CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026

DC193 Mechatronic Engineering, DCU: CAO points 2026

Dublin City University, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 543. Not everyone on 543 points was offered a place: CAO used random selection among applicants on that exact score. Up 10 on 2025, when Round 1 was 533. Points last checked 5 October 2026.

Round 1 points
543
2025 Round 1
533
Level
8
College
DCU

DC193 points 2026 and 2025

Round 1 is the main cut-off. Round 2 shows only when the course made offers in that round. The last column is the latest published figure: for 2025 that is the end-of-season cut-off, for 2026 the most recent round so far.

YearRound 1Round 2Latest
2026543-543
2025533-533

2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.

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543 points is above roughly 88% of 2026 candidates (about 12.3% scored 540 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.

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Round 2

No Round 2 offers were made for DC193: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one.

The main figure on this page is the Round 1 cut-off: the points of the last applicant offered a place. It is not a fixed entry requirement. When Round 1 offers are turned down, places free up and points can fall in Round 2. See the CAO key dates and how CAO offers work.

Questions about DC193

What were the CAO points for DC193 in 2026?

Mechatronic Engineering (DC193) at Dublin City University had a Round 1 cut-off of 543 points in 2026. Not everyone on that exact score got a place, CAO used random selection.

What were the points for DC193 in 2025?

The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for DC193 was 533 points. Up 10 on 2025, when Round 1 was 533.

Is DC193 a Level 8 course?

Yes. DC193 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.

Did points for DC193 drop in Round 2?

No Round 2 offers were made for DC193: the Round 1 cut-off was the last one. Round 2 offers went out on Monday 7 September 2026. Later rounds only matter for courses that still have places.

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