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Undergraduate Information
This information is intended as a guideline for Non-EU applicants to UCC’s undergraduate programmes. The information provides guidance on country specific minimum academic entry requirements. These are the minimum entry requirements and many programmes may have higher requirements due to a high demand for places. In addition, programmes may have specific subject/interview/portfolio requirements. Please note that satisfying the grade requirement is only one aspect of the application process and does not guarantee admission. In addition to meeting the academic entry requirements, you are also required to present proof of your English language competency, if applicable. Details of recognised tests and scores are available at English Language Requirements.
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Undergraduate Entry Requirements
| ALBERTA |
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| Recognised Qualification |
General High School Diploma |
| Bands of Competiveness 1 Programme |
Minimum average of 80% in best five subjects. |
| Bands of Competiveness 2 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 75% in best five subjects. |
| Bands of Competiveness 3 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 65% in best five subjects.
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| Additional Requirements |
Where Maths is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 75% is required. Where a Lab Science subject is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 75% is required in the appropriate Lab Science subject.
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| BRITISH COLUMBIA |
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| Recognised Qualification |
Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma |
| Bands of Competiveness 1 Programmes |
Minimum average of 86% in five acceptable Grade 12 courses (including provincial examinations where applicable). |
| Bands of Competiveness 2 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 80% in five acceptable Grade 12 courses (including provincial examinations where applicable). |
| Bands of Competiveness 3 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 70% in five acceptable Grade 12 courses (including provincial examinations where applicable). |
| Additional Requirements |
Where Maths is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 80% is required. Where a Lab Science subject is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 80% is required in the appropriate Lab Science subject. |
| MANITOBA |
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| Recognised Qualification |
High School Graduation Diploma |
| Bands of Competiveness 1 Programme Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 80% - 5 credits awarded in at least four subject areas designated S (Specialized), G (General), or U (Dual Credit – University), with a minimum of three Grade 12 S or U credits, with not less than 75% in each course. |
| Bands of Competiveness 2 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 75% - 5 credits awarded in at least four subject areas designated S (Specialized), G (General), or U (Dual Credit – University), with a minimum of three Grade 12 S or U credits, with not less than 70% in each course. |
| Bands of Competiveness 3 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 70% - 5 credits awarded in at least four subject areas designated S (Specialized), G (General), or U (Dual Credit – University), with a minimum of three Grade 12 S or U credits, with not less than 65% in each course. |
| Additional Requirements |
Where Maths is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 75% is required. Where a Lab Science subject is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 75% is required in the appropriate Lab Science subject. |
| NEW BRUNSWICK |
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| Recognised Qualification |
High School Graduation Diploma |
| Bands of Competiveness 1 Programme Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 80% in best five subjects |
| Bands of Competiveness 2 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 75% in best five subjects |
| Bands of Competiveness 3 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 65% in best five subjects |
| Additional Requirements |
Where Maths is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 75% is required. Where a Lab Science subject is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 75% is required in the appropriate Lab Science subject. |
| NEWFOUNDLAND |
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| Recognised Qualification |
High School Graduation Diploma |
| Bands of Competiveness 1 Programme |
Minimum average of 80% in at least five acceptable Grade 12 subjects at university preparatory level. |
| Bands of Competiveness 2 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 75% in at least five acceptable Grade 12 subjects at university preparatory level. |
| Bands of Competiveness 3 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 65% in at least five acceptable Grade 12 subjects at university preparatory level. |
| Additional Requirements |
Where Maths is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 75% is required. Where a Lab Science subject is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 75% is required in the appropriate Lab Science subject. |
| NORTHWEST TERRITORIES |
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| Recognised Qualification |
High School Graduation Diploma |
| Bands of Competiveness 1 Programmes |
Minimum average of 85% in five acceptable Grade 12 courses. |
| Bands of Competiveness 2 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 80% in five acceptable Grade 12 courses. |
| Bands of Competiveness 3 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 70% in five acceptable Grade 12 courses. |
| Additional Requirements |
Where Maths is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 80% is required. Where a Lab Science subject is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 80% is required in the appropriate Lab Science subject. |
