University College Cork is made up of four Colleges:
There are a number of departments involved in the administration of the University as well as the provision of services for students.
Welcome from the President
I am delighted to welcome you to the website of University College Cork. Originally founded in 1845 as "Queen's College Cork", UCC is one of Ireland's oldest institutions of higher education. Over 150 years later, our University is internationally acclaimed as one of the top 2% of research institutions in the world.
Our mission - to advance excellence in teaching, research and the quality of the student experience - makes UCC a contemporary University with a global outlook. This website contains information on all aspects of the University - I hope you find it useful and informative.
Dr Michael Murphy
President
University College Cork
- 08.02.2011 - Introducing UCC - Ag cur COC i Láthair
- 08.02.2011 - Student and Staff Numbers - Líon na Mac Léinn agus Fóirnne
- 08.02.2011 - Finances - Figiúirí Airgeadais
- 08.02.2011 - Research - Taighde
- 08.02.2011 - Accommodation - Iostas
Find out more about the facts and figures of UCC (updated annually)
UCC History

UCC was established in 1845 as one of three Queen’s Colleges at Cork, Galway and Belfast. The site chosen for the college is particularly appropriate given its connection with the patron saint of Cork, St Finbarr. It is believed his monastery and school stood on the bank of the river Lee, which runs through the lower grounds of the university. The University’s motto is ‘Where Finbarr Taught, let Munster Learn.’



