University College Cork: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #408 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #174 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #3 of 32 | In Ireland |
| #34 of 3,944 | For Nutrition and Food Science |
| Top50% | For 210 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 21,894
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- ucc.ie
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 48%*
* University College Cork is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Irish Leaving Certificate or international equivalent; Entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September - May |
| Enrollment | 21,894 |
| Full time employee | 901 |
| Student:staff ratio | 24:1 |
Research profile
University College Cork is a world-class research university with 51,283 scientific papers published and 1,594,015 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Computer Science, Biochemistry, and Genetics.
University College Cork majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 220 | 1533 |
| 1994 | 217 | 1592 |
| 1995 | 299 | 2014 |
| 1996 | 305 | 2403 |
| 1997 | 341 | 2955 |
| 1998 | 399 | 3167 |
| 1999 | 404 | 3987 |
| 2000 | 457 | 5255 |
| 2001 | 500 | 6418 |
| 2002 | 649 | 8347 |
| 2003 | 652 | 10751 |
| 2004 | 728 | 12884 |
| 2005 | 857 | 14761 |
| 2006 | 1038 | 17788 |
| 2007 | 1102 | 20372 |
| 2008 | 1171 | 22656 |
| 2009 | 1398 | 26889 |
| 2010 | 1629 | 31431 |
| 2011 | 2005 | 37464 |
| 2012 | 1824 | 43582 |
| 2013 | 1974 | 49818 |
| 2014 | 1955 | 55881 |
| 2015 | 2151 | 60982 |
| 2016 | 2349 | 67143 |
| 2017 | 2323 | 74292 |
| 2018 | 2342 | 81773 |
| 2019 | 2436 | 94640 |
| 2020 | 2922 | 118282 |
| 2021 | 3475 | 139568 |
| 2022 | 2956 | 141455 |
| 2023 | 3180 | 148078 |
| 2024 | 2662 | 150075 |
| 2025 | 2240 | 140173 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University College Cork gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | EU Students | Non-EU Students |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | €3,000 - €3,500 per year | €14,000 - €25,000 per year |
| Postgraduate Taught | €4,000 - €10,000 per year | €15,000 - €25,000 per year |
| Postgraduate Research | €4,000 - €6,000 per year | €15,000 - €25,000 per year |
Currency: Euro (€)
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University College Cork.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Honours Bachelor Degree | Anthropology, Archaeology, Asian Studies, Celtic Languages and Studies, Chinese, Computer Science, Criminology, Economics, Information Technology, Italian, Latin |
|---|---|
| Higher Diploma | Ancient Civilizations, Archaeology, Art History, Celtic Languages and Studies, Communication Arts, English, Folklore, French, Geography, German, History, Irish, Italian, Music, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religion, Social Policy, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre |
| Masters Degree | Anthropology, Aquaculture, Art History, Art Management, Asian Studies, Law |
| Post-graduate Diploma | Classical Languages, Management, Philosophy, Regional Planning, Social Work, Special Education |
| Doctoral Degree | Archaeology, Architecture, Asian Studies, Biological and Life Sciences, Business and Commerce, Chemistry, Classical Languages, Computer Science, Dentistry, Earth Sciences, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Food Science, History, Law, Mathematics, Medicine, Microbiology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physics, Social Sciences |
University College Cork alumni
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Cillian Murphy
- Enrolled in University College Cork
- Studied in 1996
- Occupations
- composeractorfilm actormusicianscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Cillian Murphy is an Irish actor and film producer. His works encompass both stage and screen, and his accolades include an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award.
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Fiona Shaw
- Occupations
- stage actorperforming artistactorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Fiona Shaw is an Irish actress in screen and stage. She did extensive work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre, as well as in film and television. In 2020, she was listed at No. 29 on The Irish Times list of Ireland's greatest film actors. She was made an Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in 2001.
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Graham Norton
- Occupations
- memoiristradio personalityfilm actorcomediancolumnist
- Biography
-
Graham William Walker, known professionally as Graham Norton, is an Irish comedian, broadcaster, actor, and writer. He is a five-time BAFTA TV Award winner for the comedy chat show The Graham Norton Show (2007–present). He has received the British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance three times for the chat show So Graham Norton (1998–2002). He has been noted for his innuendo-laden dialogue and flamboyant presentation style.
