University College Cork (UCC) was founded in 1845 and is one of the oldest universities in Ireland. It combines a rich tradition of teaching, research and scholarship. Its degrees, conferred by the National University of Ireland, are internationally recognised. UCC is Ireland's leading research university.
 The University has four colleges - Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences: Business and Law; Science, Engineering and Food Science; and Medicine and Health. There are over 17,000 students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies. UCC attracts a large number of international students with more than 2,400 students from 98 countries and all five continents currently registered.
 Why UCC?
Long established University with distinguished history
- Ireland's leading Research Institute
- Extensive range of degree programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Work placement provided in selected degree programmes
- Beautiful campus, close to all amenities
- First-rate sporting facilities
- Vibrant cultural and artistic life
- Student accommodation guaranteed
- Excellent Student Support systems
- Warm and friendly University in a warm and friendly city!