University College Cork is located on the south coast in Ireland's second city, and offers independent thinking, vibrant college life and stunning surrounding scenery. Its beautiful campus combines a gothic revival style main Quadrangle building with modern student amenities, classroom buildings and laboratories and a welcoming, friendly atmosphere.
There are many unique academic opportunities at UCC from business, economics and science to traditional Irish dance and music, folklore, and literature. Modern languages, law and biological sciences at UCC are featured in the top 100 institutions worldwide by the QS World Rankings 2013. In addition, UCC has been nationally ranked first among Irish universities for engineering (electrical and electronic) and environmental sciences.
You’ll find over 80 societies and clubs to choose from and the indoor sports facility, the Mardyke Arena, has recently undergone a €16 million redevelopment and is now one of the leading indoor sports facilities in Ireland.
I have gained a new sense of self, a boatload of confidence, and a renewed sense of independence. I am absolutely a better person because of my time abroad. ”
Collin Rice
Northwestern University Student, University of College Cork
Optional pre-session courses for international students at Cork complement the fall semester and involve extensive fieldwork.
Music is a particular strength at UCC with students of all levels welcome to try all kinds of genres from jazz and African music to Asian and of course traditional Irish music.
UCC is the first university in the world to be awarded the International Green Flag for Environmental Friendliness.
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For the fourth time running University College Cork (UCC) has been voted University of the Year by the prestigious U.K. Sunday Times Newspaper. Arcadia University has a long standing relationship and…
| Term/Period | Departure Date | Return | Credits | Base Program Fee | Application Deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2021 | 1/9/2021 | 5/15/2021 | 12.5-15 | $17,500 | 10/1/2020 | More Info |
| Fall 2021 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | 4/20/2021 | |
| Academic Year 2021 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | 4/20/2021 |
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