University College Cork – National University of Ireland, Cork is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland, and located in Cork. The university was founded in 1845 as one of three Queen’s Colleges located in Belfast, Cork, and Galway.

Application Deadline :

Undergraduate Programs:

1. EU/EEA Students:

• Main Deadline: July 1
• Late Applications: Accepted until August 1, but availability may be limited.

2. Non-EU/International Students:

• Main Deadline: June 30
• Late Applications: May be accepted on a case-by-case basis, though it is advisable to apply as early as possible.

Postgraduate Programs:

1. EU/EEA Students:

• Most Programs: Generally, applications are accepted until mid-August, but it is recommended to apply by July to secure a place and ensure availability.

2. Non-EU/International Students:

• Main Deadline: June 30
• Late Applications: May be accepted on a case-by-case basis, but applying early is strongly advised to accommodate visa processing and other arrangements.

Subject List

Undergraduate Programs:

Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences:

• Ancient History and Archaeology
• Art History
• English
• History
• Irish
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Sociology
• Music
• Drama and Theatre Studies

Business and Economics:

• Business Information Systems
• Business and Law
• Economics
• Finance
• Management
• Marketing

Engineering, Mathematics, and Science:

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Geology

Health Sciences:

• Medicine
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Physiotherapy
• Biomedical Science
• Public Health

Law:

• Law
• Law and Business
• Law and Irish
• Law and Political Science

Postgraduate Programs:

Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences:

• Creative Writing
• Digital Humanities
• International Relations
• Public Administration
• Philosophy
• History

Business and Economics:

• MBA (Master of Business Administration)
• Masters in Finance
• Masters in Management
• Masters in Marketing
• Masters in Business Analytics

Engineering, Mathematics, and Science:

• Advanced Engineering
• Data Science
• Biomedical Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Mathematical Modelling

Health Sciences:

• Clinical Medicine
• Public Health
• Health Systems Management
• Biomedical Science

Law:

• LLM (Master of Laws)
• International Human Rights Law
• Corporate Law
• Environmental Law

English Language Requirements:

University College Cork (UCC) – English Language Requirements

To ensure that students can effectively engage with their studies, UCC requires proof of English language proficiency for non-native speakers. Here are the key details:

Undergraduate Programs:

1. English Language Proficiency Tests:

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System): Minimum overall score of 6.5, with no individual component lower than 5.5.
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum score of 90, with no section below 21.
• Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): Minimum score of 176 overall, with no component lower than 169.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): Minimum score of 63, with no component lower than 59.

2. Alternative Qualifications:

• International Baccalaureate (IB) English A or B: A grade of 4 or higher.
• A-Level English: A grade of C or higher.

3. English Language Course:

• UCC offers English language preparation courses for students who do not meet the language requirements. Successful completion of these courses can sometimes fulfill the English language proficiency requirement.

Postgraduate Programs:

1. English Language Proficiency Tests:

• IELTS: Minimum overall score of 6.5 to 7.0, depending on the program, with no individual component lower than 6.0.
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 90 to 100, depending on the program, with no section below 21.
• Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): Minimum score of 176 to 185, depending on the program, with no component lower than 169.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): Minimum score of 63 to 70, depending on the program, with no component lower than 59.

2. Alternative Qualifications:

• International Baccalaureate (IB) English A: A grade of 4 or higher.
• A-Level English: A grade of C or higher.

3. English Language Course:

• UCC offers English language preparation courses that may help students meet the English language requirements for postgraduate studies.