CAO course · Level 8 · Round 1 2026
TU828 Mechanical Engineering (General Entry), TU Dublin: CAO points 2026
Technological University Dublin, Level 8. Round 1 2026 points: 358. Unchanged from 2025, when Round 1 was also 358. Points last checked 5 October 2026.
CAO lists this course as “Mechanical Engineering (General Entry) [Tallaght]”. "Tallaght" is the campus or stream the course runs on.
- Round 1 points
- 358
- 2025 Round 1
- 358
- Level
- 8
- College
- TU Dublin
TU828 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.
| Year | Round 1 | Round 2 | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 358 | - | 358 |
| 2025 | 358 | - | 358 |
2026 figures from the CAO points lists, checked 5 October 2026. 2025 figures from the CAO 2025 points chart.
How far are you from 358?
Put your grades into the calculator. It applies the best-six rule, the Higher Maths bonus and LCVP the way CAO does, then compare your total with 358.
358 points is above roughly 39% of 2026 candidates (about 61.3% scored 350 or more). See the full 2026 points distribution.
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Round 2
No Round 2 offers were made for TU828: 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 TU828
What were the CAO points for TU828 in 2026?
Mechanical Engineering (General Entry) (TU828) at Technological University Dublin had a Round 1 cut-off of 358 points in 2026.
What were the points for TU828 in 2025?
The 2025 Round 1 cut-off for TU828 was 358 points. Unchanged from 2025, when Round 1 was also 358.
Is TU828 a Level 8 course?
Yes. TU828 appears on the CAO Level 8 list, so it is an honours bachelor degree.
Did points for TU828 drop in Round 2?
No Round 2 offers were made for TU828: 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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