Single Semester Student
Thinking about UCC? Please navigate the below page to learn more about additional supports and services available to incoming Single Semester students looking for accommodation.
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General Advice For Single Semester Students
Single-semester students are eligible for our accommodation support/placement service. However, finding accommodation independently can be more challenging, so we recommend exploring all available options.
Accommodation Options to Consider
✔ Private Student Complexes – Some private student accommodation providers offer single-semester bookings. These include:
- Copley Court
- Yugo
- The Spires
- Bottleworks
See our Private Student Complexes Information page for further deatils/contacts for the above Complexes and many others.
✔ UCC StudentPad – Some landlords list single-semester accommodation on UCC StudentPad.
✔ Short-Term Accommodation Providers – A few companies in Cork offer flexible, short-term rental agreements.
✔ Private Rentals & Digs – Many students find affordable rooms in shared houses or owner-occupied accommodation. You can search for these options via:
Accommodation Placement Service
The UCC Accommodation & Community Life Office operates a centralised placement/support service for incoming International and Erasmus students.
Once your application to UCC has been confirmed by the International Office, you will receive an email with a link to our online accommodation application form. Upon submission, we will refer your details to one of our partner accommodation providers, who will then issue an offer.
Please note: You cannot apply for this service until you have officially accepted your offer to study at UCC.
Key Information About This Service
- We do our best to assist all applicants, but accommodation is not guaranteed.
- You should continue searching for accommodation independently while awaiting an offer.
- Complete the application form as soon as you receive the link to maximise your chances.
- Offers will be issued directly by the accommodation providers, not by our office.
- The placement process takes several months—please don’t be alarmed if there is a delay between updates.
- We collaborate with several private providers to secure accommodation for students.
- Students will receive only one accommodation offer—there are no multiple options.
If you have any questions regarding the service, please see our contact details below!
UCC Student Pad
UCC StudentPad is an online search engine that lets you search for rooms, houses and apartments. It also details the minimum standards when looking for accommodation.
You will find rooms in private rentals -rooms in shared houses and owner-occupied residences through UCC Student Pad the UCC SU Accommodation Search Facebook group to look at options in student and owner-occupied houses. We would encourage you to register for studentpad now, as there are new adverts being uploaded by landlords/home owners daily.
You can apply with your UCC Student Number, UCC application number or alternatively you can use this temporary code to register: 124000000. Please note only prospective and current UCC Students can register for UCC StudentPad.
Any queries in relation to Student Pad can be shared to studentpad@ucc.ie
If you have any concerns about a StudentPad advert, or a person you are in contact with regarding accommodation, then please send us a screenshot of the correspondence via email, and we will assist you as best we can.
To learn more about the UCC Student Pad website and create your account, click the button below
Short Term Accommodation
Should you be unable to secure accommodation in time for your arrival, there are a number of short term options you should consider. These include, hostels, guest houses and short term sublets.
Please feel free to contact us on resservices@ucc.ie for further assistance.
Accommodation Information
Curious about accommodation options? Follow the button below and return to our accommodation information page to learn about all thing’s accommodation and many of the additional supports available.