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About UCC
University College Cork (UCC) — public non-profit university. 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.
It is one of the best institutions in the world. In QS World University Rankings 2024, it is among top-290. The educational institution is in 301 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).
UCC offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
- Location
- Cork, Ireland
- Establishment year
- 1845
- Students
- 17,473
- International students
- 2,742
- Female students
- 58%
Place in ratings
By subject
| Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 61 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 51-100 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 185 |
| Arts & Humanities | 251 |
| Accounting & Finance | 251-300 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 279 |
| Engineering & Technology | 287 |
| Natural Sciences | 451-500 |
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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 3,472 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.
- Academic calendar
- Continuous
- Citizens
- Free
- Bachelor
- 3,472USD/year
- Master
- 4,660USD/year
- Doctorate
- 14,420USD/year
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- BSc
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- BEng
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- BSc
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- Study degree
- BSW
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- BSc
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Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Arts - Celtic Civilisation
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
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Arts - Chinese Studies
- Study degree
- BA
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- BA
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- Study degree
- BA
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- Study degree
- BA
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Arts - Computer Science
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- BA
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Business Information Systems
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- BSc
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- BSc
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- BA
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- BSc
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- BSc
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Arts - Applied Mathematics
- Study degree
- BA
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Arts - Economics
- Study degree
- BA
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Arts - Mathematical Studies
- Study degree
- BA
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Arts - Mathematics
- Study degree
- BA
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Arts - Philosophy
- Study degree
- BA
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Humanities
Arts
- Study degree
- BA
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- On campus
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Arts (International)
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- BA
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- On campus
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Arts - Archaeology
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- BA
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Arts - Asian Studies
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- BA
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Arts - Celtic Civilisation
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- BA
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Arts (International)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts - History
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
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- Full-time
Arts - History of Art
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
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- Full-time
Arts - Philosophy
- Study degree
- BA
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- On campus
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- Full-time
Arts - Politics
- Study degree
- BA
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- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Applied Psychology
- Study degree
- BA
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- On campus
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Arts
- Study degree
- BA
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Arts (International)
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- BA
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- On campus
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- Full-time
Arts - Archaeology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
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- Full-time
Arts - Asian Studies
- Study degree
- BA
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Architecture (Joint Programme with CIT)
- Study degree
- BSc
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- On campus
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Arts
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- BA
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- BA
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- BA
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Applied Plant Biology (Hons)
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- BSc
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- BA
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Applied Plant Biology (Hons)
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- BA
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- BA
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- Study degree
- BA
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Arts - Mathematical Studies
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- BA
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Applied Plant Biology (Hons)
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- BSc
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- BSc
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- BSc
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- Study degree
- BA
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Accounting
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- BA
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- BA
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Agricultural Science (BAgrSc (Hons))
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- MSc
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- Study degree
- MSc
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- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
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- MEd
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- On campus
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- Postgraduate Diploma
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- Postgraduate Certificate
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Medicine
Audiology
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- MSc
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- MSc
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- MSc
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- MSc
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- MSc
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- On campus
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Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
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- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
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Co-operatives, Agri-Food and Sustainable Development
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Geology - Applied Environmental Geoscience
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
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- Full-time, part-time
Planning and Sustainable Development
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- On campus
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Planning and Sustainable Development
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Economics & Business Management
Accounting
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- On campus
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Architecture
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- MArch
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- On campus
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Business Economics
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- MSc
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- MSc
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Co-operatives, Agri-Food and Sustainable Development
- Study degree
- MSc
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Arts & Humanities
Architecture
- Study degree
- MArch
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- On campus
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- MA
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- MA
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Ancient Medieval Languages
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- Postgraduate Diploma
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
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Beginnings of Irish Christianity
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- MA
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- MA
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- On campus
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- MA
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- MA
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- MSc
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- MSc
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- MA
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Ancient Medieval Languages
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- MA
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- MA
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Beginnings of Irish Christianity
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- MA
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- Postgraduate Diploma
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- MA
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- MSc
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- MSc
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- MA
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- Study degree
- MA
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- MSc
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- MEng
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- MEng
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- MEng
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Computer Science & IT
Applied Computing Technology
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Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
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- MSc
- Study mode
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Computing Science
- Study degree
- MSc
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- Study form
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Design and Development of Digital Business
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- MSc
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Geographical Information Systems
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Physiotherapy
- Study degree
- MSc
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- On campus
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Accounting
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Anthropology
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- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Archaeology
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Asian Studies
- Study degree
- MA
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- On campus
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Business Economics
- Study degree
- MSc
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Actuarial Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
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Biotechnology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
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- Online
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Cyber Risk for Business
- Study degree
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Cohort PhD in Education
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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, PTE or TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score is 6. The TOEFL score is not lower than 80. A subject exam is required. The university relies on the ACT or SAT results. UCC also provides online undergraduate programs.
- IELTS
- 6
- TOEFL iBT
- 80
Master's degree at UCC
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS, PTE 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.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 90
Doctorate degree at UCC
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass TOEFL with 90 points.
- TOEFL iBT
- 90
UCC campus
The campus of the educational institution is located in Cork. The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at UCC. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.
- Library
- Yes
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What to do after graduation
To stay in Ireland after graduation, you need to apply for a job seeker visa. It allows you to live and work in the country for another 2 years. UCC graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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