UCC & Cork
University College Cork
University College Cork is an excellent place to pursue an
undergraduate degree. Located on a
picturesque campus on the banks of the River Lee, the university has
recently
expanded in sympathy with its location and past. New facilities include
a striking student
centre, a large postgraduate extension to the library, and the Glucksman
Art Gallery, which has garnered international
acclaim for its striking architectural design and superb display space.
Cultural and student life is rich and diverse
at UCC, making it a favoured destination for studies in Ireland.
Indeed, UCC was voted the Irish Times
University of the Year
for 2003/4 and 2005/6 – pleasing external confirmation of the quality of
the
university, our programmes and degrees, research, and the vitality of
the
student experience here. The large
number of European, American, African, and Asian students who have
chosen to study at
UCC for undergraduate or post-graduate degrees attests to the excellent
facilities and programmes available. These foreign students in turn
contribute
much to the diversity of the university community and the richness of
the student experience.
Cork City
Cork City, located on the south-west coast of Ireland, is the
vibrant cultural, educational, and economic hub of the south of
Ireland. The city has a cosmopolitan feel, an excellent shopping
district, superb restaurants, galleries, and sporting facilities. Cork
was designated the 2005 European Capital of Culture, a testimony to the
cultural heritage and facilities of the city. For students who like the
outdoors, Cork is close to some of Ireland’s most dazzling scenery,
particularly West Cork and Kerry. Cork is a particularly good location
for students of chemistry and is situated in the heart of one
of the largest clusters of pharmaceutical companies in the world.
Six of the world's ten best selling drugs are
now produced in
Transport to Cork
Getting to Cork could never be easier! Nationally, a railway and bus service links Cork to all parts of the country. Internationally, Cork International Airport links Cork directly to over 40 UK & European destinations. If you don't fancy flying, then a number of Ferry services link Rosslare and Cork to Swansea, Roscoff, Fishguard, Pembroke & Cherbourg.
