International Undergraduate Admissions

DCU offers a wide range of undergraduate programmes. Below you will find a link to each Faculty and programme at DCU. These webpages provide information about programme content, careers, entry requirements, how to apply, application deadlines and who to contact for further information about the programme you are interested in.

View DCU's Undergraduate Programme Pages - For further information on applying to DCU, please visit our "How to Apply" page.

Non-EU Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Course Entry Requirements

Published requirements are the minimum entrance requirements for consideration to a DCU Undergraduate degree programme. In addition to general entry requirements, some programmes may also have a specific course requirement in a specific subject.

Please visit the DCU programme pages above to confirm the entry requirements for the programme you are interested in. Applicants must meet the general and programme entry requirements.

Please use the Country and Qualifications table below to determine the qualification which can be considered for entry to a DCU undergraduate programme.

Non EU - Meeting English Language Requirement (ELR)

Applicants that apply through DCU’s Application Portal and have not yet completed their final exam or are awaiting results for one of DCU’s eligible English Language Requirements (ELR) tests must upload a “holding document”. The applicant must confirm the name of the English language test they are taking and the expected examination result date. This can be uploaded under the “Evidence of English Language proficiency” in the supplemental items and documents section.

Applicants who meet all other requirements for the programme with the exception of ELR and follow the process outlined above, may receive a conditional offer. Once completed, the applicant must provide the ELR documentation through the DCU application portal. Applicants must meet all requirements and conditions of their conditional offer before a full offer may be processed.

**In the event applicants with outstanding English Language Requirements do not follow the process outlined above, the application will not be assessed until all required documentation has been received through the DCU application portal.

Application Supporting Documentation/Evidence

An official decision on your eligibility to a programme can only be provided once an application along with all required supporting documentary evidence has been submitted before the application deadline.

To avoid delays in the processing of your application, please provide all required supplementary evidence for your application upon submitting your application to DCU. Please note that verification checks are carried out on documents provided in support of an applicant's eligibility. The Admissions team reserves the right to withdraw or rescind an application or offer at any stage during the process of admission, if it is found that a document in support of an application has been falsified. This can also result in your application being marked unsuccessful.

How to Apply

Year 1 Entry

Applicants presenting Non-EU qualifications or those that require a visa to study at DCU should apply through the DCU student application portal, available here.

Advanced Entry (request to transfer from another institute)

Applicants currently taking higher education studies at another institution may apply to enroll onto a similar course of study at DCU. Credits earned in another institute may be considered. There should be substantial overlap in content between the two programmes to be considered for advanced entry.

Not all courses have an advanced entry route and it is a competitive process for a small number of places. A complete list of programmes permitting advanced entry can be found here https://www.dcu.ie/registry/advanced-entry-programme-list. An application does not guarantee admission.

Applicants presenting Non-EU qualifications or those that require a isa to study at DCU should apply through the DCU student application portal, available here. When submitting an application, please upload a cover note indicating that you are applying for Advanced Entry. This should be supported by academic transcripts. You will also need to provide syllabi for every module that you wish to be considered for advanced entry. Incomplete applications may result in your application being delayed or not processed.

If you undertook degree studies in the EU and wish to apply for advanced entry, you will need to apply via the CAO. For further information for applicants with an EU qualification, please visit here.

Please note that if you wish to be considered as a Mature applicant, you would need to apply via the CAO.

International Admissions Queries

Undergraduate applicants presenting Non EU Qualifications with an admissions query, please email internationaladmissions@dcu.ie

Country and Qualifications

If the country you obtained your qualification from does not appear on the list below, then please contact us at internationaladmissions@dcu.ie or alternatively submit an application with your current qualifications or predicted grades to have your eligibility formally assessed by our admissions team.

GCE A Levels

Applicants presenting General Certificate in Education qualifications must meet one of the following requirements, in addition to any specific programme requirements and satisfy the A level points conversion for the programme applied for.

− 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C plus 4 GCE O levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.

− 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C, plus 2 GCE AS Level at Grade C, plus 2 GCE O Levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.

