University College Cork: Rankings, Courses, Admissions, Tuition Fee, Cost of Attendance & Scholarships

University College Cork [UCC] Ranking, Programs, Admission Process & Living Cost

Cork, CorkLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1845established year
16578enrollment
Public
7.4/10
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The University College Cork (UCC) was founded in the year 1845 and stands one of the leading University in Ireland to provide 3rd level education. It has been ranked #3 in Best Global Universities in Ireland and #190 in Europe. Also, it has been placed in the top tier of QS rankings for 100 for 16 subject areas.

UCC has been globally acknowledged for delivering high-quality research, innovation, and commercial collaboration. Nursing & Midwifery and Pharmacy & Pharmacology are the popular disciplines offered by the University.

Highlights

University Type Public University
Campus Setting Urban
Establishment Year 1845
No. of Campuses 1
No. of Accommodation Complexes 6
Postgraduate Employment rate 85-90%
Average Cost of Attendance 9,500-30,000 EUR
Research funding 96 million EUR
Applications Accepted Offline/Online
Work-Study Available
Intake Type Semester wise
Mode of Program Full time and online

University College Cork Campus and Accommodation

  • Spread over 42 acres, UCC is the 1st University in World to win the Green Flag award for its campus. It is well equipped with eating outlets, banking services, and on-campus accommodation.
  • There are six accommodation complexes including residence halls, lodge, and apartments, which can be booked in advance by paying 300 EUR.

University College Cork Application Process

The University College Cork admission process varies for prospective undergraduate and graduate students. From the admission portal to application fees, the process is essentially different.

How to Apply?

  • Application Portal:
    • ​UG: Central Application Office (COA)
    • PG: Postgraduate Application Centre
  • Application Fees: 45 EUR (UG) & 50 EUR (PG)

Student Supporting Documentation

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree/School leaving certificate
  • SAT1/ ACT scores
  • 2 academic references
  • statement of purpose
  • ID proof & passport copy

English Language Proficiency

International applicants are expected to establish their proficiency in the English language. The minimum overall and sectional scores for a few acceptable proficiency tests are tabulated below:

English proficiency tests Minimum Overall Scores Minimum Sectional Scores
IELTS 6.5 5.5
TOEFL (iBT) 90 Listening & Writing: 17;
Reading: 18;
Speaking: 20
PTE 63 51

University College Cork Cost of Attendance

The cost of attendance at UCC includes students tuition fees and their cost of living. While the course fees incorporate exam fees and other program-related expenses, the cost of living includes books & supplies, accommodation, transportation, etc. Details of the same are mentioned in the following tables:

Tuition Fee

Program Name Course Fees (in EUR)
Undergraduate
BA Applied Psychology 13,000
Law and Business 15,000
BSc Finance 17,850
BSc Data Science & Analytics 22,000
Postgraduate
MSc Pharmacy 15,000
LLM 17,000
MSc Computing Science 18,000
MSc Management & Marketing 18,000

In addition to tuition fees, undergraduate students are required to pay student contribution & capitation fees, which adds to their total course fees. For academic session 2023-2024, this amount was 3,000 EUR and 170 EUR respectively.

Cost of Living

Type of Expense Average Monthly Cost (in EUR)
On-Campus Accommodation 300- 650
Off-Campus Accommodation 500-700
Security deposit (one-time) 300
Food 250-350
Books and supplies 75
Others 185

University College Cork Scholarships

International students can support their education and living expenses through loans/part-time jobs/scholarships. Department-wise a wide array of scholarships are offered at UCC, such as:

Scholarship Amount/Benefit
SEFS Postgraduate and Undergraduate Scholarship Up to 500 EUR
CACSSS Excellence Scholarships Covers 100% tuition fees
Quercus Masters Scholarship for all disciplines 50% rebate on tuition fees

Additionally, there are various government scholarships available for international students.

University College Cork Program Fees & Deadlines

ProgramImportant DatesFeesExams ScoreAction
Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (15th Dec 2024)
USD 20,412 /Yr
EUR 18,900 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 90
  • Duolingo: 120
Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (15th Dec 2024)
USD 20,412 /Yr
EUR 18,900 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 90
  • Duolingo: 120
Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (30th Jun 2024)
USD 20,412 /Yr
EUR 18,900 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 90
  • Duolingo: 120
Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (30th Jun 2024)
USD 20,412 /Yr
EUR 18,900 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 90
  • Duolingo: 120
Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (31st May 2024)
USD 24,840 /Yr
EUR 23,000 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 90
  • Duolingo: 120
Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (30th Jun 2024)
USD 20,412 /Yr
EUR 18,900 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 90
  • Duolingo: 120

What students say about University College Cork


Likes

  • The university has a good reputation in the market, but Ireland did not offer a campus during my time.
  • My classmates from India, who had better academic records and more work experience, were granted more fee waivers.
  • UCC is more than just a great campus; the lush green environment helps us focus and enables us to modulate our tone towards nature and our interaction with it.
  • Also, the rental scenario is a bit hectic. I would suggest considering student accommodation or checking the UCC student help center or Facebook page for student accommodation in Cork.
  • They are very helpful during and after the course, and they are also helpful in finding jobs and making referrals wherever possible.
  • First of all, its one of the best universities in the world with top-class faculties, and the university has the best research output.
  These insights are automatically extracted from student reviewsRead Reviews

