University College Cork – National University of Ireland, Cork (UCC) is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland located in Cork.
The university was established in 1845 as one of three Queen’s Colleges located in Belfast, Cork, and Galway.
Its degrees, conferred by the National University of Ireland, are internationally recognised and over 19,000 students take its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The University enjoys an international reputation, which draws more than 2,800 students from 100 countries across the world.
The University offers honours bachelor degree programmes across the Humanities, Business, Law, Engineering, Architecture, Science, Food Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and the Clinical Therapies.
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University College Cork – National University of Ireland, Cork (UCC) is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland located in Cork.
The university was established in 1845 as one of three Queen’s Colleges located in Belfast, Cork, and Galway.
Its degrees, conferred by the National University of Ireland, are internationally recognised and over 19,000 students take its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The University enjoys an international reputation, which draws more than 2,800 students from 100 countries across the world.
The University offers honours bachelor degree programmes across the Humanities, Business, Law, Engineering, Architecture, Science, Food Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and the Clinical Therapies.
Today, UCC is a major research-intensive university delivering world-class research in academic departments and in research centres of national and international significance.
The vibrant and modern campus is located in picturesque Cork, where students can combine heritage and a contemporary lifestyle. It offers students all the advantages of a bustling, vibrant and cosmopolitan city. Cork is permeated with parks, galleries, shops, restaurants, theatres and historical buildings so students are never short of recreational options. The city and university work well together in providing students with a rich academic and extra-curricular experience. It’s the perfect environment to succeed and excel.
UCC offers a splendid student experience characterized by the quality and range of its academic programmes, excellence in teaching and learning, responsive student support services and outstanding opportunities for personal development through its many clubs and societies. At UCC there is a strong emphasis on the visual arts, theatre and music.
All applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency through the following recognised tests: IELTS or TOEFL. English language tests must be undertaken no more than two years prior to commencement of a programme.
UNDERGRADUATE IELTS Minimum Requirements
College of Arts, Celtic Studies, and Social Sciences
All Programmes 6.5 Minimum individual sections 5.5
College of Business and Law
Business Programmes 6.0 Minimum individual sections 5.5
Law Programmes 6.5 Minimum individual sections 5.5
College of Science, Engineering and Food Science
All Programmes (Except Architecture) 6.0 Minimum individual sections 5.5
Architecture 6.5 Minimum individual sections 6.0
College of Medicine and Health
All Programmes (Except Speech and Language Therapy) 6.5 Minimum individual sections 6.5
Speech and Language Therapy 7.0 Minimum individual sections 6.5
POSTGRADUATE IELTS Minimum Requirements
College of Arts, Celtic Studies, and Social Sciences
All Programmes 6.5 Minimum individual sections 5.5
College of Business and Law
All Programmes 6.5 Minimum individual sections 5.5
College of Science, Engineering and Food Science
All Programmes (except School of BEES: MSc Marine Biology) 6.5 Minimum individual sections 6.0
School of BEES: MSc Marine Biology 7.0 Writing 7.0, Minimum individual sections 6.5
College of Medicine and Health
All Programmes (except School of Clinical Therapies: MSc Audiology) 6.5 Minimum individual sections 6.5
School of Clinical Therapies: MSc Audiology 7.0 Minimum individual sections 6.5
UNDERGRADUATE
Standard XII from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Council for Indian School Certificate Examination CISCE or a state board
Note: Average is calculated on best 5 recognised subjects and Year X results must also be presented
Minimum Entry Requirements
Band 1 Programmes Minimum average of 90% + in any of the recognised secondary school qualifications.
Band 2 Programmes Minimum average of 80-89% in any of the recognised secondary school qualifications.
Band 3 Programmes Minimum average of 75-79% in any of the recognised secondary school qualifications.
Additional Requirements
Where Maths is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 85% in Maths is required.
Where a Lab Science subject is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 85% is required in the appropriate Lab Science subject.
POSTGRADUATE
Indian applicants will normally be required to achieve a first class/first division mark in their undergraduate programme at a good institution of higher education in India. At the discretion of academic departments, students with degrees awarded by top universities such as the University of Mumbai, University of Delhi, University of Calcutta, and the University of Pune, may be accepted with high second class/high second division marks.
Note 2: Indian applicants with degrees awarded by any Indian Institute of Technology should contact the International Office regarding specific entry requirements.
Note 3: In relation to three year degrees, the standard of the awarding institution will be considered in relation to admission to University College Cork. Please contact the International Office for further infomration.
Student accommodation
UCC knows how important it is to find the right student housing. Campus Accommodation is university owned and managed apartment style living. Other Housing Options include purpose built student apartment complexes as well as rooms in a private house or apartment. The Residential Life Office focuses on providing a positive and supportive community in which to live, learn and thrive.
UCC Campus
Accommodation offers several different residencies near the main UCC campus. These residences are owned and managed by UCC, and are specifically designed for student life, and offer security as well as reception service.
UCC Accommodation Service reserves accommodation in a range of self-contained student apartments. Apartments are available on a fixed term basis. The contract is for the one semester or full academic year depending on the term of study.
Accommodation is available at Castlewhite Apartments, Victoria Lodge, and University Hall; including Áras Uí Thuma, the Irish Language Residential Centre. Both University Hall and Victoria Lodge have designated blocks for postgraduate students.
All UCC Campus Accommodation is situated close to the majority of University buildings, the Student Centre and UCC Sports facilities; whilst being a pleasant stroll to the vibrant city centre.
• UCC-Owned Accommodation:
• Castlewhite
• Victoria Lodge
• University Hall
Other Housing Options
The University is situated in a pleasant residential area where there is a wide variety of other housing options to suit individuals or groups. Rents vary according to size, location, distance from the University, and facilities.
We strongly recommend that students book their accommodation early before arriving in Ireland to ensure your needs are met.
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The Government of Ireland and the College of Business and Law, University College Cork are delighted to offer one full scholarships for an Indian Student for a one year Masters by Research.
UCC Scholarships
UCC offers a range of scholarships based on academic merit. Each case is assessed individually, please contact us for further details.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & FOOD SCIENCE (SEFS):
SEFS Postgraduate and Undergraduate Scholarships
UCC Lauritzon Scholarship in Food
UCC Lilly Research Scholarships in Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering
COLLEGE OF ARTS, CELTIC STUDIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (CACSSS):
CACSSS Boole International Doctoral Scholarships in the Humanities and Social Sciences
CACSSS Excellence Scholarships (Masters, PhD)
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Research Masters Scholarship and Law School PhD Studentship Funding
QUERCUS SCHOLARSHIP
Quercus Masters Scholarships in All Disciplines
Irish Research Council Postgraduate Scholarships
The Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme supports suitably qualified Research Masters and Doctoral candidates pursuing or intending to pursue full-time research in any discipline.
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