− 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C, plus 1 GCE AS Level at Grade C, plus 3 GCE O Levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.

Find further entrance requirements for GCE Advanced (A) Levels.

IB Diploma

Entrance requirements for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.

Applicants presenting an IB Diploma qualification will be assessed on an individual basis. There may be specific programme requirements that need to be satisfied. Please visit the link above and the prospectus page of the programme you are applying for to determine the IB points score that may be required.

Africa

Algeria

If you have completed the Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Angola

If you have completed the Angolan Ensino General Certificado de Habilitações you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more information on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Benin

If you have completed the Baccalaureat you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more information on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Botswana

If you have completed the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more information on this qualification here - https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification may be considered for entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Burundi

If you have completed the Diplôme des Humanités Complètes, you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Cameroon

Applicants presenting the GCE A level qualification can be considered for entry to an undergraduate programme.

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Cote d'Ivoire

Applicants presenting with GCE A Levels or the IB Diploma may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification may be considered for entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Ghana

If you have completed the West African Senior School Certificate you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more information on this qualification here - https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification may be considered for entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Guinea

If you have completed the Baccalauréat Unique or Baccalauréat 2eme partie you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Guinea-Bissau

If you have completed the Certificado do Ensino Seconario you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Kenya

If you have completed the Kenya General Certificate of Secondary Education you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more information on this qualification here - https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification may be considered for entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Lesotho

If you have completed the Lesotho General Certificate of Secondary Education you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more information on this qualification here - https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-pro…

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification may be considered for entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Liberia

If you have completed the Liberia Senior High School Certificate you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more information on this qualification here - https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-pro…

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification may be considered for entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Libya

If you have completed the Secondary Education Certificate you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Madagascar

If you have completed the Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement Secondaire you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Malawi

If you have completed the Malawi School Certificate of Education you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more information on this qualification here - https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification may be considered for entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Mali

If you have completed the Baccalauréat you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Mauritania

If you have completed the Baccalauréat/ Diplome de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degre you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Mauritius

Applicants presenting with General Certificate of Education Advanced Level /Cambridge Higher School Certificate may be considered for entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Morocco

If you have completed the Attestation du Baccalauréat you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Mozambique

If you have completed the Certificado de Habilitações Literarias you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Namibia

Applicants presenting with the Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)/ GCE A Level may be considered for entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Nigeria

If you have completed the West African Senior School Certificate you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more information on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification may be considered for entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Rwanda

If you have completed the Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more information on this qualification here - https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification may be considered for entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Senegal

If you have completed theDiplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement Secondaire (Baccalauréat) you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more information on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Sierra Leone

Applicants presenting the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level may be considered for entry

Somalia

Applicants presenting with GCE A Levels or the IB Diploma may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

South Africa

Applicants who present with the NSC (National Senior Certificate) may be considered provided 5 subjects have been passed.

Overall minimum grade 5 depending on programme being applied for. All applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification may be considered for entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Sudan

If you have completed the Sudan School Certificate you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more information on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Swaziland (now known as Eswatini)

If you have completed the Eswatini School Certificate of Education (previously known as the Swaziland School Certificate of Education) you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more information on this qualification here - https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification may be considered for entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Tanzania

Applicants providing the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education may be considered for entry

Togo

If you have completed the Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement Secondaire (Baccalauréat), you will generally need to complete DCU’s International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree.

Tunisia

If you have completed the Baccalauréat, you will generally need to complete DCU’s International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree.

Uganda

Applicants presenting with Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) may be considered for entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Zambia

If you have completed the General Certificate of Education in Zambia you will generally need to complete DCU’s International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree.

Zimbabwe

Applicants presenting with Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education Advanced Level may be considered for entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Asia

Afghanistan

Applicants presenting with GCE A Levels or the IB Diploma may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Armenia

Applicants presenting with the Araratian Baccalaureate may be considered on a case by case basis.