Top Recommended Courses


Master of Science [M.S] Computing Science

1 year
On Campus
English
Full Time
Exam Scores: IELTS6.5|TOEFL90|Duolingo120
Important Date: 15 Dec, 2024
USD 20,412 /YrEUR 18,900 /Yr
1 Student Applied
1 Student Admitted

Master of Science [M.S] Data Science and Analytics

1 year
On Campus
English
Full Time
8.3 2 Reviews | Ranked #201 out of 500 by ARWU Global Ranking 2022
Exam Scores: IELTS6.5|TOEFL90|Duolingo120
Important Date: 15 Dec, 2024
USD 20,412 /YrEUR 18,900 /Yr
6 Students Applied
2 Students Admitted

Master of Science [M.S] Business Information and Analytics System

1 year
On Campus
English
Full Time
Ranked #201 out of 500 by ARWU Global Ranking 2022
Exam Scores: IELTS6.5|TOEFL90|Duolingo120
USD 20,412 /YrEUR 18,900 /Yr
1 Student Applied
1 Student Admitted
1 year
On Campus
English
Full Time
Exam Scores: IELTS6.5|TOEFL90|Duolingo120
USD 20,412 /YrEUR 18,900 /Yr
1 Student Applied
1 Student Admitted
1 year
On Campus
English
Full Time
Exam Scores: IELTS6.5|TOEFL90|Duolingo120
USD 20,412 /YrEUR 18,900 /Yr

University College Cork comparison

University NameUniversity College CorkUniversity College DublinTrinity College Dublin
Collegedunia Score4.5 Out of 105.3 Out of 105.2 Out of 10
Overall Ranking
  • #273 QS World University 2025
  • #201 QS World University 2024
  • #292 QS World University 2024
  • #126 QS World University 2025
  • #151 QS World University 2024
  • #171 QS World University 2024
  • #87 QS World University 2025
  • #81 QS World University 2024
  • #134 Times Higher Education 2024
Subject Strength
  • #301 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
  • #220 for Medicine by QS World University 2024
  • #73 for Law by QS World University 2024
  • #151 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
  • #166 for Medicine by QS World University 2024
  • #92 for Law by QS World University 2024
  • #158 for Engineering by QS World University 2024
  • #94 for Medicine by QS World University 2024
  • #59 for Law by QS World University 2024
Programs
  • UG Programs- 97
  • PG Programs - 52
  • UG Programs- 99
  • PG Programs - 143
  • Doctorate Programs -5
  • UG Programs- 89
  • PG Programs - 62
  • Doctorate Programs -3
Acceptance Rate41.0 %20.0 %34.0 %
Cost to Study
  • Average Tuition Fees:USD 26995.3992 [For UG Program]
  • Average Tuition Fees:USD 15951.8268 [For PG Program]
  • Hostel + Meal:USD 23284.8 Per Year
  • Average Tuition Fees:USD 29937.6 [For UG Program]
  • Average Tuition Fees:USD 23559.6168 [For PG Program]
  • Hostel + Meal:USD 42960.24 Per Year
  • Average Tuition Fees:USD 34389.36 [For UG Program]
  • Average Tuition Fees:USD 31437.72 [For PG Program]
  • Hostel + Meal:USD 27815.4 Per Year
Placement

The programs and their average salary are as follows:

Bachelors of Science: $54,000

LLM: $49,000

Executive Masters: $59,000

Masters in Finance: $53,000


The average salary for different programs are as follows:

MBA: $88,000

Executive MBA: $82,000

LLM: $70,000

Masters in Finance: $72,000

Master (other): $62,000


Graduate employability ranking: #92.
Executive Masters: up to $144,000
MBA: $98,000
Masters in finance: $96,000


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University College Cork Ranking

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Overall 273 out of 1503 in Global Ranking

#3 out of 7 in Ireland 2025

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University College Cork Ratings

Based on 6 Students Rating

7.4 out of 10
8.2/10Academic
6.5/10Accommodation
8.0/10Faculty
9.3/10Infrastructure
6.3/10Placement
9.3/10Social Life

University College Cork Reviews


StreamDegree TypeStudent StatusNationalityBatchCourse
Sort By :
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Engineering (2)
Data Science and Analytics (2)
Sciences (2)
Data Science and Analytics (2)
Information Studies (1)
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Computer Science and Engineering (1)

6 Reviews Found

Overview:

Love ireland in person. I did like the curriculum of the course..I have visited a couple of countries on my own prior to applying for college found ireland quite fascinating and place to explore and learn.

