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.
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Name (Non Latin) | Coláiste na hOllscoile, Corcaigh |
Acronym | UCC |
Founded | 1845 |
Motto | Where Finbarr Taught Let Munster Learn |
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Address | Cork T12 YN60 County Cork Ireland |
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+353 (21) 490 3000 |
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+353 (21) 427 3072 |
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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.
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1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
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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.
uniRank publishes below some basic University College Cork's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has University College Cork a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
University College Cork's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
University College Cork has more than 3500 international students.Tip: search for University College Cork's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University College Cork.
University College Cork has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 800-899 academic employees (Faculty).
University College Cork is a public higher education institution.
University College Cork is a non-profit higher education institution.
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This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.
University College Cork does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of University College Cork's main facilities:
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
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.
uniRank provides below an overview of University College Cork's main services:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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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
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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.
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.
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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.
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Site last updated: Tuesday, 2 April 2024
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