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Micheál Martin
- Occupations
- diplomatpolitician
- Biography
-
Micheál Martin is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician serving as Taoiseach since January 2025, having previously held the position from 2020 to 2022. Martin served as Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence from December 2022 to January 2025. He has been leader of Fianna Fáil since January 2011 and a TD for Cork South-Central since 1989. He previously served as Leader of the Opposition from 2011 to 2020 and held various cabinet offices under Bertie Ahern and Brian Cowen.
University College Cork faculties and divisions
| Centre : Alimentary Pharmabiotic | Biological and Life Sciences |
|---|---|
| Centre : Analytical and Biological Chemistry | Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry |
| Centre : Aquaculture and Fisheries Development | Aquaculture, Fishery |
| Centre : Atmospheric Chemistry | Chemistry |
| Centre : Business Information Systems | Business Computing, Information Sciences |
| Centre : Clinical Trials in Rare Diseases | Medicine |
| Centre : Co-operative Studies | Business Administration |
| Centre : Coastal and Marine Resources | Coastal Studies, Natural Resources |
| Centre : Constraint Computation | Computer Science |
| Centre : Counselling and Health Studies | Health Sciences, Psychology |
| Centre : Criminal Justice and Human Rights | Criminal Law, Human Rights |
| Centre : Efficient Embedded Digital Signal Processing | Medical Technology |
| Centre : Eldermet | Biological and Life Sciences, Microbiology |
| Centre : Electronic Corpus of Irish Literature and History | History, Literature |
| Centre : Financial Services Innovation | Finance |
| Centre : Food Health Ireland | Food Science, Health Sciences |
| Centre : Forest Ecology | Ecology, Forest Biology, Forestry |
| Centre : Health and Diet Research | Dietetics, Health Sciences |
| Centre : Hydraulics and Maritime Research | Hydraulic Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography |
| Centre : Informatics Research | Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science |
| Centre : Investment Research | Business Administration |
| Centre : Maternal and Child Enquiries | Child Care and Development, Psychology |
| Centre : Migration Studies | Demography and Population |
| Centre : National Adult Nutrition Survey | Nutrition |
| Centre : National Cancer Registry | Oncology |
| Centre : National Perinatal Epidemiology | Epidemiology |
| Centre : Unified Computing | Computer Science |
| College : Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences | Archaeology, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Celtic Languages and Studies, Classical Languages, Education, English, Ethnology, Folklore, French, Geography, German, History, Irish, Italian, Literature, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Physical Education, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Religion, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre |
| College : Business and Law | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Economics, Family Studies, Finance, Food Science, French, Government, Human Rights, Information Sciences, International Law, Irish, Law, Management, Marketing, Private Law, Statistics |
| College : Medicine and Health | Anatomy, Dentistry, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Occupational Therapy, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Surgery |
| College : Science, Engineering and Food Science | Architecture, Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Genetics, Information Technology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Nutrition, Physics |
| Group : NeuroScience | Neurosciences |
| Institute : Biosciences Research | Biological and Life Sciences |
| Institute : Environmental Research | Environmental Management |
| Institute : Social Science in the 21st Century | Social Sciences |
| Institute : Tyndall | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Microelectronics, Physics |
| Research Division : Biomerit | Biological and Life Sciences |
| Research Division : Cancer | Oncology |
| Research Division : Cancer Biology at UCC | Biology, Oncology |
| Research Division : Folklore | Folklore |
| Research Division : Health Information Systems | Information Sciences |
| Research Division : Human Factors | Information Technology, Software Engineering |
| Research Division : Neonatal Brain | Neurology |
| Research Division : Oral Health Services | Oral Pathology |
| Research Division : Vascular Biology | Biology, Cardiology |
| Unit : BioTransfer | Food Science |
| Unit : Cleaner Production Promotion | Environmental Studies |
| Unit : Food Industry Training | Food Science, Food Technology |
| Unit : Informatic Research in Sustainable Engineering | Architectural and Environmental Design, Civil Engineering |
| Unit : Photonics Systems Group | Physics |
General information
| Alternative names | UCC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1845 |
| Accreditation | Quality and Qualifications Ireland - QQI (Dearbhú Cáilíochta agus Cáilíochtaí Éireann) |
| Motto | Where Finbarr Taught Let Munster Learn |
Location and contacts
| Address | College Road Cork, T12 K8AF Ireland |
|---|---|
| City population | 222,000 |