English Language and Entry Requirements

Undergraduate: A minimum score of 5.5. overall (with score of 5.0 in each component) 

Postgraduate: A minimum score of 6.0 overall (with a score of 5.5 in each component) 

Undergraduate:  A minimum score of 95 (with a minimum of 90 in each section)

Postgraduate: A minimum score of 105 (with a minimum of 100 in each section)

Undergraduate: A minimum score of 51

Postgraduate: A minimum score of 55

Undergraduate: A minimum score of 550

Postgraduate: A minimum score of 575

Undergraduate: A minimum overall score of 70 (Pre-January 2026 scoring system) or 3.5 (Post-January 2026 scoring system)

Postgraduate: A minimum overall score of 80 (Pre-January 2026 scoring system) or 4 (Post-January 2026 scoring system)

Undergraduate: A minimum score of 196

Postgraduate: A minimum score of 213

Undergraduate: A minimum score of 605

Postgraduate: A minimum score of 660

Undergraduate: A minimum score of FCE High Grade C

Postgraduate: A minimum score of FCE High Grade B

Undergraduate: A minimum score of Grade C

Postgraduate: A minimum score of Grade B

Undergraduate: A minimum score of Trinity GESE 8 or ISE 11

Postgraduate: A minimum score of Trinity GESE 9 or ISE 11

Undergraduate: A minimum score of B2+

Postgraduate: A minimum score of C1

Undergraduate: A minimum score of 111 (No component less than 100)

Postgraduate:  A minimum score of 125 (No component less than 100)

Some secondary school qualifications can be accepted if English has been delivered as a subject at an appropriate level.

Please contact the ATU Global Office for further information about what secondary school qualifications are accepted.

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Tawjahiya/High School Diploma: 70% AND a Recognised Foundation Programme: 60%.

OR

Associate Degree: 2.75.

OR

Diploma (2-3 Years): 2.75

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (HSC) with a minimum CGPA 4.5/5.0 AND a recognised foundation programme with a minimum score of 60%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Certificate of General Secondary Education (Svidetel’stvoo Srednem Obrazovanii): 3 (5.0) AND a recognised Foundation program: 60%.

OR

Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education: 3 (5.0).

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate: 60% AND a recognised foundation program: 60%.

OR

Certificate Awarded by Royal Bhutan Polytechnic: 60%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Higher Diploma from University of Botswana: Credit.

OR

A Recognised Foundation program: 60%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Certificado de Conclusao de Ensino Medio with a minimum score of 70% and ENEM

Postgraduate

Bacharel / Licenciado / Licenciatura / Bachelors Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2:2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8). 

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Brunei/Cambridge Overseas Advanced Level Examination/Matriculation: See A-Levels requirements.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Baccalaureate/Baccalauréat Technique: 12 (20) AND a Recognised Foundation program: 60%.

OR

Cameroon GCSE A Level: see A-Levels requirements

OR

Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie: 12 (20).

Postgraduate

Bachelors Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8). 

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Canadian High School or Secondary School Diploma with a minimum score of 65-75% in five acceptable Grade 12 subjects (Grade B or above).

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Tecnico Universitario / Tecnico Superior / Grado de Bachiller

OR

Recognised Foundation program: 60%.

Postgraduate

Licenciatura (Bachelor’s Degree): 4.5 (7.0) or Grado de Licenciado: 4.5 (8.0) in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Senior High School Certificate (three years) with a minimum score of 70% overall including 70% in Maths and English

OR

Certificate of Graduation from Specialised Senior School (three years) with a minimum score of 70% overall including 70% in Maths and English.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Titulo de Bachiller: 70% OR Técnico Profesional: 3.5 (5.0).

Postgraduate

Licenciado / Título de / Maestro: 3 (5.0) in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Thanaweya A’ama (General Secondary School Certificate): 70% AND Recognised Foundation program: 60%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Título de Bachiller: 8 (10.0) plus Recognised Foundation program: 60%.

OR

Técnico / Perito / Auxiliar: 7 (10.0).

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Senior Secondary School Certificate with six subjects at Grade C6 or above AND a recognised foundation program with minimum score of 60% is required for Bachelor Honours Degrees (NFQ Level 8). 

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

HKDSE: 5 subjects (5,4,3,3,3) to incl. English (5) & Maths (3)

OR

HKDSE: 5 subjects (3,3,3,3,3) to incl. English & Maths AND Recognised Foundation program: 60%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Standard XII examinations from CBSE, CISCE or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education with a minimum score of 70% overall including 65% in Maths and English.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Secondary School Certificate / Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas / Madrash Aliyah (SMA/MA) with a minimum score of 75% AND a recognised foundation programme with minimum score of 60%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree (Sarjana S1) / Diploma IV (D4) in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2:2 Irish Bachelor Honours Degree (NFQ Level 8). 

