University College Dublin
circle Admission & dates
As Indian student, you can apply for UCD Dublin Admissions via Common Application Portal for UG and Graduate Studies website for PG courses. The university has 2 main intakes- Sep and Jan. University College Dublin application fee for Indian students is EUR 70 for most programs.
University College Dublin Application Deadline 2026 for Indian Students
The application for upcoming semester will open on Oct 1, 2026. Make sure to send in your applications by the deadlines given below-
| Application Type | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| September Intake 2027 | Dec 1, 2026 |
University College Dublin Eligibility Criteria
UCD has specific requirements for students based on their country of origin, and it is the same for Indian students as well.
- Documents of all past studies
- Additional qualifications and test scores
- Ireland Student Visa
- Prove Proficiency in English
- Personal Statement
- Valid passport
- Essays
- Standardised test scores
- LOR
UG Admission Requirements
For UG courses, you would have to submit scores with an overall aggregate of 65% for Social Science and Liberal Arts courses, and 80% for Engineering, Business, and Law courses, in the five main subjects of the 12th Standard from the CBSE, CISCE, or State boards. For some courses, you may be required to submit extra qualifications like the International Baccalaureate and the Cambridge A Levels. Test scores such as the SAT or ACT are also accepted. A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is also required.
Masters Admission Requirements
For PG courses, you should have completed a UG degree with second-class honours, grade one (2:1) or equivalent. Some courses may require you to submit a higher standard for entry. If you don't have the above, you can also submit a year-long Higher or Graduate Diploma. Some courses also require you to submit valid scores in either the GRE or the GMAT test. An IELTS score of 6.5 is also needed here.
