Introduction

University College Cork (UCC) is located in the beautiful port city of Cork in southern Ireland. Founded in 1845, it is one of the oldest national comprehensive universities in Ireland and a member of the National University of Ireland.

Overview

Number of students: The school currently has about 26,000 students studying undergraduate or postgraduate courses, including more than 4,000 overseas students from more than 100 countries on five continents.

Course settings: A variety of bachelor's, master's and doctoral courses are offered, covering many disciplines such as humanities, Celtic studies, social sciences, business, law, medicine, health, science, engineering, food science, etc.

History and establishment time

On December 30, 1845, Queen's College Cork was established together with three colleges in Belfast and Galway under the terms of Queen Victoria's grant of a new college for the advancement of learning in Ireland. The college opened in 1849 with only 23 professors and 181 students, and became part of Queen's University of Ireland a year later. In 1908, according to the Irish Universities Act, it became a constituent college of the new National University of Ireland and was renamed "University College Cork".

School Strength

Faculty: It has 3,000 faculty members, including 800 full-time teaching staff. The faculty is strong, including many experts and scholars with profound attainments and rich teaching experience in their respective fields.

Scientific Research Level: It has strong scientific research strength and is in a leading position in the field of scientific research in Ireland. It is the first university in the world to be awarded the title of "Green Flag Campus". Its scientific research income is the highest among all schools in Ireland. In 2016, it received more than 9,600 10,000 euros in research funding.

Teaching resources: The school has advanced teaching facilities, including the Boole Library with nearly one million books, as well as various professional laboratories and research centers, which provide students with good learning and research conditions.

Nature of the institution

Public university

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' innovative thinking and practical ability, emphasizing the close integration of education and social needs, cultivating comprehensive talents with global vision and social responsibility through interdisciplinary teaching and research, and committed to promoting sustainable development education so that students can succeed in the ever-changing social environment and contribute to society.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: The business school is ranked 75th in the world by QS and has double crown certifications from AACSB and AMBA. The law school is ranked 59th in the world by QS. Its medicine and health, science and engineering and other disciplines are also well-known and influential in Ireland and even internationally. For example, the food science major is in a leading position in Ireland.

Key laboratories and research centers: The Tyndall Research Center on campus is in a leading position in the field of information and communication technology in Europe. In addition, there is APC Institute of Microbiology, National Microelectronics Research Center, National Food and Biotechnology Research Center, etc. These research institutions conduct cutting-edge research in their respective fields and provide a good scientific research platform for students and teachers.

Faculty

There are 4 faculties in total, namely the Faculty of Humanities, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Business and Law, the Faculty of Medicine and Health, and the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Food Sciences.

Ranking

In the 2024 QS World University Rankings, it rose 11 places to 292, ranking in the top 1.1% in the world. In the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject, 23 disciplines were selected as the world's top, of which 9 major disciplines ranked in the top 200 in the world.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Tuition fees vary for different courses. Undergraduate courses are about 10,000-15,000 euros/year, and master's courses are about 12,000-18,000 euros/year.

Living expenses: It is estimated that non-Dublin areas will cost 20 per year About RMB 10,000.

Campus

Beautiful environment: The campus is located in Cork, the second largest city in Ireland. It is located on the coast, facing the sea in the south, high mountains in the north, and beautiful lakes in the west. The campus is next to the Lee River and is picturesque. In addition, Cork has a variety of cultural and entertainment activities, providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Complete facilities: The campus has both ancient Gothic buildings, such as the Gothic quadrangle and early campus buildings designed and built by Sir Thomas Deane and Benjamin Woodward, and modern teaching facilities, such as the Bull Library, which was renovated and expanded in 2008. In addition, the school also has facilities such as student centers and outdoor sports stadiums to meet students' learning and living needs.