Admissions Exams

Undergraduate Admissions Exams

SAT

The SAT is required for entrance into US universities. It is generally taken by fifth and sixth year students. It is administered six times a year in Ireland. The total testing time for the SAT is 3 hours and 45 minutes. Some institutions may also require SAT 2 - subject tests - which measure the candidates' knowledge in specific subjects. Students can sit the SAT more than once. Click to read more.

ACT

The ACT is an alternative test to the SAT and is generally accepted in most US institutions. The ACT is a curriculum-based exam testing students in English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning. The test is 2 hours, 55 minutes with an optional 30 minute Writing section as the final section. The more competitive US universities will require students to take the Writing section (which is not available on some testing dates). Please note: There are currently no testing sites in Ireland. Click to read more.

GED

If you stopped education after your Junior Certificate and you plan to apply for a four-year Bachelor's programme immediately, universities may require you to sit the GED exam. Click to read more.