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About UCC
University College Cork (UCC) — public non-profit college. It is located in Cork, Ireland. As an active member of European University Association (EUA), Utrecht Network, UCC is participating in developing the academic environment.
The university was highly rated by the QS International Ranking of the best universities, and is in 293 place in the world. The educational institution is in 349 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).
UCC offers bachelor and master programs in different fields of study.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Agriculture & Forestry | 61 |
Anatomy & Physiology | 79 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 187 |
Arts & Humanities | 253 |
Accounting & Finance | 276 |
Social Sciences & Management | 281 |
Engineering & Technology | 287 |
Natural Sciences | 485 |

UCC tuition fees
The academic year at UCC is continuous, which means that students have no break between courses. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. UCC offers free education for residents of the EU, Switzerland and the UK. For other students, tuition fees start from 3,307 USD per year. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Study programs at UCC
Law
Criminology
Government and Political Science
Law (International)
Law (Pathways)
Law - Clinical
Engineering & Technology
Business Information Systems
Chemical Physics
Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Energy Engineering
Applied Sciences & Professions
Chemistry with Forensic Science
Food Science
Social Science
Social Work
Youth and Community Work
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Arts - Celtic Civilisation
Arts - Chinese Studies
Arts - French
Arts - German
Arts - Greek
Computer Science & IT
Arts - Computer Science
Business Information Systems
Computer Science
Data Science and Analytics
Digital Humanities and Information Technology
Accounting & Finance
Accounting
Arts - Economics
Commerce
Finance
Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science
Humanities
Arts - Celtic Civilisation
Arts - Chinese Studies
Arts - French
Arts - German
Arts - Greek and Roman Civilisation
History, Philosophy & Theology
Arts (International)
Arts - History
Arts - History of Art
Arts - Philosophy
Arts - Politics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Arts - Applied Mathematics
Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Ecology and Environmental Biology
Environmental Science
International Field Geosciences
Social Sciences & Management
Applied Psychology
Arts
Arts (International)
Arts - Archaeology
Arts - Asian Studies
Arts & Humanities
Architecture (Joint Programme with CIT)
Arts
Arts (International)
Arts - Archaeology
Arts - Asian Studies
Medicine
Applied Plant Biology (Hons)
Applied Psychology
Biochemistry
Biological and Chemical Sciences
Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Plant Biology (Hons)
Applied Psychology
Arts - Applied Mathematics
Arts - Economics
Arts - Mathematical Studies
Agriculture & Forestry
Applied Plant Biology (Hons)
Zoology
Education & Training
Early Years and Childhood Studies
Film and Screen Media
Physical Sciences
Arts - Applied Mathematics
Arts - Economics
Arts - Mathematical Studies
Arts - Mathematics
Arts - Philosophy
Journalism & Media
Film and Screen Media
Economics & Business Management
Accounting
Arts - Economics
Arts - Mathematics
Commerce
Finance
Other
Commerce with Chinese Studies
Commerce with French
Commerce with German
Commerce with Hispanic Studies
Commerce with Irish
Education & Training
Chinese - Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
Education
Educational Leadership
Psychology - Applied Psychology (Positive and Coaching Psychology)
Journalism & Media
Creative Writing
Digital Arts and Humanities
Digital Cultures
Film and Screen Media
Translation Studies
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Chemistry - Environmental Analytical Chemistry
Co-operatives, Agri-Food and Sustainable Development
Geology - Applied Environmental Geoscience
Planning and Sustainable Development
Planning and Sustainable Development
Physical Sciences
Chemistry - Environmental Analytical Chemistry
Co-operatives, Agri-Food and Sustainable Development
Finance (Asset Management)
Financial and Computational Mathematics
Geology - Applied Environmental Geoscience
Economics & Business Management
Accounting
Architecture
Business Economics
Business Information and Analytics Systems
Co-operatives, Agri-Food and Sustainable Development
Computer Science & IT
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Computing Science
Design and Development of Digital Business
Interactive Media
Law - LLM (Intellectual Property and E-Law)
Arts & Humanities
Architecture
Arts Management and Creative Producing
Arts Management and Creative Producing
Creative Writing
Digital Arts and Humanities
Law
International Public Policy and Diplomacy
Law
Law - LLM (Intellectual Property and E-Law)
Social Work
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Ancient Medieval Languages
Beginnings of Irish Christianity
Celtic Civilisation
Chinese - Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
Early & Medieval Irish
Agriculture & Forestry
Applied Coastal and Marine Management
Biology - Marine Biology
History, Philosophy & Theology
Ancient Medieval Languages
Anthropology
Asian Studies
Beginnings of Irish Christianity
English - Texts and Contexts: Medieval to Renaissance
Humanities
Ancient Medieval Languages
Anthropology
Asian Studies
Beginnings of Irish Christianity
Celtic Civilisation
Accounting & Finance
Accounting
Corporate Finance
Finance (Asset Management)
Finance (Banking and Risk Management)
Financial and Computational Mathematics
Engineering & Technology
Engineering - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Engineering - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Engineering - Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering
Engineering - Sustainable Energy
Medicine
Audiology
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Biology - Marine Biology
Biology - Molecular Cell Biology with Bioinnovation
Chemistry - Analysis of Pharmaceutical Compounds
Applied Sciences & Professions
Food Business
Food Microbiology
Food Science
Museum Studies
Nutritional Sciences
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Biology - Marine Biology
Chemistry - Analysis of Pharmaceutical Compounds
Chemistry - Analytical Chemistry
Chemistry - Environmental Analytical Chemistry
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Physiotherapy
Sports and Exercise Medicine
Social Sciences & Management
Accounting
Anthropology
Asian Studies
Business Economics
Celtic Civilisation
Other
Actuarial Science
Biotechnology
Business Economics
Co-operative and Social Enterprise
Cyber Risk for Business

Bachelor degree at UCC
Students are accepted to bachelor's programs at UCC based on the results of entrance exams. Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score is 6. The TOEFL score is not lower than 80. UCC also provides online undergraduate programs.
Master's degree at UCC
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. In order to enroll at UCC for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 90. IELTS — 6.5 or higher. UCC provides an opportunity to get a master's degree remotely.
UCC campus
The university campus is located within Cork. The university has a functioning library. In addition to educational materials in various scientific areas, it contains a collection of classical and contemporary literature. Not only locals study at UCC, but also students from other countries. This is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the culture of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.

What to do after graduation
If you want to stay in Ireland after graduation, you can apply for a job seeker visa that will allow you to live and work in the country for another 2 years. Graduates of UCC are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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