UCD has the following process of admission. First of all, fill in your online registration and choose your academic modules using the system of SISWeb system. The process is broken down into steps that are as follows, so that new students may go through it without hassle.

Step1. Regisration

The first step is to validate your registration.

All the candidates must log into the SISWeb system.
Go to the SISWeb portal and press the blue button with the text Login with UCD Connect.
Existing students are required to use their email ID of the form ucdconnect.ie.
The default password will be your 6-digit date of birth (DDMMYY).
In case you are not aware of your student number or password, go to UCD support using the Ask Us option.

Accept UCD Terms & Conditions

Once logged in, check the official Terms and Conditions and accept them in order to continue.

Confirm Your Registration

On the SISWeb homepage, go to My Registration.
Choose the option of Confirm in order to confirm your enrolment in the new academic year.
Note: This should be done yearly at the start of the academic cycle by the students.

Upload Your Photograph

Go to the profile/person picture (top right side), and place your current passport photo.

Apply for Your Student Card

Once you are done uploading the photo, continue and request your official UCD Student Card through SISWeb.

Step 2: Select Your Modules (Classes).

Check Your Module Start Time

UCD assigns a Start Time to each student to use in the selection of modules.
This calendar is distributed via your UCD Connect e-mail.
Your Programme and Stage determine your Start Time.

Select Your Modules

When the time of your Start Time comes, go to SISWeb and begin choosing your modules.
Different programmes have students who select modules at various times.

Adhere to the Module Selecting Guides.

Module choices have detailed video instructions and directives.
These assist you in making the right decisions on core, elective and optional modules.

Allow BrightSpace to Update

Once a module has been chosen, it will take 24 hours to be visible in BrightSpace, the UCD learning platform.

Stay Updated

To register, update registration, and academic timetables, visit the UCD Current Students Registration.

University College Dublin: Eligibility Criteria

University College Dublin admits students according to their academic qualifications and evidence of proficiency in the English language. UCD admits students with different educational backgrounds, although the minimum academic requirements have to be met, and the applicants must be able to study in an English-speaking environment.

The following discusses the UCD eligibility criteria in the undergraduate and postgraduate programs in greater detail.

1. Academic Qualification

In order to apply for the undergraduate degree offered by UCD then the students should have:

You must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent exam of a national or international board.
Depending on the course of choice, a competitive percentage or grade is required.
Higher scores may be needed in (Highly selective programs like Engineering, Medicine, Business, or Computer Science)

UCD admits candidates on the basis of:

Overall marks in Class 12
Performance that is subject-specific (in the case of programs such as Science, Engineering, or Business)
Standardised test scores (where possible, depending on region)

2. English Language Proficiency.

As all academic programs are taught in English, the undergraduate applicant will be required to show good proficiency by providing one of the accepted test scores, including:

IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Duolingo test in the English language (in some instances)
Similar tests are accepted by UCD.

The minimum score requirements might differ based on the course, though usually, they incorporate:

IELTS: 6.5 overall
TOEFL iBT: 90-100
PTE:63 and above

The eligibility of the postgraduate (Taught PG) Program.

1. Academic Qualification

To be accepted to a taught master's program, an applicant must have:
A Baccalaureate degree from a reputed university.
At least, second-class honours (usually comparable to a 2:1 or 2:2 degree in the Irish system, depending on the subject)

Other requirements can be:

Relevant education (e.g. science degree in MSc in Biotechnology)
Experience in the profession (e.g., MBA, Social Work).
An effective statement of purpose or CV.

2. English Language Proficiency

Applicants at the postgraduate level are also required to demonstrate English proficiency by taking tests like:

IELTS
TOEFL
PTE Academic
Duolingo English Test
Cambridge English Qualifications.
Typical minimum scores:
IELTS: 6.5-7.0
TOEFL iBT: 90-100+
PTE: around 63+

Certain programs, such as those in the field of Healthcare, Law, and Education, can be more demanding.

Level of Study	Academic Eligibility	English Proficiency Requirement
UG	Class 12 completion (or equivalent) from a recognised board	IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent required
PG	Bachelor’s degree with second-class honours (or equivalent)	IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent required

University College Dublin: Documents Required

All students must have these documents before applying to the University College Dublin admissions.

Academic transcripts (Class 12 / Bachelor’s)
Degree certificate (if applying for postgraduate)
Proof of English proficiency (IELTS / TOEFL / PTE)
CV / Resume (for postgraduate programs)
Letters of Recommendation (for some courses)
Passport / ID proof
Statement of Purpose (if required)
Additional course-specific documents (e.g., portfolio, GRE/GMAT, depending on program)

University College Dublin: Important Dates

The University College Dublin has given the important dates of the Academic Year 2025-2026 on their official website, which is mentioned below.

1. Autumn Trimester (Academic Year 2025–26)

Category	Dates	Duration
Student Orientation	3 Sept (Wed) – 5 Sept (Fri) 2025	No. of days varies by course (check Orientation Timetable)
Teaching Term	8 Sept – 28 Nov 2025	12 weeks
Revision Period	29 Nov – 5 Dec 2025	1 week
Examinations	6 Dec – 20 Dec 2025	2 weeks
Campus Closure	As per the UCD Christmas Closure Schedule	—

2. Spring Trimester (19 January 2026 – 17 May 2026)

Category	Dates	Duration
Teaching Term – Phase 1	19 Jan – 6 Mar 2026	7 weeks
Fieldwork / Study Period	9 Mar – 22 Mar 2026	2 weeks
Teaching Term – Phase 2	23 Mar – 24 Apr 2026	5 weeks
Revision Period	25 Apr – 1 May 2026	1 week
Examinations	2 May – 16 May 2026	2 weeks
St Brigid’s Day	2 Feb 2026	Public Holiday
St Patrick’s Day	17 Mar 2026	Public Holiday
Easter Break	3–6 Apr 2026	Good Friday, Easter Sunday & Monday
May Bank Holiday	4 May 2026	Public Holiday

3. Summer Trimester (18 May 2026 – 30 August 2026)

Category	Dates	Duration
Teaching Term	18 May – 7 Aug 2026	12 weeks
Revision Period	8 Aug – 14 Aug 2026	1 week
Examinations	15 Aug – 22 Aug 2026	1 week
Grade Approvals Process	Ongoing after exams	Includes grading, processing, and review boards
June Bank Holiday	1 June 2026	Public Holiday
August Bank Holiday	3 Aug 2026	Public Holiday
Grade Approvals Website Update	1 October	Final Grades Release Cycle

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