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University College Cork

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Overview

Founded in 1845, the University College Cork is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Cork (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), County Cork. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland, University College Cork (UCC) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Irish higher education institution. University College Cork (UCC) offers courses and programs 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. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 179-year-old Irish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UCC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

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

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) Coláiste na hOllscoile, Corcaigh
Acronym UCC
Founded 1845
Motto Where Finbarr Taught Let Munster Learn
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official University College Cork general video presentation.

University 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 +353 (21) 490 3000
University College Cork Fax Number +353 (21) 427 3072

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University College Cork's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University College Cork's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay 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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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic University College Cork's admission information.

University College Cork's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University College Cork's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University College Cork a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University College Cork's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University College Cork's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University College Cork has more than 3500 international students.

University College Cork's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University College Cork.

University College Cork's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University College Cork has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 800-899 academic employees (Faculty).


University College Cork's Control Type Control Type

University College Cork is a public higher education institution.


University College Cork's Entity Type Entity Type

University College Cork is a non-profit higher education institution.


University College Cork's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported


University College Cork's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University College Cork does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University College Cork's main facilities:


University College Cork's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. 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

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University College Cork's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University College Cork's main services:


University College Cork's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

University College Cork's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

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


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


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 Skills of Ireland

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1997


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


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

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form to submit a list of University College Cork's official first-level academic divisions. If you are an official representative you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).




Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University College Cork's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University College Cork's Facebook page University College Cork's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

University College Cork's X (formerly Twitter) page University College Cork's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University College Cork's YouTube channel University College Cork's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University College Cork's Instagram page University College Cork's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University College Cork's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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