Cork, Ireland | ucc.ie/en/international

For inspired thinkers who want to embrace everything Irish university life has to offer, University College Cork (UCC) is the right choice. At UCC, we encourage diversity of thought, ambition and knowledge-sharing, and every year we welcome students from over 100 different countries to our beautiful, historic campus. Our location in picturesque Cork, home to the friendliest of Irish people, ensures that a warm welcome awaits every student. At UCC, we’re looking for students with strong academic records, who are independent thinkers determined to impact the world in a positive way. There’s a whole world out there for you to discover and make your mark on - let your journey begin with UCC!

Representatives

Margaret Cardosi She/Her/Hers
North American Officer
(646) 637-1724 margaret.cardosi@ucc.ie

Details

Institution Type
Public 

Campus Setting
Urban

Closest Airport (Distance)
ORK (4 mi)

Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
16,000 / 22,000

Average Class Size
No Answer

Student-to-Faculty Ratio
19:1

Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
No Answer / No Answer / 15%

Athletics Division
No Answer

Athletics League
No Answer

Average ACT / SAT
29 / 1380

Average GPA
3.4

GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Unweighted
Scholarships: Unweighted

Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
No Answer

Deposits
No Answer

Applications Accepted
University-Specific App

Application Information

Test Optional? Sometimes

Demonstrated Interest? No

Rolling Admission? Yes

Admission Interview? Sometimes

Need-blind Admission? Yes

WUE Tuition Exchange? No

CA Specific Scholarships? No

Freshman App Deadlines
May 31

Transfer App Deadline
No Answer

Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
May 31

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
No Answer

Link to Scholarship Info
ucc.ie/en/scholarships/internationaltable

Points of Pride

1. We are 8th in the World for Sustainability and the World’s 1st Green Flag Campus.

2. We are #1 in Ireland for Industry Engagement, meaning that students in most majors have the opportunity to take part in internships, work placements or research during their studies.

3. We are #1 for the Student Experience in Ireland, meaning that our students are engaged and well-supported both inside and outside of the classroom.