Entry Requirements
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. Preference will be given to candidates with 3+ languages. |
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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.
Fees
Fees Full-Time EU: | €17,750* (academic year 2025/2026) |
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Full-Time Non-EU: | €25,420* (academic year 2025/2026) |
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.
Candidates will need 2 languages (one to be English) however, preference will be given to candidates who have three or more languages. The CEMS MIM degree requires a minimum basic level of proficiency (A1 CEFR) in a third language for graduation. Opportunities to acquire same will be offered throughout the course.
Language 1 - English.
Language 2 - Any language. A proof of proficiency (B2 CEFR) will need to be provided through any locally available, CEMS recognised, testing method (or mother-tongue).
Language 3 - Any language. The CEMS MIM degree requires a minimum basic level of proficiency (A1 CEFR) in a third language for graduation. Opportunities to acquire same will be offered throughout the course.
For additional information on application requirements visit www.cems.org.
For MSc International Management/CEMS MIM the accepted English Language Test 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.