The minimum acceptable level of English is
• English Language A: 3 at Higher level or 4 at Standard level
• English Language B or Ab initio: 4 at Higher Level or 6 at standard (4 @ either Level if presenting IB through English)
• Literature and Performance 3 at Higher level or 4 at Standard level provided additional documentation is supplied to show that this is the English option of the course.
• or equivalent English Language competence (e.g. TOEFL/IELTS). Note applicants whose school leaving examinations are more than two years old must present additional proof of English
For full details please see
https://www2.cao.ie/downloads/documents/2025/Guidelines-EU-EFTA-UK-2025.pdf
We have a long history of welcoming IB students to UCD. from the IB schools in Ireland, Europe and further afield
Applicants not entitled to EU fee status should visit www.ucd.ie/global .
If you are in doubt about your fee status please see www.ucd.ie/fees. Please note an EU passport does not automatically entitle you to EU fees.
