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Date of Examination: Thursday 28th August 2025
Time: 10 am
Venue: The examination will be held on campus at the ºÚÁÏÉç. Applicants will be notified of the exact venue via email prior to the exam.

The examination will take place after the release of the Leaving Certificate results (Friday 22nd August 2025) and before the issue of Round Two CAO offers (Monday 8th September 2025)

Overview:
The Faculty of Science and Engineering at the ºÚÁÏÉç offers the Special Mathematics Examination (SME), allowing Leaving Certificate students a second opportunity to meet the mathematics entry requirements for all Science and Engineering programmes within the faculty.

In addition to these, this exam can also be taken for entry to select programmes outside the faculty, specifically: LM092, LM094, LM095, LM096, and LM097.

This exam is specifically for students who:

• Have achieved the necessary CAO points,
• Meet all other entry requirements,
• But did not attain the required grade in Higher Level Mathematics in the Leaving Certificate.

The exam is based solely on the Higher Level Mathematics curriculum from the Leaving Certificate.

Application Process:
Please complete the following Microsoft Form to register for the Special Mathematics Exam  

Please note: This form will close for applications on Wednesday, 27th August at 3:00 PM. Applications cannot be submitted after this deadline.

Download our frequently asked questions document. 

Pre-Examination Enquiries: 

Please email Carole.Ryan@ul.ie 

Post-Examination or HEAR/DARE enquiries: 

Please contact admissions via the following

Website Link:

Telephone Number: 061 233 755