Fees:

Tuition fees at the time i joined was (11000-3500) average accomodation cost 500-600 euros per.month and another 300-500 euros a month for grocery and bills. Rough total cost is : 19000 euros to 25000 euros for a year. Depending on your budget.

academic: 8/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 9/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 10/10

SS
6.8 /10

Overview:

It was under budget and best of available in Ireland. I got 3000 EUR scholarship and in Ireland you need to get your own placement so university doesn't matter much

Fees:

15000 EUR total tuition fees for one year program.

academic: 7/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 9/10
accomodation: 6/10
placement: 2/10
extracurricular: 9/10

Overview:

Good blend of course structure & UCC is public university with a decent fee when I applied for the course

Fees:

15000 euro in 2015

academic: 9/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 6/10
placement: 7/10
extracurricular: 8/10

Overview:

First of all its one of the best universities in the world with top class faculties and the university has the best research output. Secondly, less investment and just 1 year course with 2 years post study work permit and high chances of sponsorship. Ireland is one of the growing countries in EU with many MNCs European headquarters.

Fees:

22000?/annum

academic: 10/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 5/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 10/10

Overview:

It is a pleasure to go into different domains to explore and learn something new. Job prospects were good in Ireland related to my course.

Fees:

15000 Euro is the program fee.

academic: 8/10
faculty: 7/10
infrastructure: 9/10
accomodation: 6/10
placement: 6/10

NB
6.5 /10

Overview:

I chose the college because the degree is 1yr so I would finish my degree fast. Costs less than in the USA. And I had heard job opportunities were good in Ireland.

Fees:

With my 1000 euro fee waiver, it cost me 17000 euro + 10000 euro for living expenses. Roughly equivalent to 25 lakhs for 1 year.

academic: 7/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 7/10
placement: 7/10

University College Cork Scholarships


NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
UCC Excellence Scholarship MastersScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
Government of Ireland International Education ScholarshipScholarship per student$10,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
SETU Waterford academic scholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Bhajan Lal ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
TU Dublin Centenary ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
Axol Science ScholarshipScholarship per student$2,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCompany-Sponsored

University College Cork Exam Scores

ExamsAvg. ScoreMin ScoreMax. Score%Submitted'
Graduate
GRE309.6---

Attendance Cost

$22,766

attendance cost

The table shows average yearly cost of attendance for international students. Amount may vary with the course opted, nature of accommodation, and personal spending habits of a candidate.Check Program wise Fees

Tuition fees
Undergraduate Programs
$22,766 / Year
Post Graduate Program
$20,606 / Year
On Campus
Castle white Single room
$5,368 / Year
Single Non-ensuite bedroom
$5,783 / Year
Single Ensuite bedroom
$6,010 / Year
University Hall single room
$6,124 / Year

University College Cork Campus Location


+353-21-490-3643
Telephone
College Road, Cork T12 K8AF
Address

Nearby This Campus

  • Pharmacy
  • Bus Station
  • Book Store
  • Hospital
  • Shopping Mall
  • Airport

Pharmacy

College Road Pharmacy0.06 km
Lloyds Pharmacy0.99 km
Daltons Pharmacy1.35 km
LloydsPharmacy1.42 km
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Book Store

Cork University Press0.14 km
Lowercase Bookshop0.29 km
J&K Schoolbooks1.23 km
Key Books1.31 km
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Shopping Mall

Repall Skateshop1.15 km
Parkhaus1.34 km
North Main Street Shopping Centre1.36 km
The Capitol Shopping Centre1.42 km
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Bus Station

College Road (Food Science UCC)0.09 km
College Road (AIB Bank)0.13 km
The Lough, Bon Secours Hospital Cork0.14 km
College Rd (Opposite UCC Boole)0.15 km
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Hospital

Bon Secours Hospital0.33 km
Brookfield Therapy Clinic0.49 km
Therapy Rooms Victoria Cross0.93 km
Medi centre Wilton road0.98 km
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Airport

McSweeney Chauffeurs4.22 km
Cork Airport4.79 km

● All distance are measured radially. Actual distance may vary

Comments


10 Comments
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kuteesa joyce nelly
I hav a certificate in nursing and i would like to upgrade in a country like ireland ,how long would the course take?
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Karan Gupta

The duration of your nursing course in Ireland will depend on several factors including Your current qualifications, Desired qualifications, etc. However, The average length of a nursing course in Ireland is 3-4 years for an undergraduate degree. Postgraduate Nursing Courses can range from 1 to 2 years.

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floyd fernandes
How can I apply from home
K
Karan Gupta

You can apply to the university through its online application portal. Admission requirements for international students are:

  • Academic transcripts or School leaving examination certificate
  • Third-level academic transcript and Proof of Final Degree
  • IELTS or TOEFL scores for the candidates whose first language is not English
  • Two academic references
  • Birth certificate
  • A statement detailing why you want to join the university
  • One passport-sized photograph

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agyeiwaa priscilla

After the school you get a job in the country or city.

L
Lagan Kapoor

Different programs can lead to various career paths and job opportunities, with some focusing more on rural or urban areas. However, you can explore the UCC courses to learn more about the curriculum, fees, and other details.

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