Visiting US & Non-EU Students: Application and Admission
Definition of a Visiting Student
A Visiting Student is a student admitted to undertake a programme of study for one year or one semester. A Visiting Student is not being admitted to a programme leading to a Degree, Diploma or any other award of the University.
Application Process
You should apply using the form below. This form can be completed and emailed to Mary Steele - m.steele@ucc.ie The form can also be printed and sent to our address given on the contacts website. Please note that an up-to-date original transcript should be sent.
Please note that in the case of other programmes offering study options at UCC (e.g. Centre for Study Abroad, Arcadia University, Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University, Boston College, Hollins College, InterStudy, Suffolk University, University of California, University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Washington College) different procedures and deadlines may apply. You should consult the appropriate literature in such cases.
Visiting US & Non-EU Application Form 2009-2010
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G.P.A. Requirement
The minimum GPA. required is normally 3.0 or above. However, applications between 2.8 and 3.0 will be considered in exceptional circumstances. Thus, if a student who wishes to study History at UCC has good grades in history or a related topic but an overall GPA. of less than 3.0 because of lower grades in an unrelated subject, his/her application will be treated sympathetically. We regret that applications with a GPA of less than 2.8 cannot be accepted.
Closing Date for Applications
The deadline for applications for the Early Start, Autumn Semester and Full Academic Year programmes is 29th May 2009, although you should note that in the case of certain popular course options, as well as certain housing options, the earlier you apply the better.
The deadline for Spring Semester applications is 30th October 2009.
Admission
Applications are dealt with on being received and decisions as to whether or not to accept applicants are normally taken not later than May preceding the proposed date of entry or, in the case of Spring Semester applications, not later than November preceding the proposed date of entry.
Confirmation of Acceptance
Once your application has been approved you will receive a letter confirming your acceptance at UCC. You must bring this letter with you when you come to Cork to commence your studies. If, for some reason, you are unable to accept your place at UCC please advise the International Education Office as soon as possible.
Fees
Fee Schedule 2009/2010:
- Early Start Semester in Irish Archaeology: €7,500
- Early Start Semester in History and Modern Ireland: €7,500
- Early Start Semester in Literatures in Ireland: €7,500
- Early Start Semester in Irish Folklore and Ethnology: €7,500
- Early Start Semester in Musics in Ireland: €7,500
- Early Start Semester in Management and Marketing in the European Union: €7,280
- Early Start Semester and Full Academic Year (Arts): €13,600
- Early Start Semester and Full Academic Year (Law, Management, Marketing, Ecosystems): €13,380
- Autumn Semester (Arts): €6,400
- Spring Semester (Arts): €6,400
- Certificate in Political Issues in Ireland Today: €7,280
- Certificate in Irish Studies: €12,500
- Diploma in Irish Traditional Music: €13,300
- Diploma in Common Law (European): €12,400
- Full Academic Year (Arts): €12,500
- Full Academic Year (Commerce, Law): €12,400
- Full Academic Year (Science, Food Science & Technology, Engineering): €17,850
If a student selects courses from across faculties, fees will be charged on a pro-rata basis.
Method of Payment
Please note you may pay tuition fees as follows:
By Wire Transfer:
When wiring the tuition fee to UCC, the UCC student number must be quoted and the account details are as follows:
- Account Name: UCC Fees No. 1 Account
- Account Number: 13782582
- Bank Sort Code: 90-27-68
- Bank Address: Bank of Ireland, 32 South Mall, Cork, Ireland
- IBAN: IE61 BOFI 9027 6813 7825 82
- Swift Code: BOFI IE 2D
Please confirm in writing or by email to Maria Buckley, Fees Office, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland, email: mariabuckley@fin.ucc.ie when payment has been made. It is vital that your UCC student number is quoted. If you do not know your UCC student number, please contact Mary Steele, International Education Office.
Credit Card:
If you wish to select this payment option, please contact Ms Mary O’Sullivan, Fees Manager, email: MOSullivan@fin.ucc.ie and telephone: + 353 21 4903255.
Payment directly into the UCC Bank Account on arrival in UCC:
If you select this option, you should contact Ms Mary O’Sullivan, Fees Manager (details as above).
NOTE: Tuition fees must by paid prior to or at registration as a student.
For further information on the application process please contact:
Mary Steele
International Education Office
University College Cork
Roseleigh
Western Road
Cork
Ireland
Tel: + 353 21 4904723
Fax: + 353 21 4904735
Email: m.steele@ucc.ie