Ireland offers undergraduate and graduate-entry medical programs at five accredited institutions:
| University | Location | Program Length | Entry Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| University College Dublin (UCD) | Dublin | 6 years | HPAT + Leaving Cert/equivalent |
| Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI) | Dublin | 5 years | Direct entry after 2-year science degree + HPAT |
| Trinity College Dublin (TCD) | Dublin | 6 years | HPAT + Leaving Cert/equivalent |
| University of Limerick (UL) | Limerick | 4 years (GEM) | Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM): science degree + GAMSAT/HPAT |
| National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) | Galway | 6 years | HPAT + Leaving Cert/equivalent |
All require the HPAT-Ireland admissions test, strong academic records, references, and interviews. Non-EU applicants apply via the Central Applications Office (CAO) or directly for graduate entry.