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Bahrain

If you have completed the General Secondary Education Certificate you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more information on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-pro…

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Bangladesh

Applicants presenting a higher secondary certificate/intermediate certificate will need to apply for the International Foundation Programme - https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification may be considered for entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Bhutan

If you have completed the Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate (Class 12) you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Brunei

Applicants presenting the Brunei/Cambridge GCE A level qualification can be considered for entry to an undergradture programme.

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Cambodia

If you have completed the Diploma of Upper Secondary Education you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

China

Applicants presenting with 3 years results from a Senior High School Qualification from an institution accredited by the Ministry of Education may be considered. Minimum overall score of 80% is required in order to be considered for a DCU programme of study. Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification may be considered for entry.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) 6 passes in recognised subjects (4 core subjects and 2 elective subjects)

Minimum requirements to be considered - 4 subjects at grade 4 and 2 subjects at grade 3

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification may be considered for entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

India

Standard XII Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE) with an overall score of 80% may be considered for undergraduate programmes. Specific programme requirements will also need to be met depending on the programme you are applying for. Other Recognised State Boards will be considered on an individual basis where an overall score of 80% has been achieved. Specific programme requirements will also need to be met depending on the programme being applied to.

Subject entry requirements (Mathematics and English) can be accepted from the Grade X CBSE and the CISCE examination boards only where a minimum C2 grade has been achieved.

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification may be considered for entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Indonesia

If you have completed the Ijazah - Sekolah Menengah Atas/Madrasah Aliyah (SMA/MA)(Certificate of Graduation from Academic/ Islamic Secondary School) / Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar (SMA/MA) you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Iran

If you have completed the High School Diploma you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Iraq

If you have completed the Certificate of Preparatory Education/Secondary School Certificate you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Israel

Applicants presenting with ‘Bagrut’ may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes.

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Japan

If you have completed the Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more information on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Jordan

If you have completed the Certificate of General Secondary Education you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more information on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Kazakhstan

If you have completed the Certificate of Completed Secondary Education you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more information on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Kuwait

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Kyrgyz Republic

If you have completed the Secondary Certificate of Complete Education you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Laos

If you have completed the Upper Secondary Diploma you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Lebanon

If you have completed the General Secondary Certificate you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Malaysia

Applicants presenting with SPM and STPM (Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia - Malaysia Higher School Certificate) will be considered for direct entry on a subject-by-subject basis.

Applicants presenting with UEC Unified Examination Certificate will also be considered on a case by case basis for direct entry. Minimum 4 SPM subjects at grade C or above and 3 SPM subjects at grade B or above depending on the programme being applied for.

Applicants presenting with SPM modules and UEC modules will be considered on a case by case basis.

Maldives

Applicants presenting with International (A) level/Higher Secondary School Certificate may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Mongolia

If you have completed the Certificate of Complete Secondary Education you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Myanmar

If you have completed the Basic Education High School Examination/Matriculation Examination you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Nepal

If you have completed the School LeavingCertificate Examination you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

pplicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Oman

Applicants who present with the General Education Diploma and a 2-year Diploma will be considered for entry into year 1 of undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Pakistan

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification may be considered for entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Palestine

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Philippines

If you have completed the Katunayan or Katibayan you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more information on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Qatar

If you have completed the Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more information on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Saudi Arabia

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Singapore

Applicants presenting with NUS High School Diploma or Polytechnic Diploma may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

South Korea

Applicants who present a High School Diploma will be considered for entry to DCU.

Sri Lanka

Applicants presenting with Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced level) may be considered for entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Syria

If you have completed the General Secondary Certificate, you will generally need to complete DCU’s International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree.

Taiwan

Applicants who present with results of Senior High School qualification may be considered for entry at DCU.

Tajikistan

If you have completed the Certificate of Complete Secondary Education, you will generally need to complete DCU’s International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree

Thailand

If you have completed the Certificate of Basic Education (Maw 6), you will generally need to complete DCU’s International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree.

