ofH3: Pass H2: Cor equivalent is required.
SCS1 Computational Social Science H2 Level: ABB / CCCC H2+H1 Level: BCC + B H1: B O Level: C

Engineering

Code Description 2026 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Engineering ‡ NUS1 Engineering Omnibus‡ H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B H3: Pass H2: C Pilot for 2026/27 OMPT-D 55% H3: Pass H2: D

Architecture

Code Description 2026 Entry Requirements Maths
Architecture LDS2 Landscape Architecture H2 Level: BBC H2+H1 Level: CCC + D H1: B O Level: C
RCS3 City Planning & Environmental Policy ‡‡ H2 Level: BBC H2+H1 Level: CCC + D H1: B O Level: C
ATS4 Architecture ‡‡ H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B H1: B O Level: C

Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science

Code Description 2026 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Science, Computer Science & Actuarial Science BSS3 Actuarial and Financial Studies H2 Level: AAAB H3: Merit H2: B
CSSA Computer Science H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B H1: B O Level: A
Science programmes, including:
SCU1 Science - Explore Multiple Streams ‡‡ H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B H1: B O Level: A H1: B O Level: A
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!

Agricultural Science

Code Description 2026 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Agricultural Science ANS1 Animal Science ‡‡ H2 Level: ABC / CCCD H2+H1 Level: CCC + B H1: B O Level: C H1: B O Level: C
CPS1 Animal & Crop Production ‡‡ H2 Level: ABC / CCCD H2+H1 Level: CCC + B H1: B O Level: C H1: B O Level: C
CPS3 Crop Science ‡‡ H2 Level: ABC / CCCD H2+H1 Level: CCC + B H1: B O Level: C H1: B O Level: C
DBS1 Dairy Business ‡‡ H2 Level: ABC / CCCD H2+H1 Level: CCC + B H1: B O Level: C H1: B O Level: C
EQS1 Animal Science - Equine ‡‡ H2 Level: ABC / CCCD H2+H1 Level: CCC + B H1: B O Level: C H1: B O Level: C
ESS1 AgriEnvironmental Science ‡‡ H2 Level: ABC / CCCD H2+H1 Level: CCC + B H1: B O Level: C H1: B O Level: C
ETS2 Agricultural Systems & Technology H2 Level: ABC / CCCD H2+H1 Level: CCC + B H1: B O Level: C H1: B O Level: C
FAS1 Food and Agribusiness Management ‡‡ H2 Level: ABC / CCCD H2+H1 Level: CCC + B H1: B O Level: C H1: B O Level: C
FAW1 Food Business with Chinese Studies ‡‡ H2 Level: ABC / CCCD H2+H1 Level: CCC + B H1: B O Level: C H1: B O Level: C
FOS1 Forestry ‡‡ H2 Level: ABC / CCCD H2+H1 Level: CCC + B H1: B O Level: C H1: B O Level: C
FSS2 Food Science ‡‡ H2 Level: ABB / CCCC H2+H1 Level: BCC + B H1: B O Level: C H1: B O Level: C
FSS6 Sustainable Food Systems H2 Level: ABB / CCCC H2+H1 Level: BCC + B H1: B O Level: C H1: B O Level: C
HLS6 Horticulture ‡‡ H2 Level: ABC / CCCD H2+H1 Level: CCC + B H1: B O Level: C H1: B O Level: C
HMS1 Human Nutrition ‡‡ H2 Level: AACC H2+H1 Level: AAB + A H1: B O Level: C H1: B O Level: C
UAS1 Agricultural Science - Omnibus (You can decide on your area of study during first year). H2 Level: ABC / CCCD H2+H1 Level: CCC + B H1: B O Level: C H1: B O Level: C

Health Science

Code Description 2026 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Health Science BHS1 Biomedical, Health & Life Sciences H2 Level: AACC H2+H1 Level: AAB + A H1: B O Level: C H1: B O Level: C
MDS2 Medicine H2 Level: AABC + Interview Successful applicants often present with a stronger academic background H1: B O Level: C H1: B O Level: C
MDS4 Radiography H2 Level: BBBC H2+H1 Level: AAB + C H1: B O Level: C H1: B O Level: C
MDS5 Physiotherapy H2 Level: AABC H2+H1 Level: AAA + A H1: B O Level: C H1: B O Level: C
MDSJ Diagnostic Radiography (Graduate Entry) The 2.5-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold a4-year Bachelor degree (NFQ Level 8) with a minimum of Second Class Honours and above, or equivalent. H1: B O Level: C
MDS9 Medicine (Graduate Entry) The 4-year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold a4-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 H2 Level: BBBC H2+H1 Level: AAB + C H1: B O Level: C H1: B O Level: C
SMS2 Sport & Exercise Management H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B H1: B O Level: C H1: B O Level: C

Veterinary Medicine

Code Description 2026 Entry Requirements Maths Lab Science
Veterinary Medicine VTS1 Veterinary Medicine H2 Level: AABB H1: B O Level: C ChemistryH3: Pass H2: 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 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.
VTS2 Veterinary Nursing H2 Level: AAA H2+H1 Level: BBB + B H1: B O Level: C H1: B O Level: C
VTS3 Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry) The 4 year graduate entry programme is open to applicants who hold or are expected to hold a4-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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