Please review the entry requirements below. The UCD Smurfit Admissions Office staff have expertise in reviewing international qualifications from around the world and will be able to assess your application's comparability to the Irish entry requirement.
Entry Requirements
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A minimum second-class honours (Grade 1) degree (or equivalent) in Business/Economics or a related discipline. |
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Fluency in English and one other language (B1 Level). View more information on the language requirements here. |
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You must submit two letters of recommendation as part of your application (Academic or Employer recommendations only). |
In addition to the above academic requirements, you also need to demonstrate the following:
- International orientation and openness
- Excellent interpersonal competencies
- A strong desire to achieve and leadership potential
- Integrity
As part of the admissions process, you will be required to attend an interview. GMAT is not required for entry to UCD CEMS programme.
Fees
| Fees Full-Time EU: | €17,750* (academic year 2026/2027) |
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| Full-Time Non-EU: | €26,180* (academic year 2026/2027) |
Important Note: Tuition fees and other charges are subject to change each year. Read more here.
UCD Alumni can now enjoy a 5% tuition reduction when they are accepted to a programme at UCD Smurfit School. T's and C's apply. Learn more here.
*There is an additional Block Seminar fee for MSc International Management /CEMS MIM programme students (both home and visiting) attending UCD in semester 1. The estimated fee typically ranges from €150 to €200 to cover operational costs such as catering, academic materials etc. and is requested after student registration. This fee is subject to change annually.
View information on fee payment methods here
View information on fee payment deadlines and installment options here
Language and Visa Requirements:
Candidates will need a minimum of two languages for entry (one to be English):
Language 1 - English
Language 2 - Any language at minimum B1 CEFR level or mother tongue. Proof of proficiency, in the form of a CEMS recognised test or course certificate, or a CEMS mother tongue declaration, will need to be provided
Competency in Language 3, at a minimum elementary level, will be required for graduation.
Opportunities to undertake a beginner or post-beginner language module in UCD Centre for English and Global Languages will be available during the course.
For additional information on language requirements visit https://www.cems.org/cems-mim/programme-description/language-requirements
The English language requirements for entry can be met through either
- An English language test
- A degree taught in English in an English speaking country
- A degree taught fully in English from a CEMS Alliance member
or an Equis/AACSB accredited School.
For MSc International Management/CEMS MIM the accepted English Language Tests are
- TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: A minimum score of 100 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section. TOEFL "MyBestScore" is not accepted.
- INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM (IELTS): A minimum overall score of 7.0 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. The non-academic version is not accepted.
- TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL): A minimum score of 100 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section. TOEFL "MyBestScore" is not accepted.
- CAMBRIDGE EXAMINATIONS: English language examinations administered by the University of Cambridge: 185+ on Cambridge English scale (with no less than 175 in each skill and use of English).
- Acceptable Examinations: Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (grade B or higher) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (grade C or higher).
Please note the Duolingo English Test is not accepted for this dual master degree programme
Some students might have to get a student visa in order to come and study in Ireland. Please check the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Services website to see if you require a visa.
The Smurfit Admissions Department comprises a dedicated team who are available to answer any questions you might have in relation to the wide range of Business Masters programmes. If you would like to find out more about our programmes or the application process, then please don't hesitate to contact us.
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