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CAO Points Concession

Performance Sport - CAO Points Concession

Take the next step in your sporting and academic career. If you’re an outstanding performance athlete, DCU will consider your sporting achievements and academic performance under our CAO Points Concession as you apply for an undergraduate programme at DCU.

DCU has put in place an academic entry scheme for performance athletes at undergraduate level. A number of academic places in our undergraduate courses offer a CAO points concession that are reserved for outstanding candidates who have achieved a very high level of sporting performance and who are committed to continuing to develop their sporting and academic careers. To be considered for this entry scheme, applicants must achieve a minimum of 300 points and meet minimum entry requirements for course-specific subjects, as outline in the DCU prospectus. Under this scheme, applicants are not assessed solely on the basis of their academic performance, their sporting achievements are also taken into consideration. Applicants should apply through CAO by the normal closing date of 1st February or before the late closing date of 1st May and complete a DCU online application form below.  The closing date for applications is 5 pm on the 1st of May 2025.  Paper applications or late applications will not be accepted.

How to apply

To apply for the Performance Sport CAO Points Concession, applicants must complete an online application form. Please note:

  • Applicants who apply for the Performance Sport CAO Points Concession must also make an application for a DCU programme of study through the CAO. 
  • Applicants can also apply for a DCU Sport Scholarship Award on this application form.  For more information on DCU Sport Scholarships visit www.dcu.ie/sportscholarships
  • Applications for programmes for the 2025-2026 academic year are now closed.
    Applications for programmes for the 2026-2027 academic year will open on the 1st of February 2026, and the closing date for receipt of applications is the 1st of May 2026 at 5pm.
  • Paper applications or late applications will not be accepted.  

大发体育在线_大发体育-投注|官网 here for information on what sports are considered and frequently asked questions about CAO Points Concession and Sport Scholarships.

Please note that the Performance Sport CAO Points Concession Programme is co-coordinated by DCU Registry. The offer of an academic place at DCU through the CAO Points Concession does not automatically include the offer of a Sport Scholarship Award. 

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For more information, please contact 
Registry
T: 01 700 5338
E: registry@dcu.ie
W: www.dcu.ie/registry