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Welcome to Trinity College Dublin, Ireland’s leading university. Prospective students from Finland can discover more about Trinity including contacts and equivalent entry qualifications for undergraduate and postgraduate study below. You can also register your interest to find out more.

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Undergraduate Requirements

Trinity is delighted to accept students who have completed the below qualifications from Finland:

Recognised School Leaving Qualifications

  • Ylioppilastutkintotodistus / studentexamen (Matriculation Examination)
  • Lukionpäästötodistus /Studentexamsbetyg

NB: Ammatillinenperustutkinto / yrkesinriktadgrundexamen is not recognised.

Minimum Matriculation
Minimum of 6 distinct recognised subjects with Grade 5 including 2 subjects at Advanced Level in the Ylioppilastutkintotodistus with grade C to include English, Mathematics and another language.

Specific Course Requirements
This table shows what is required in terms of the Finnish Examinations to meet specific course requirements.


Subject Grade Comparison 
NB NOT for points conversion - for this see separate table overleaf

Irish Leaving Cert

Marticulation

Lukion

 

Irish Leaving Cert

Marticulation

Lukion

Advanced Advanced Basic

H1

L (Excellent)

N/A

 

O1

B (Satisfactory) L (Excellent)

8

H2

E (Exceptionally Good)

10

 

O2

A (Pass) E (Exceptionally Good)

7

H3

M (Very Good)

9

 

O3

A (Pass) M (Very Good)

7

H4

C (Good)

8

 

O4

A (Pass) C (Good)

5

H5

B (Satisfactory)

8

 

O5

A (Pass) B (Satisfactory)

5

H6

A (Pass)

7

 

O6

A (Pass) A (Pass)

5

H7

A (Pass)

5

 

 

     

Indicative Points Equivalence
As a guideline it is anticipated that the indicative equivalence will be calculated as follows:


Points Equivalence Table

Subject Grade

Advanced

Basic

L

130

110

E

127

104

M

112

91

C

82

67

B

68

56

A

54

44

Candidates will be scored on their best 5 distinct subjects. A maximum of 2 advanced subjects can be included. If more than 2 advanced subjects are included the lowest will be scored as basic.

Single Sitting

All subjects are examined at the same time and points are calculated based on a single sitting.

Bonus points for maths: 25 additional points will be awarded a pass in Advanced Level Mathematics in the matriculation.

Students who have not completed the above qualifications can apply using one of the international examinations recognized by Trinity.

In addition, to qualify for admission to a degree course at the University you must:

  1. Meet the minimum matriculation requirements (pass grades in English, Mathematics, a language other than English, and a full set of valid subjects for your examination system)

  2. Display a high level of competence in the English language in one of the examination systems recognised by Trinity College Dublin.

    Details on accepted English proficiencies are available on our Admission Requirements page

  3. Satisfy course specific requirements. Some courses will have additional requirements and restrictions for admission.

    They will be detailed on the relevant course page at and on our Admission Requirements page

  4. Meet competitive standards for admission to the course.

     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.

These standards are indicative only and final assessment will be made by Trinity's Academic Registry.

Important note on your application

Applicants from your country will normally be defined by Trinity as EU applicants; this is based on residency rather than nationality.

Your EU/Non-EU status is an important part of your application and it is your responsibility to determine your correct status before making an application, as the method of application and requirements will differ.

Determining EU/Non-EU status (Undergraduate)

Determining EU/Non-EU Status (Postgraduate)


There are many different ways to come to University and Trinity encourages applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances to apply. For more information on alternative paths to Trinity, such as advanced entry transfers, please see our guide to non-standard applications here

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Postgraduate work in Trinity is academically challenging and the University has high academic entry requirements.


Applicants will need to:

• hold at least a 2.1 honors degree from an Irish university or equivalent result from a university in another country.


• display a high level of competence in the English language in one of the examination systems recognised by Trinity College Dublin. Details on accepted English proficiencies are available on our Admission Requirements page


Some courses may require higher standards or require you to take further tests or attend an interview. More detailed requirements for each course are listed on
the relevant course page


If you have questions about the specifics of the admission requirements for a given course, or about the course itself, you should contract the course coordinator directly using the contact information available on the courses page.

Determining EU/Non-EU Status (Postgraduate)

Fees, Funding, Scholarships

The fees you will be expected to pay to attend Trinity College Dublin are determined by a number of factors.

For more information on how to determine your course fees, and methods of payment, please see our detailed information on Fees and Finances.

Undergraduate Fees and Finances

Postgraduate Fees and Finances


Trinity College Dublin offers a number of scholarship opportunities for prospective and current students interested in study or research at Ireland's leading university. Since its foundation in 1592, Trinity College Dublin has sought to assist students of limited means and reward academic achievement. Students are always encouraged to explore external funding options in their home countries.

For more information on scholarship, funding and grant opportunities, please see below.

General Undergraduate Scholarships and Funding

General Postgraduate Scholarships and Funding

International Scholarships

Visas

Do I need a Visa to come to Ireland to study at Trinity?


EU/EAA and Swiss students do not require a visa to study in Ireland. If you are unsure about whether you are an EU/EAA national, see here for a list of all EU/EAA countries.

For general information on visas and immigration please visit our Visa Information section.

Meet us in your country

Our EU Recruitment Officer is here to help you find out more about Trinity College Dublin, through on campus Open Days, visits to Trinity with your school, assistance for your guidance counsellors and more. For more information please see Visit Our Campus

 

Contact Details

If you have further questions about the application process you can contact the Applications and Admissions Team in Trinity’s Academic Registry

Email: academic.registry@tcd.ie

Phone +353 1 896 4500

 

Student Testimonials

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    Ireland

    I chose to study at Trinity because of the endless possibilities that Trinity gives you, both in terms of future job opportunities and its world renowned education. The amazing lecturers are all experts in their field. Trinity offers a strong sense of community and I love how the campus is smaller than other colleges, so you are always guaranteed to bump into someone you know. I also love the history of this college and am able to walk in the footsteps of many famous and inspiring alumni, such as Mary Robinson.

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    MFA Stage Design
    Ireland

    I wanted to study abroad in a country that speaks English. I found out about the Lir Academy, which is in Trinity. And I heard good things about Trinity. One of the things I enjoy most about me experience here at Trinity is to have a full facility ready to support when I study; Library, Clinic, Mental health clinic etc. Dublin is a very lovely cute city and people are friendly. Lots of culture and theatre. Outside of Dublin is also beautiful.