University College Cork: Rankings, Courses, Admissions, Tuition Fee, Cost of Attendance & Scholarships

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18 June 2026: QS World University Rankings 2027 has been released on 18 June 2026. University College Cork is ranked #220 among 1,500+ universities. Check out QS World University Rankings 2027 trend analysis

The University College Cork (UCC) was founded in the year 1845 and stands one of the leading University in Ireland to provide 3^rdlevel 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