University College Cork

Established in 1845, University College Cork (UCC) is a renowned research institute located in Cork, Ireland. It houses seven faculties - Commerce, Engineering, Arts and Celtic Studies, Medicine, Science, Law, and Food Science and Technology - under four colleges, namely College of Business and Law, College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, College of Medicine and Health, and College of Science, Engineering and Food Science. Spread over a sprawling 42 acres, the campus boasts modern infrastructure including Alfred O'Rahilly, Cavanagh Pharmacy, Brookfield Health Science Center, Bio Green Café, Lewis Glucksman Gallery, Boole Library, and more. With a student strength of more than 21,000, UCC offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities through its 50+ sports clubs and 100+ societies, catering to various interests like gaming, politics, social causes, religion, martial arts, and water sports. UCC has stringent eligibility criteria for admissions, which includes a minimum score of 6.5 in IELTS, 90 in TOEFL, or 63 in PTE, along with an admission fee of 50 EUR. The university offers over 70 undergraduate and numerous postgraduate programs at an average tuition cost of 16,000-22,000 EUR and 14,000-20,000 EUR, respectively. To support international students financially, UCC provides various options like loans, bursaries, and scholarships, including the CACSSS Excellence Scholarship, SEFS Postgraduate and Undergraduate Scholarship, and Quercus Masters Scholarship, among others. On-campus accommodation is available for students through UCC DAC, with six residential complexes - Victoria Lodge, University Hall, Mardyke Hall, Victoria Mills, Castlewhite Apartments, and Aras Ui Thuama. A booking deposit of 300 EUR is required, and the average cost of stay is around 6,100 EUR. Accommodation options include Single, En Suite, Twin, and Single Ensuite rooms, equipped with amenities such as a fitted kitchen, TV, internet connection, laundry, wardrobe, enclosed parking area, and more. UCC boasts an impressive employment rate of 90%, with graduates earning an average package of 71,000-90,000 USD.