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.

Top Recommended Courses


3 years
English
Full Time
INR 13.8 L/YrEUR 15,338 /Yr

INR 25.3 L/YrEUR 28,115 /Yr

INR 18.4 L/YrEUR 20,451 /Yr

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

1 year
On Campus
English
Full Time
1 Student Applied

Master of Science [M.S] Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacy

2 years
English
Part Time
INR 8.2 L/YrEUR 9,089 /Yr

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

1 year
On Campus
English
Full Time

Bachelor of Science [B.S] Architecture

4 years
Honours
English
Full Time
INR 22.5 L/YrEUR 24,995 /Yr

University College Cork comparison

University College CorkUniversity College DublinTrinity College Dublin
Collegedunia Score4.5 Out of 105.3 Out of 105.2 Out of 10
Overall Ranking
  • 292 QS World University 2024
  • 301 Times Higher Education 2024
  • 301 Times Higher Education 2023
  • 171 QS World University 2024
  • 201 Times Higher Education 2024
  • 181 QS World University 2023
  • 81 QS World University 2024
  • 134 Times Higher Education 2024
  • 98 QS World University 2023
Subject Strength
  • 301 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
  • 185 for Medicine by QS World University 2023
  • 201 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
  • 151 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
  • 160 for Medicine by QS World University 2023
  • 101 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
  • 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
  • 109 for Medicine by QS World University 2023
  • 72 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
Programs
  • UG Programs- 97
  • PG Programs - 52
  • UG Programs- 99
  • PG Programs - 149
  • 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:INR 2252116.174 [For UG Program]
  • Average Tuition Fees:INR 1330795.921 [For PG Program]
  • Hostel + Meal:INR 1942556 Per Year
  • Average Tuition Fees:INR 2497572 [For UG Program]
  • Average Tuition Fees:INR 1965482.846 [For PG Program]
  • Hostel + Meal:INR 3583997.8 Per Year
  • Average Tuition Fees:INR 2868964.2 [For UG Program]
  • Average Tuition Fees:INR 2622720.9 [For PG Program]
  • Hostel + Meal:INR 2320525.5 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 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 :
Newest First

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

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

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

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

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

SS
6.0 /10

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

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₹ 9 L/Yr$10,832Level 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₹ 1.7 L/Yr$2,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCompany-Sponsored

Attendance Cost

₹2,252,116

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
₹2,252,116 / Year
Post Graduate Program
₹1,330,796 / Year
On Campus
Castle white Single room
₹447,797 / Year
Single Non-ensuite bedroom
₹482,486 / Year
Single Ensuite bedroom
₹501,407 / Year
University Hall single room
₹510,867 / Year

University College Cork Campus Location


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

Comments



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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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