Turkey

Applicants presenting Lise Diplomasi will need to apply for the International Foundation Programme - https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Turkmenistan

If you have completed the Certificate of Secondary Education (Sahadatnama orta bilim hakynda), you will generally need to complete DCU’s International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree

United Arab Emirates

If you have completed the General Secondary Education Certificate, you will generally need to complete DCU’s International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree.

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Uzbekistan

If you have completed the Certificate/Diploma of Academic Lyceum you will generally need to complete DCU’s International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree.

Vietnam

Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học (Senior Secondary School Graduation Diploma) from a gifted school, awarded with a minimum score 7.5 over 3 years of study.

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification may be considered for entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Yemen

If you have completed the General Secondary Education Certificate you will generally need to complete DCU’s International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree.

Europe (non EU)

Albania

If you have completed the Diploma of State Matura you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Azerbaijan

Applicants presenting with GCE A Levels or the IB Diploma may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Belarus

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Moldova

Applicants presenting with Diplomă de Bacalaureat (Baccalaureate Diploma) with average grade of 8 may be considered for entry

Russia

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Serbia

Applicants presenting the Diploma of Completed Secondary Education may be considered for entry.

Turkey

Applicants presenting Lise Diplomasi will need to apply for the International Foundation Programme - https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Ukraine

Applicants with Temportary Protection to reside in Ireland will need to apply via the CAO. Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Oceania

Australia: New South Wales

Higher School Certificate (HSC) with a minimum 75% plus Australia Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 83 and above may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Australia: Queensland

Applicants presenting the Queensland Certificate of Education with a minimum 'high achievement' may be considered for entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU. (ATAR) of 83 and above may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Australia: South Australia

Applicant’s presenting the South Australia: South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) plus an ATAR score of 83 and above may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Australia: Australian Capital Territory

Applicants presenting the ACT Year 12 Certificate with an overall minimum grade B plus an ATAR score of 83 and above may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Australia: Northern Territory

Northern Territory Certificate of Education (NTCE) plus an ATAR score of 83 and above may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Australia: Tasmania

Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) with a minimum 'high achievement' may be considered plus an ATAR score of 83 and above may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Australia: Western Australia

Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) plus an ATAR score of 83 and above may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Kiribati

If you have completed the Kiribati Senior Secondary Certificate (KSSC you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more information on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

New Zealand

National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) can be considered for entry. Award of National Certificate in Educational Achievement Level 3 with New Zealand University entrance must be provided

North America

Barbados

Applicants presenting with the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) in six CAPE units may be considered for entry.

Bermuda

If you have completed the Bermuda School Certificate /Diploma you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more information on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Canada: Newfoundland and Labrador

Applicants presenting their High School Graduation Diploma with an overall of 70% in Grade 12 honours / university preparatory courses may be considered for entry.

Canada: Prince Edward Island

Applicants presenting their High School Graduation Diploma with an overall of 70% in Grade 12 honours / university preparatory coursesmay be considered for entry.

Canada: Saskatchewan

Applicants presenting their High School Graduation Diploma with an overall of 70% in Grade 12 honours / university preparatory courses may be considered for entry.

Canada: Ontario

Applicants who present with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with average grade of 80% in six university-preparatory level courses (U, U/C or M courses) may be considered for entry into undergraduate programmes

Canada: Quebec

Applicants presenting the Diplome D’Etudes Collegiales [DEC} with an overall average of 70% in Grade 12 subjects may be considered for entry.

Canada: Alberta

Applicants presenting the General High School Diploma with an overall of 70% in Grade 12 honours / university preparatory courses may be considered for entry

Canada: British Columbia

Applicants presenting their High School Graduation Diploma with an overall of 70% in 5 Grade 12 subjects may be considered for entry.

Canada: Manitoba

Applicants presenting their High School Graduation Diploma with an overall of 70% in Grade 12 honours / university preparatory courses may be considered for entry.

Canada: Northwestern Territories

Applicants presenting their High School Graduation Diploma with an overall of 70% in Grade 12 honours / university preparatory courses may be considered for entry.

