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International Foundation Year - Engineering and Sciences

Ireland

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What will I learn?

Who is this programme for?

This engineering and sciences foundation year programme is perfect for students wanting to study an innovative undergraduate degree at an Irish university. You will have good subject knowledge, and want to develop it further, while also improving your English language skills.

Why study the International Foundation Year in Engineering and Sciences with us?

When you progress to UCD, you'll benefit from world-class facilities in both the UCD College of Science and College of Engineering & Architecture.
Each school within the College of Engineering & Architecture is individually accredited by prominent organisations so you can be confident in the quality of your degree.
UCD offers a range of internship opportunities, as well as professional placements in industry for specific disciplines.

Modules

On this pathway, you will study a mix of core academic modules, Â鶹ԭ´´ English language, and study skills. Your modules will be tailored depending on which subject route you have chosen.

Which department am I in?

University College Dublin

Study options

Full Time (3 terms)

Tuition fees
€25,900.00 (23,41,984) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

March 2025

Venue

University College Dublin

BELFIELD,

Dublin,

Republic of Ireland

Full Time (3 terms)

Tuition fees
€25,900.00 (23,41,984) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University College Dublin

BELFIELD,

Dublin,

Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

To study at University College Dublin International Study Centre, you will need to meet certain academic and English language requirements.

International Foundation Year (except for progression to BA Joint Honours and BA Humanities)

  • IELTS: 5.0 & min of 4.5 in each band on the Academic Version.

BA Humanities & BA Joint Honours

  • IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) overall with min 5.5 in Writing & 5.0 in each other band on the Academic Version.

Academic

  • IGCSE/GCSE: 5 passes at A-C, in relevant subjects with a C in Maths (excluding native language) assuming this is the only qualification being offered
  • Cambridge O Levels: 5 passes at A-C in relevant subjects, with a C in Maths (excluding native language).
  • New grades 9 - 4 in English and Maths.
  • Have good high school grades

Age

Be at least 17 years old at the start of the course

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University College Dublin

UCD is the most international and diverse university in Ireland, and is the destination of choice for over 10,400 international students.

  • Main campus in Belfield, only 5km from Dublin city centre
  • 126th in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2025)
  • One of Europe’s top research-intensive universities
  • Scholarships available for international students