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Cork, Ireland

University College Cork

Research university in Ireland's second city

1845

Founded

approx. 23,000

Students

approx. 20%

International students

Public

Type

About University College Cork

UCC was founded in 1845 as Queen's College Cork. Its campus near the city centre combines Victorian Gothic buildings with modern facilities.

It has strengths in food science, pharmacy, data science, law and business, and Cork's pharmaceutical and tech sectors offer good graduate opportunities.

Highlights

  • Leading centre for food and nutrition science
  • Cork is a hub for pharmaceutical and tech employers
  • Well-regarded sustainability initiatives on campus
  • Friendly, walkable city with lower rents than Dublin

Tuition (indicative, per year)

EUR 18,000 – 28,000 per year (indicative)

Intakes

September

English requirements (from)

IELTS 6.5 · PTE 63 · TOEFL 90

Campus and student life

A green campus on the River Lee with a modern sports arena, busy societies and the English Market and city pubs close by.

Courses at University College Cork

A selection only. University College Cork offers many more programmes; ask a counsellor or see the university's website.

Studying in Ireland?

Ireland combines English-medium teaching, one-year master's degrees and the European headquarters of many global technology and pharmaceutical firms. Graduates can stay for up to two years on Stamp 1G to look for work.

Costs, visa and work rights in Ireland →

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