NCAD Entry Requirements

Please click on the links below to see details on the most recent portfolio guidelines and minimum entry requirements for undergraduate programs at NCAD. If you have any questions please email us on admissions@staff.ncad.ie


Portfolio Information for Studio Programmes
Information on NCAD Portfolio Requirements & Submission Process How to prepare your portfolio for submission to NCAD	Click here
Download the 2024 Portfolio Guide The Portfolio Guide offers information on how to put your portfolio together and how to submit it	Click here
Entry Requirements & Matriculation
Download NCAD Minimum Entry Requirements (Republic of Ireland) Entry Requirements for Irish Leaving Certificate and QQI Level 5/6 Awards	Click Here
Exemptions If you have an exmption for any subject in School then you will need to apply for the NUI exmemption as part of your application to NCAD.	Click here
Entry requirements criteria for EU/EFTA applicants See how your High School Qualifcations will be reviewed by NCAD.	Click here
Non-EU International We accept applciations from around the world	Contact Admissions Office on admissions@staff.ncad.ie
Other qualifications? Or general questions?	Contact Admissions Office on admissions@staff.ncad.ie