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

3 Year High School Diploma (Nazari or Fani Herfei) AND one year pre-university programme (Peeshdaneshgahe): 14 (20).

OR

Associate Degree (Kardani/Fogh Diplom): 14 (20).

OR

Recognised Foundation program: 60%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Certificate of Preparatory Education / Secondary School Certificate (also known as Sixth Form Baccalaureat or Adadiyah): 75%

OR

Recognised Foundation program: 60%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

OR

Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho): 5 Subjects at grade 3.5 and above plus Recognised Foundation program: 60%

OR

Associate Degree: 70%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Tawjihiyya (General Secondary Education Certificate) / Certificate of Vocational Secondary Education: 75%. Recognised Foundation program: 60%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

KCSE Grade B+ (and above NFQ Level 7 entry only)

OR

KCSE Grade C Average and a Recognised Foundation program: 60%.

OR

Diploma: 60%

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-A’ama (3 years): 75% (average grade)

OR

Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-A’ama (3 years): 60% plus Recognised Foundation program: 60%

OR

Higher Colleges of Technology Diploma: 60%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Diplôme de Technicien Supérieur / Diploma of Technical Licence / Licence Technique / Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie: Average 15

OR

Baccalauréat General / Baccalaueat Technique: Average 14

OR

Recognised Foundation program: 60%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a’ama/Secondary Education Certificate with an overall average grade of 80%

OR

Recognised Foundation program: 60%

OR

Higher Technician Diploma: 70%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Ensino Secundário Complementar: 2.3 (4.0). Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC): Per A-Levels.

Certificate of Higher Secondary Education: 70% AND a recognised Foundation program: 60%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Senior High School Certificate: 70% plus Recognised Foundation program: 60%.

OR

Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate: See requirements for A-Levels.

Postgraduate

Masters from Mzuzu University and University of Malawi: 60% CGPA in a relevant subject that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Sijil Tingii Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM). Minimum of three relevant subjects at Grades A-C.

OR

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC – Senior Middle Level) with a minimum score of 65% including English and Maths.

OR

Matrikulasi (Matriculation Certificate) with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

OR

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a Grade B Average AND a recognised foundation program with minimum grade of 60%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Foundation Studies Level I AND Recognised Foundation program: 60%.

OR

Advanced Diploma.

OR

UCLES Advanced Level Examination/Higher Secondary School Certificate/ Foundation Studies Level II: Per A-Levels.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Cambridge Overseas Advanced Level Examination Ordinary / Higher Technician Diploma: per A-Levels.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Título Académico de Bachiller / Diploma de Bachiller / Bachillerato General with 70% average OR Recognised Foundation 60%

Postgraduate

Título de Licenciado / Licenciatura / Título (Profesional) in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2:2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

(Technical Institute) Diploma: Pass. Basic Education High School examination / matriculation: 65% plus Recognised Foundation program: 60%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (Higher Level): 70% CGPA plus Recognised Foundation program: 60%.

OR

Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) / GCE A level: Per A-Levels requirements

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with minimum grades of 65% AND a recognised foundation programme with minimum scores of 60%. 

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Senior Secondary School Certificate with six subjects at Grade C6 or above AND a recognised foundation programme with minimum score of 60% will be required for Bachelor Honours Degrees (NFQ Level 8). 

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Thanawiya amma (Secondary School Leaving Certificate): 70% AND a Recognised Foundation program: 60%.

OR

Technical Industrial College Diploma (OITC): 65%

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate (Year 12) AND a recognised foundation programme with minimum 60%

OR

General Certificate of Education Advanced Levels (A-Levels). Three subjects at Grade A-C

OR

Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE) with minimum grade of 50%

OR

Two years of Bachelor (Pass) Degree with minimum score of 55% or CGPA 2.5 Division 1.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Certificate of General Secondary Education Examination: 60% / D PLUS Recognised Foundation program: 60%.

OR

Diploma: 70% / C.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Especialista Profesional OR Titulo de Bachiller Profesional (from IETS)

OR

a Recognised Foundation program: 60%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

High School Diploma AND Associate Degree / Diploma (min 2 Years duration): 75%

OR

High School Diploma (Grade 12) AND Recognised Foundation program: 60%

OR

Two years of Bachelor (Pass) Degree with minimum score of 55% or CGPA 2.5 Division 1.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Associate Degree: GPA 2.0 / 70%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Al-Thanawaya Al-Amah (General Education Secondary Certificate): 80%

OR

Recognised Foundation program: 60% OR Associate Degree: 60%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Certificate of General Secondary Education (Attestat) with average grades at 4.0 AND a Recognised Foundation program: 60%

OR

Certificate of Secondary Gneeral Education (Attestat) with all grades at 5.0 in Year 11

OR

First year of Bachelor degree/Bakalvr: CGPA 3.0.

Postgraduate

University Diploma (5 Year) or new style Bachelor Honours Degree (4 years) with a 3.8 CGPA in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2:2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8). 

