Scotland

Undergraduate Requirements

Trinity is delighted to accept students who have completed the below qualifications from Scotland:

Recognised School Leaving Qualifications

• Scottish Highers
• Scottish Advanced Highers

Minimum Entry Requirements
5 distinct recognised subjects at Higher level grade C and 1 subject at Standard/Intermediate Level grade 3. In addition, applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Higher level subjects at grade C to include English, Mathematics and another language.

In addition, applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Higher level subjects at grade C. Applicants must present a pass grade in English, Maths and another language at National 5, Higher or Advanced Higher.

English Language Competence
Standard/Intermediate Level grade 3 or see list of acceptable English Language qualifications

Specific course requirements
This table shows what is required in terms of the Scottish examinations to meet specific course requirements.  (Subjects must be examined or final year of school). See the full details of specific course requirements.

Guideline Indicative equivalence with Irish Leaving Certificate points

As a guideline it is anticipated that the indicative equivalence will be calculated as follows:

• Maximum best 5 distinct subjects normally recognised by Irish Universities for admissions purposes are counted.
• Additional points may be awarded for up to three subjects at Advanced Higher level, these may be the same subjects already counted at Higher level.
• NB not all subjects are recognised. Programmes over 495 points will require Advanced Higher Level subjects.

Single sitting

For the purposes of points calculation, Advanced Highers and Highers are considered over 2 consecutive years only. Highers may not be combined over 2 years but may be taken in the same year as advanced highers.

Bonus points for maths: Bonus points of 25 will be awarded mathematics Advanced Highers grade C where mathematics is one of the subjects counted for points.

Students who have not completed the above qualifications can apply using one of the international examinations recognized by Trinity.

In addition, to qualify for admission to a degree course at the University you must:

1. Meet the minimum matriculation requirements (pass grades in English, Mathematics, a language other than English, and a full set of valid subjects for your examination system)
   
   
2. Display a high level of competence in the English language in one of the examination systems recognised by Trinity College Dublin.
   
   Details on accepted English proficiencies are available on our Admission Requirements page
   
   
3. Satisfy course specific requirements. Some courses will have additional requirements and restrictions for admission.
   
   They will be detailed on the relevant course page at and on our Admission Requirements page
   
   
4. Meet competitive standards for admission to the course.
   
    Please note that posted scores are minimum entrance requirements only and do not guarantee admission. Where places are competitive, a student must have excellent examination results to qualify for a place on their preferred course.

These standards are indicative only and final assessment will be made by Trinity's Academic Registry.

Important note on your application

Applicants from your country will normally be defined by Trinity as EU applicants; this is based on residency rather than nationality.

Your EU/Non-EU status is an important part of your application and it is your responsibility to determine your correct status before making an application, as the method of application and requirements will differ.

Determining EU/Non-EU status (Undergraduate)

Determining EU/Non-EU Status (Postgraduate)

There are many different ways to come to University and Trinity encourages applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances to apply. For more information on alternative paths to Trinity, such as advanced entry transfers, please see our guide to non-standard applications here

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Postgraduate work in Trinity is academically challenging and the University has high academic entry requirements.

Applicants will need to:

• hold at least a 2.1 honors degree from an Irish university or equivalent result from a university in another country.

• display a high level of competence in the English language in one of the examination systems recognised by Trinity College Dublin. Details on accepted English proficiencies are available on our Admission Requirements page

Some courses may require higher standards or require you to take further tests or attend an interview. More detailed requirements for each course are listed on the relevant course page

If you have questions about the specifics of the admission requirements for a given course, or about the course itself, you should contract the course coordinator directly using the contact information available on the courses page.

Determining EU/Non-EU Status (Postgraduate)

Fees, Funding, Scholarships

The fees you will be expected to pay to attend Trinity College Dublin are determined by a number of factors.

For more information on how to determine your course fees, and methods of payment, please see our detailed information on Fees and Finances.

Undergraduate Fees and Finances

Postgraduate Fees and Finances

Trinity College Dublin offers a number of scholarship opportunities for prospective and current students interested in study or research at Ireland's leading university. Since its foundation in 1592, Trinity College Dublin has sought to assist students of limited means and reward academic achievement. Students are always encouraged to explore external funding options in their home countries.

For more information on scholarship, funding and grant opportunities, please see below.

General Undergraduate Scholarships and Funding

General Postgraduate Scholarships and Funding

International Scholarships

Visas

Do I need a Visa to come to Ireland to study at Trinity?

EU/EEA/UK/Swiss students do not require a visa to study in Ireland. If you are unsure about whether you are an EU/EAA national, see here for a list of all EU/EAA countries.

For general information on visas and immigration please visit our Visa Information section.

Meet us in your country

Our EU Recruitment Team is here to help you find out more about Trinity College Dublin, through on campus Open Days, visits to Trinity with your school, assistance for your guidance counsellors and more. For more information please see Visit Our Campus

Contact Details

If you have further questions about the application process you can contact the Applications and Admissions Team in Trinity’s Academic Registry

Email: academic.registry@tcd.ie

Phone +353 1 896 4500