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Study abroad application forms
Before you submit your application, please review our FAQ section- https://www.ucc.ie/en/international/goabroadwithucc/frequentlyaskedquestionsfaq/
Study abroad application forms will be published here in November 2026
- Application guidelines will be provided during your study abroad information session
- Not all students apply directly to the International and deadlines may vary
- Typically students with a mandatory year abroad will apply to their department (not International Office)
- Unfortunetly, it is not possible to provide a study abroad session for each individual UCC degree programme so please complete this form to sign up for the general study abroad session- Study abroad Information Session SIGN UP
Study abroad application process
Learn more here: Step by Step Guide
Minimum grade requirements
- A number of degree programmes at UCC require students to meet minimum academic requirements in order to apply to study abroad.
- This information is subject to change at any stage; every effort is made to keep the details below up to date.
- All subjects (subjects for your degree programme) with a grade listed on your student record will be included in the calculation of your first- and second-year results, regardless of any change in subject area or major in second year.
| Description | Minimum grade requirements to apply |
|---|---|
| Studying outside the EU (Australia, Canada, USA and Singapore) |
60% in 1st year and 60% in 1st semester of 2nd year University of California: 70% in 1st year and 70% in 1st semester of 2nd year |
| School of Asian Studies students |
Your coordinator will discuss your study abroad period with you in semester 1 of 2nd year |
| BComm (Hons) - CK201 | at least 55% in their first attempt of the First University Examination in Commerce, and pass all modules and obtain at least 60% in the first semester of the Second University Examination in Commerce.
The number of BComm study abroad placements available each year is limited. As a result, meeting the minimum grade requirements does not automatically guarantee a place on the programme.
|
| Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences | 65% in 1st year and 65% in 1st semester of 2nd year (and maintaining this minimum for 2nd year) |
| Chemistry | Students are required to speak with their academic coordinator in advance of submitting an application 60% |
| Computer Science | Students are required to speak with their academic coordinator in advance of submitting an application 60% |
| Mathematical Sciences (CK407) | Students are required to speak with their academic coordinator in advance of submitting an application 70% |
| Physics | Students are required to speak with their academic coordinator in advance of submitting an application 80% |
| School of Engineering | 60% in 1st year and 60% in 1st semester of 2nd year (and maintaining this minimum for 2nd year) |
Study abroad preparation
Have you been placed at one of our exchange partners?
We will provide you with access to a dedicated canvas page to help you prepare!