Maths Entrance Exam 2024

Exam for September 2024 Admission
The examination will take place at the Moylish Park Campus V94 EC5T on Wednesday, 28th August at 2pm. Candidates should be present for examination at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the examination. Candidates should bring their own pens, writing material and calculator.

Please note that Photo ID will be required to enter the exam hall (e.g. Passport or Driving Licence).

The fee for the maths exam is €30

PURPOSE OF MATHEMATICS ENTRANCE Examination

Mathematics is the keystone for STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), thus many of the programmes offered at Technology University of the Shannon Midwest. TUS require candidates to have a core mathematical competency. A grade of O6 or higher in the Leaving Certificate Examination (LC) may form part of basic matriculation. Candidates who have achieved the general requirements for matriculation but have NOT attained the required grade in Leaving Certificate mathematics will have an opportunity to fulfil that requirement by sitting a Special Mathematics Entrance Exam set by TUS.

A score of 40% in the TUS Mathematics Entrance Examination will fulfil an O6 requirement
A score of 50% in the TUS Mathematics Entrance Examination will fulfil an O5 requirement
A score of 60% in the TUS Mathematics Entrance Examination will fulfil an 04 requirement