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Rwanda Advanced Certificate of Education (Cambridge A Levels- as per A-Level requirements)

OR

Diploma in Higher Education with Minimum GPA of 60%

OR

International Baccalaureate Diploma- 6 Subjects with a minimum score of 24 out of 45.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree (Honours ) with a duration of four years from an accredited university. The degree must be in a cognate subject area with a minimum grade of 2:2 and equivalent to NFQ Level 8 in Ireland. 

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) with a minimum grade of 75% AND a recognised foundation program with a minimum grade of 60%

OR

College of Technology Diploma / Higher Technology Diploma / Junior Health College Diploma / Associate Degree with a minimum GCPA of 2.75.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Singapore A-Levels (as per A-Levels) or Polytechnic Certificate (60%).

Postgraduate

Four year Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2:2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8). 

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

National Senior School Certificate with Matriculation. A minimum requirement of five subjects with grades 66655 (65%).

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8). 

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

High School Diploma / High School Graduation Equivalency Examination: C / 70%

OR

Recognised Foundation program: 60%

OR

Junior College Diploma / Associate Degree: C+ / 75% / 2.5.

Postgraduate

Bachelor Degree (HAKSA): C+ / 2.5 / 75%, in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2:2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8). 

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Sri Lankan General Certificate (Advanced Level).  A-Level requirements will vary depending on the course you want to study. However, as a guide to minimum requirements, applicants should have  achieved at least three A-Levels (Grade C or above) for Bachelor Honours (NFQ Level 8) courses

OR

General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) with a minimum score of 75% / Distinction AND a recognised foundation program with minimum score of 60%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree/Honours Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Senior High School Diploma (3 Years): 70% (or above) in 5 subjects

OR

A Recognised Foundation program: 60%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor Special/Honours Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2:2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8). 

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

National Form VI Examination / ACSE / Cambridge Overseas High School Certificate / East African Advanced Certificate of Education (as per A-Levels).

OR

Higher Diploma: Grade B.

OR

Senior High School Learning Certificate (ACSE): Grade C / D / E AND a Recognised Foundation program: 60%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Certificate of Secondary Education / Certificate of Completion Grade 12 / Maw 6 > 75% in 5 subjects.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8). 

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Meslek Lisesi Diplomasi (12 Years) /  Lise Diplomasi / Lise Bitirme Diplomasi / Devlet Lise Diplomasi / Devlet Lise Bitirme / Anadolu High School Diploma with a minimum requirement of 80%.

Postgraduate

Lisans Diplomasi / Bachelor Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2:2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8). 

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) / East African Certificate of Education / Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC). As per A-Level requirements. 

A-Levels requirements will vary depending on the course you want to study. However, as a guide to minimum requirements, applicants should have achieved at least three A-Levels (Grade C or above) for Bachelor Honours (NFQ Level 8) courses

OR

Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with Grades 3 to 6 (Pass with Credit) AND a recognised Foundation program with a minimum score of 60%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

High School Qualifications (Attestat / Certificate of Independent External Examination) with a minimum score of 7 out of 12 (or 4.0 out of 5.0) AND a recognised foundation program with a minimum score of 60%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Certificate): 70% AND Recognised Foundation program: 60%.

OR

Higher College of Technology – Certificate: 2.75 plus 50-60 credits per year.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and one of the following:

SAT with a minimum score of 1000+ (1800 prior to 2016)

OR

ACT with a composite score of 22 or above

OR

2-3 Advanced Placement Examinations in relevant subjects with grades 3 and above

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Título de Técnico Superior Universitario: 60%.

OR

 Título de Bachiller (Certificate of General & Vocational Secondary Education): 60% AND a Recognised Foundation program: 60%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

High School Diploma (Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học) Year 12: 75%

Postgraduate

Bachelor Degree (Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Đại Học/Bằng Cử Nhân) in a relevant subject area from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2:2 Honours Bachelors Degree in Ireland (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

SSC (Minimum 1-2) plus Recognised Foundation program: 60%.

OR

DTEVT Advanced Certificate. DTEVT Diploma.

Postgraduate

Masters Degree: Grade C in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Zimbabwe Certificate of Secondary Education (Advanced Level) (Per A Levels).

OR

Diploma in Education / Recognised Foundation program: 60%.

Postgraduate

Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2.2 Irish Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

Please see the Central Admissions Office (CAO) ‘Entry requirements criteria for EU/EFTA Applicants’ for further information about minimum entry requirements.

Postgraduate

Bachelor Degree in a relevant subject from a recognised higher education institution that is considered comparable to a 2:2 Irish Bachelor Honours Degree (NFQ Level 8).

Undergraduate – Year 1 Entry

A-Level requirements will vary depending on the course you want to study.  However, as a minimum guide applicants should have a achieved at least three A-Levels (Grade C or above) for a Bachelor Honours (NFQ Level 8) degree.