A new study suggests the treatment of A-levels makes it harder for NI students to get in.
The equivalent of A-levels in Ireland is the Leaving Certificate, which involves studying a wider range of subjects - typically between six and eight.
Applicants from Northern Ireland can only score maximum points if they achieve four A* A-level grades, including an A* in maths, further maths or pure maths.The report said there was a case for re-examining how many points A-levels got, given how few pupils in Northern Ireland took four subjects and the "much lower take-up of modern foreign languages in Northern Ireland".
The study said that, aside from entry requirements, the decision to study elsewhere "reflects the complex interaction of tuition/registration fees, financial supports and other living costs".
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