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Overview

University College Cork (Coláiste na hOllscoile, Corcaigh) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Cork, County Cork, Ireland. Established in 1845, University College Cork (UCC) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Department of Education and Youth. UCC provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 181-year-old Irish higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply. UCC also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

University College Cork's Control Typepublic

Entity

University College Cork's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University College Cork' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University College Cork's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) Coláiste na hOllscoile, Corcaigh
Acronym UCC
Founded 1845
Motto Where Finbarr Taught Let Munster Learn
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Location

Address
Cork
T12 YN60 County Cork
Ireland
University College Cork's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University College Cork Phone Number (21) 490 3000
University College Cork Fax Number (21) 427 3072
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Website

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Recognition and Accreditation

University College Cork's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University College Cork is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Education and Youth

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1997


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University College Cork as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University College Cork Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University College Cork is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University College Cork's academic range and degree level offering.



University College Cork: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

University College Cork Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University College Cork Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University College Cork categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University College Cork.



University College Cork: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University College Cork Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University College Cork website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University College Cork Admission Info


University College Cork's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University College Cork is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University College Cork's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University College Cork has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University College Cork 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University College Cork's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University College Cork has more than 3500 international students.


University College Cork's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University College Cork's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University College Cork Size and Profile


University College Cork's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University College Cork has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University College Cork's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University College Cork's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.


University College Cork's Control Type Control Type

University College Cork is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University College Cork's Entity Type Entity Type

University College Cork is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University College Cork's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University College Cork's main campus setting is not reported.


University College Cork's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University College Cork adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.


University College Cork's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University College Cork is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University College Cork Facilities


University College Cork's Library University Library

Yes Visit University College Cork's Library


University College Cork's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University College Cork's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University College Cork's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

University College Cork Services


University College Cork's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


University College Cork's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University College Cork's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University College Cork's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University College Cork's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University College Cork Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

University College Cork Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University College Cork's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Utrecht Network


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University College Cork public or private?

University College Cork is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University College Cork profit or non-profit?

University College Cork is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University College Cork in terms of enrollment?

University College Cork has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of University College Cork in terms of academic staff?

University College Cork's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.

Is University College Cork a coeducational institution?

University College Cork is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University College Cork use?

University College Cork adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.

What religion is University College Cork affiliated with?

None.

Does University College Cork admit international students?

Yes. University College Cork has more than 3500 international students.

What is University College Cork's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University College Cork 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend University College Cork UCC?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University College Cork UCC located?

University College Cork is located in Cork, County Cork, Ireland. Address: .

Is University College Cork UCC accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University College Cork is accredited by Department of Education and Youth (since 1997).

Does University College Cork offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does University College Cork offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University College Cork have a university library?

Yes

Does University College Cork provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does University College Cork have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University College Cork offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University College Cork offer career services?

Not reported

Does University College Cork offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does University College Cork have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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