Canada: Yukon

Applicants presenting their High School Graduation Diploma with an overall of 70% in 5 Grade 12 subjects may be considered for entry.

Canada: New Brunswick

Applicants presenting their High School Graduation Diploma with an overall of 70% in Grade 12 honours / university preparatory courses may be considered for entry.

Canada: Nova Scotia

Applicants presenting their High School Graduation Diploma with an overall of 70% in Grade 12 honours / university preparatory courses may be considered for entry.

Canada: Nunavut

Applicants presenting the General High School Diploma with an overall of 70% may be considered for direct entry.

Honduras

If you have completed the Título de Bachiller Científico Humanista you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Jamaica

Applicants presenting with the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) in six CAPE units may be considered.

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Mexico

If you have completed the Título Académico de Bachiller / Diploma de Bachiller / Bachillerato General you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Panama

If you have completed the Bachillerato / High School Graduation Diploma you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

United States

Applicants presenting a high school diploma including any honours or College Prepatory subjects with a minimum GPA of 3.0 may be considered for direct entry on a case by case basis. Please note that some courses will require a higher GPA. A minimum composite score of 1200 is required on the SATs or a minimum score of 24 on the ACT for applicants applying with a US High School Diploma. Applicants are advised to provide any standardised test scores, college credits or Advanced Placement scores (from the College Board) they may have obtained. Please also provide your School Profile upon submitting your application.

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification may be considered for entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

South America

Argentina

If you have completed the Título de Bachiller you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Bolivia

If you have completed the Diploma de Bachiller en Humanidades / Humanístico Pedagógico, you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Brazil

All applicants must present DCU’s published general entry and programme entry requirements. Applicants will be required to present a combination of both the CCEM and the ENEM to compete for a quota of places on DCU programmes.

Qualification	Leaving Cert Pts 300-400	Leaving Cert Pts 401-500	Leaving Cert Pts 501-625
Award of Certificado de Conclusao de Ensino Medio (CCEM) and Exame Nacional do Ensino Medio (ENEM)	Minimum average of 7 in 5 subjects to include in Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio plus ENEM 2,500	Minimum average grade of 8 in 5 subjects in Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio plus ENEM 3,000	Minimum average grade of 9 in 5 subjects in Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio plus ENEM 3,500

Additional Requirements: Programme specific subject requirements must be at a minimum grade of 8 in the Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio.

* If places are available, in some cases, a Certificado de Conclusão do Ensino Medio
(CCEM) and 1 year relevant UG programme for direct entry may be considered for
direct entry.

* Applicant presenting the Certificado de Conclusão do Ensino Medio (CCEM) may
be considered for DCU Foundation programmes

Chile

If you have completed the Licencia de Educación / de Enseñanza Media you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Colombia

If you have completed the Bachiller Académico you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Guyana

Applicants presenting with the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) in six CAPE units may be considered.

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU.

Paraguay

If you have completed the Titulo de Bachillerato Cientifico you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Peru

If you have completed the Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Suriname

If you have completed theVWO Certificate or the HAVO Certificate you will generally need to complete the International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree. You can find more informatiob on this qualification here https://advance.dcu.ie/pathway-course/international-foundation-year-programme/

Applicants who have completed an alternative qualification from this nation may be considered for direct entry into Undergraduate programmes at DCU

Uruguay

If you have completed the Título de Bachillerato Diversificado, you will generally need to complete DCU’s International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree

Venezuela

If you have completed the Título de Educación Media General you will generally need to complete DCU’s International Foundation Year prior to beginning your Bachelor’s degree.

DCU Undergraduate Programmes

View DCU's Undergraduate Programme Pages - For further information on applying to DCU, please visit our "How to Apply" page.

Pre-sessional English programmes

If you have a conditional offer of a place at DCU, but don’t satisfy DCU’s English language requirements, you may be able to take a five-week or 10-week pre-sessional English programme on the DCU campus. Once you successfully complete this programme, you can progress to your full-time DCU programme.

Follow this link for more information on the Pre-session English programmes.