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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 2025, it is among top-270. The educational institution is in 351 position of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE).
UCC offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
| Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology | 101-150 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 220 |
| Accounting & Finance | 251-300 |
| Arts & Humanities | 288 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 318 |
| Engineering & Technology | 362 |
| Natural Sciences | 451-500 |

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 3,536 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.

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.
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.
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.
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.

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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