University College Cork

PROFILE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK

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Ranked #246

QS World University Rankings 2026

Ranked #3 in Ireland

QS World University Rankings 2025

Ranked top 101 to 200

Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025

University College Cork is a public research university in Cork, Ireland, established in 1845, that offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across arts, humanities, business, law, health, science, engineering and technology to international students. It provides globally recognised degrees, strong research strengths in areas such as sustainability, health, data and food science, and extensive industry links that support internships and employability. For international students it offers dedicated support services, on campus and private accommodation options, and a relatively safe and student friendly city environment that combines historic architecture with a modern lifestyle.

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Ranked #246 in QS World University Rankings 2026, placing UCC in the top 250 universities globally.

  • Ranked #3 in Ireland in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

  • Ranked top 101 to 200 globally in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025 overall.

  • Ranked #9 in the world for Zero Hunger in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025.

  • Ranked in the world top 30 for Nursing in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.

  • Ranked in the world top 100 for Law and for Performing Arts in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.

  • Recognised as one of the most sustainable universities globally, including a leading position in sustainability rankings such as GreenMetric and Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

  • Strong global subject rankings across 29 subjects in 2025, including Nursing, Agriculture and Forestry, Law and Performing Arts in the world top 100.

FACILITIES

  • Boole Library, on Main Campus
  • Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, on Main Campus
  • Western Gateway Building, on Western Road Campus
  • Tyndall National Institute facilities, at Lee Maltings Complex
  • Áras na Mac Léinn student centre, on Main Campus
  • Lewis Glucksman Gallery, on Main Campus
  • Sports facilities including Mardyke Arena, near Main Campus
  • Campus Accommodation apartment complexes, near Main Campus

LOCATION

UCC Main Campus

University College Cork, College Road, Cork, Ireland

Western Gateway Building

Western Road, Cork, Ireland

Brookfield Health Sciences Complex

College Road, Cork, Ireland

Tyndall National Institute at UCC

Lee Maltings Complex, Dyke Parade, Cork, Ireland

UCC Centre at Cork City Centre

Former Cork Savings Bank Building, Lapp’s Quay, Cork, Ireland

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.0

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

Programmes

  • Adult Continuing Education
  • Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences
  • Business and Law
  • CPD
  • Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning
  • General
  • International Education Office
  • Medicine and Health
  • Science, Engineering, and Food Science

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

NA

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

EUR 15,600 – 18,800

EUR 14,700 to 25,000

EUR 19,000 to 23,000

Living Cost

Approximately 1,200 to 1,600 euro per month including accommodation, depending on lifestyle and type of housing.

ACCOMODATION

on-campus
UCC Campus Accommodation

  • Main UCC managed complexes include Castlewhite Apartments, Mardyke Hall, University Hall, Victoria Lodge, Victoria Mills and the Crow’s Nest

  • Mixture of single and twin rooms, many with ensuite bathrooms, in shared apartments

  • Facilities usually include shared kitchen and living areas, internet access, laundry and on site management

  • Located within walking distance of the main campus, typically between 400 metres and 1.2 kilometres

  • Price range varies by complex and room type but is broadly within the on campus accommodation range of about 700 to 900 euro per month equivalent over the academic year

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