Trinity is delighted to accept students from the United States who have completed one of the international qualifications recognised by Trinity which are detailed below.
Trinity admissions office will consider alternative evidence from students applying for entry in 2025. In lieu of standardised tests, the admissions office will consider criteria including: GPA, academic transcripts, two references, a personal statement for your application. We will also consider other academic criteria such as Advanced Placement courses (APs), college and honors level classes with strong grades where relevant to the programme / major for which you are applying. You may submit any SAT/ACT test scores you have been able to take if you also wish them to be considered.
Recognised High School Leaving Qualifications:
US High School Diploma
Please note that posted scores are minimum entrance requirements only and do not guarantee admission. Where places are competitive a student must have excellent examination results to qualify for a place on their preferred course. Please report scores directly to Trinity.
SAT College Board number 2494
ACT Reporting number 5230
SAT Reasoning Test |
A minimum score of 1250 - 1400 on any two of the Critical Reading, Math and Writing sections and no score less than 500. |
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OR
ACT |
A minimum composite score of 27 - 32. |
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AND
| High School Transcript | A cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better (B+ average) unweighted. Weighted GPAs will be recalculated by the Applications & Admissions Team |
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| Two Letters of Recommendation | One from College Counsellor and one from a faculty member, where possible |
| Academic Statement | One page (500 words) stating why you would like to study at Trinity College Dublin |
| Basic requirements | English, mathematics and a second language, as well as three further subjects |
| Special requirements | Some courses will have specific subject requirements e.g. mathematics for Engineering. See course listings for details. |
Students who have not completed the above qualifications can apply using one of the international examinations recognized by Trinity.