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
Partner [1 Courses]
7.4/10

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 September Intake (1st Dec 2023)
EUR 21,393/Yr
EUR 21,393 /Yr
Application Deadline For September Intake (30th Jun 2023)
EUR 21,393/Yr
EUR 21,393 /Yr
M.Acc
1 year
Application Deadline For September Intake (30th Jun 2023)
EUR 21,393/Yr
EUR 21,393 /Yr
Application Deadline For September Intake (30th Jun 2023)
EUR 21,392/Yr
EUR 21,392 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 85
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 59
Application Deadline For September Intake (4th Jan 2024)
EUR 32,973/Yr
EUR 32,973 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 90
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 63
  • GMAT: 500
Application Deadline For September Intake (30th Jun 2023)
EUR 21,393/Yr
EUR 21,393 /Yr

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Top Recommended Courses


EUR 20,451/YrEUR 20,451 /Yr

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

1 year
On Campus
English
Full Time

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

1 year
On Campus
English
Full Time
EUR 24,996/YrEUR 24,996 /Yr
EUR 20,451/YrEUR 20,451 /Yr

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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

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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
Deutschland Stipendium ProgramScholarship per student$4,363Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial FellowshipScholarship per student$33,115Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific
JN Tata Endowment ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Government of Ireland International Education ScholarshipScholarship per student$10,832Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Bhajan Lal ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based

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University College Cork Exam Scores

ExamsAvg. ScoreMin ScoreMax. Score%Submitted'
Graduate
GRE updated309.6---

Attendance Cost

€24,996

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
€24,996 / Year
Post Graduate Program
€14,770 / Year
On Campus
Castle white Single room
€4,970 / Year
Single Non-ensuite bedroom
€5,355 / Year
Single Ensuite bedroom
€5,565 / Year
University Hall single room
€5,670 / 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

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Anonymous
Do you accept the Duolingo English Test overall 105?
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Sinbad Chongtham

University College Cork accepts Duolingo English Test as one of the English Language Proficiency tests. To apply for admission with a Duolingo English Test you must have a minimum score of 120.

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Anonymous
Good day . Please is Nigeria part of the English speaking nation that is supposed not to take part in the TOEFL test for MSc program?
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Sinbad Chongtham

Nigeria is recognized as one of the Majority English-Speaking Countries. You wil be exempted from submitting an English Language Proficiency test certificate while applying for admission at this university.

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