About Us
When you begin your journey at UCC you will belong to a vibrant and diverse community of over 22,000 students from over 100 countries. We rank in the top 2% of universities of the world and you will become part of the global family which is united by shared experiences, shared values and shared ambition. Here at UCC we will empower and enable you to observe and question, to discern and reflect, to analyse and act and to unlock your potential, in every way. You will have your own individual goals, dreams and hopes for the future. We will be here to support you to realise them and to make your mark, because we are community.
Four Colleges and their constituent Schools make up the academic structure of UCC
- College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences
- College of Business and Law
- College of Science, Engineering and Food Science
- College of Medicine and Health
Originally established as Queens University Cork in 1845, UCC has a stunning campus with the River Lee flowing through it. Walk to Cork’s vibrant city centre in 15 minutes! UCC has three campuses: Main Campus, Western Campus and North Mall Campus, which are all located within a 15 minute walk of each other. It’s very easy to get around on foot and on wheels (bike, scooter or skateboard) and we even have a number of short looped campus walks that you can do in between lectures to help you keep well and get those all important steps in!.
WORLD CLASS EDUCATION
Drawing on the spirit of Finbarr’s seventh-century site, we are dedicated to teaching and learning, enabled in our modern university by creative scholarship and understanding, to enhance the well-being of all. We educate our students to observe and question, to discern and reflect, to analyse and act, as independent thinkers and creative explorers.
We know the value employers place on work experience and that’s why over 90% of our programmes offer placements internationally and nationally.
Why Us?
Drawing on the spirit of Finbarr’s seventh-century site, we are dedicated to teaching and learning, enabled in our modern university by creative scholarship and understanding, to enhance the well-being of all. We educate our students to observe and question, to discern and reflect, to analyse and act, as independent thinkers and creative explorers.
We facilitate student work placements with multinational industry partners. 87% of undergraduate programmes offer work placements. 90% of our undergraduate programmes participated in work-based, clinical and international placements in 2017
94% of undergraduates employed or in further study or training within 9 months of graduation. UCC also encourages innovation and entrepreneurship. Blackstone LaunchPad at UCC, a campus-based experiential entrepreneurship programme offers coaching, ideation, and venture creation support.
UCC is a Cork City based campus. Cork is the largest and southernmost county of Ireland. It is a place of great wit, culture, and independence. The city is ranked as one of Europe’s top eight ‘ideal cultural and creative cities’ by the European Commission. It is the perfect place to live, learn and thrive!
UCC’s student body includes 3,300 international students, representing more than 100 countries worldwide.
Study Abroad – In today's global society, adding an international dimension to your studies will greatly enhance your experience of student life and will prepare you for a better future. UCC offers a wide range of study abroad options across the globe but most particularly in Europe and North America. Through the ERASMUS programme, the University has developed extensive links with partner universities in virtually all member states of the EU. UCC also offers a wide range of links with North American universities and you may now also avail of the opportunity to study in the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, and Singapore.
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Facilities
The Boole Library in UCC is named after George Boole (1815-1864), the first Professor of Mathematics in UCC. Booles’ mathematical logic is the basis of modern computer technology. Guidance on the use of library services is provided at the beginning of the academic year.
The University Student Health Department offers health services to students designed to complement their own GP care. In 2015 UCC became Ireland’s first recognised Health promoting University. Each year UCC Health Matters is involved in the organisation of many events and campaigns on campus including pedometer and cycling challenges, Health Matters Day, Mental Health Week, Sexual Health awareness week, Staff Wellbeing Day, UCC Desk to 5K and The Big UCC Cycle.
The Chaplaincy at UCC is a service that offers friendship and support to all within the University community. It is a place for all, where students can meet in the warm and welcoming environment of the tea room, or take time out for quiet reflection and prayer. The Chaplaincy is open to students of all faiths and of none.
A childcare facility is available at Creche Cois Laoi, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC. The aim of the crèche is to provide a service that children will enjoy and where they will progress to their full potential during their stay.
Clubs & Societies
We have a wide range of traditional field sports such as soccer, rugby, and GAA, exciting water sports such as canoeing, surfing and sailing, to alternative modern sports such as ultimate Frisbee and trampolining. The most difficult decision you face is deciding which club to join.
There are over 100 Societies on offer in UCC ranging from academic, creative, charitable, political, debating, religious and social. Societies are student-run and open to all students. They enable you to seek our unusual skills, continue hobbies, make new friends and of course having heaps of fun. It also gives you an opportunity to travel and represent the University at a national and international level.
Information Technology
UCC has a number of open access IT Centres on and off the main campus which registered UCC students are welcome to use at any time during opening hours. In addition, we provide online services such as Umail (Student email), Blackboard (Online Learning), MyStudentAdmin (Student Record) and ECDL training. A limited number of Chromebook laptops are available for students to borrow within the UCC Boole Library.
Sports & Fitness
UCC boasts three large sporting and recreation facilities: Mardyke Sports Grounds (17 acres), Curraheen Road Sports Grounds (The Farm) which comprises of 53 acres of groomed playing fields providing training and a home facility for UCC Soccer, Rugby, GAA Cricket, Ultimate Frisbee and other clubs on a weekly basis and the Mardyke Arena Sports Centre.
Accommodation
At the core of the UCC Campus Accommodation housing experience is a powerful sense of community. Each location offers its own rich social network, lifestyle, and perspective. The goal of UCC Campus Accommodation is to give students the freedom and flexibility to decide where they would most like to put down roots. Click the link below to compare Campus Accommodation residences and see how to apply for accommodation.
Dining
A list of restaurants, coffee shops on campus can be found below.
Fees and Grants
Fees consist of three elements – Student Contribution, Capitation and Tuition Fees. Under the Free Fees Initiative, the State pays the tuition fees for eligible full-time, non-repeat undergraduate EU/EEA/Swiss States students. The student capitation fee in 2017/18 was €3,000 and the capitation fee was €165.
