UCD’s University Access Programmes Now Open

UCD’s University Access Programmes are now open for the 2025/26 academic year.

If you’re ready to take the next step or supporting someone who is, please follow the links below to apply to begin in September 2025:

• APPLY NOW – SBU4: Diploma in Access to Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Law (AHSSL) –Young Adult Applicants (21 years or under on 1 January 2025)
• If you are applying as a young adult applicant please review this webpage to get details on the required access criteria and supporting documents. 
• APPLY NOW – SBU4: Diploma in Access to Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Law (AHSSL) –Mature Applicants (22 years or over on 1 January 2025)
• APPLY NOW – SCU4: Diploma in Access to Science, Computer Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Agricultural Science, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine(SEAM+) – Mature Applicants (22 years or over on 1 January 2025)

Once you click the relevant link, scroll to the bottom of the webpage and select the yellow ‘Apply’ button to begin your application.

To help you complete your application, please refer to the attached ‘How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide’.

If you’d like to sign up for our next information session,please visit this webpage, scroll to the bottom, and click ‘Sign Up’.

If you have any questions or need support with the application process, please contact [email protected].