University College Cork (UCC) was founded in 1845 and is one of the oldest universities in Ireland. It combines a rich tradition of teaching, research and scholarship. Its degrees, conferred by the National University of Ireland, are internationally recognized. UCC is Ireland’s leading research university.

The University has four colleges – Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences; Business and Law; Science, Engineering and Food Science; and Medicine and Health. There are close to 20,000 students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies, we are a highly internationalized university, including more than 2,500 students from 100 countries currently registered.

University College Cork inspires creativity and independent thinking in a research-led teaching and learning environment. Our students are our highest priority. Through our research excellence we create and communicate knowledge to enhance the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic life regionally, nationally and internationally.

• Ranked in top 2% of universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings)
• Ireland’s leading research institute with two-thirds of Ireland’s most cited researchers
• Work placements provided in selected degree programmes
• State of the art sporting facilities & vibrant cultural and artistic life
• Student accommodation guaranteed
• Excellent Student Support systems
• Warm and friendly University in a warm and friendly city!

With the beauty of its campus, UCC is considered not only a respected University but also one of the nicest ‘gardens’ belonging to Cork as a whole.

Cork international airport is only 6 kilometres from the University. This allows for constant access to the international destinations and also highlights Cork itself as a globally attractive and exciting location.