| NOVA SCOTIA |
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| Recognised Qualification |
High School Completion Certificate |
| Bands of Competiveness 1 Programme |
Minimum average of 80% in at least five acceptable Grade 12 Academic or Advanced subjects. |
| Bands of Competiveness 2 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 75% in at least five acceptable Grade 12 Academic or Advanced subjects. |
| Bands of Competiveness 3 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 65% in at least five acceptable Grade 12 Academic or Advanced subjects. |
| Additional Requirements |
Where Maths is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 75% is required. Where a Lab Science subject is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 75% is required in the appropriate Lab Science subject. |
| NUNAVUT |
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| Recognised Qualification |
High School Graduation Diploma or School Leaving Certificate |
| Bands of Competiveness 1 Programme |
Minimum average of 85% in five acceptable Grade 12 courses numbered 30, 30-1, or 31. |
| Bands of Competiveness 2 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 75% in five acceptable Grade 12 courses numbered 30, 30-1, or 31. |
| Bands of Competiveness 3 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 65% in five acceptable Grade 12 courses numbered 30, 30-1, or 31. |
| Additional Requirements |
Where Maths is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 75% is required. Where a Lab Science subject is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 75% is required in the appropriate Lab Science subject. |
| ONTARIO |
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| Recognised Qualification |
Secondary School Diploma |
| Bands of Competiveness 1 Programmes |
Minimum average of 80% in six acceptable Grade 12 U, U/C or M courses including Grade 12 U English. |
| Bands of Competiveness 2 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 70% in six acceptable Grade 12 U, U/C or M courses including Grade 12 U English. |
| Bands of Competiveness 3 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 65% in six acceptable Grade 12 U, U/C or M courses including Grade 12 U English. |
| Additional Requirements |
Where Maths is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 70% is required. Where a Lab Science subject is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 70% is required in the appropriate Lab Science subject. |
| PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND |
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| Recognised Qualification |
High School Graduation Diploma |
| Bands of Competiveness 1 Programme Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 80% in at least five acceptable Grade 12 subjects. |
| Bands of Competiveness 2 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 75% in at least five acceptable Grade 12 subjects. |
| Bands of Competiveness 3 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 65% in at least five acceptable Grade 12 subjects. |
| Additional Requirements |
Where Maths is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 75% is required. Where a Lab Science subject is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 75% is required in the appropriate Lab Science subject. |
| QUEBEC |
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| Recognised Qualification |
CÉGEP Diploma |
| Bands of Competiveness 1 Programme Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 85% in at least five acceptable subjects. |
| Bands of Competiveness 2 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 80% in at least five acceptable subjects. |
| Bands of Competiveness 3 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 70% in at least five acceptable subjects. |
| Additional Requirements |
Where Maths is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 80% is required. Where a Lab Science subject is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 80% is required in the appropriate Lab Science subject. |
| SASKATCHEWAN |
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| Recognised Qualification |
General High School Diploma |
| Bands of Competiveness 1 Programme Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 80% in six acceptable Grade 12 level 30 courses. |
| Bands of Competiveness 2 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 75% in six acceptable Grade 12 level 30 courses. |
| Bands of Competiveness 3 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 65% in six acceptable Grade 12 level 30 courses. |
| Additional Requirements |
Where Maths is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 75% is required. Where a Lab Science subject is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 75% is required in the appropriate Lab Science subject. |
| YUKON TERRITORY |
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| Recognised Qualification |
Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma |
| Bands of Competiveness 1 Programme Minimum Entry Requirements |
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| Bands of Competiveness 2 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 75% in five acceptable Grade 12 courses. |
| Bands of Competiveness 3 Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements |
Minimum average of 65% in five acceptable Grade 12 courses. |
| Additional Requirements |
Where Maths is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 75% is required. Where a Lab Science subject is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 75% is required in the appropriate Lab Science subject. |
Scholarships and Funding Opportunities
University College Cork offers a range of scholarships for international students.
How To Apply EU
For details on the application process for postgraduates please see the How To Apply section for your relevant choice of course.
How To Apply Non-EU (International)
For details on the application process for postgraduates please see the How To Apply section for your relevant choice of course.