Cork

Cork City, Ireland’s second-largest city, is a vibrant and historic destination known for its rich cultural heritage, friendly atmosphere, and dynamic student life. Located in the southwest of Ireland, Cork is often referred to as the "Rebel City" due to its strong history of independence and resilience. The city boasts a charming blend of old and new, with medieval lanes, Georgian architecture, and modern developments lining the River Lee.

Learn more here: Living in Cork

Housing (Accommodation)

The UCC Accommodation & Community Life office runs a centralised placement service for incoming international & Erasmus students.

We will send you the housing application form after you have received your letter of acceptance. 

Please apply for admission as soon as possible to get access to our housing application form.

Students are asked to budget at least 6,000euro per semester for housing

• Visiting Students are not to apply to the main housing lottery- this is for full degree students only
• It is not possible to apply for this service until you have accepted an offer to study at UCC. 
• For more details, please click here: https://www.ucc.ie/en/accommodation/accomadvice/internationals/

Arriving to Cork

Travelling from the airport to Cork

• Check out our Getting to Cork webpage
• Please make sure you have researched/planned how to get from the airport you arrive into to your housing in Cork.
• This is the student's responsibility. 
• We do not provide airport pick up.

Arriving to your housing in Cork

• Please make sure you have discussed a move-in time/date with your housing complex in Cork.
• Do not assume they will be open when you arrive without notice. 
• Please reach out to your complex directly with questions about moving in.

Orientation

• The International Office team will meet you at orientation. 
• Exact details of times/locations will be provided before you arrive to Cork

Living in Ireland

International Student Support Information Hub

Moving to a new university, new city, and new country is exciting, but not without challenges. Our website is designed to give you as much assistance as possible before you arrive in Ireland, after you arrive at UCC and when living in Cork. 

Click here: https://www.ucc.ie/en/international/studentinfohub/

Visa and Immigration

If you are a student entering Ireland with a non-European passport, you will need to register with Irish immigration.

Step 1: Check if you need a visa to enter Ireland (students are responsible to ensure they follow the visa guidelines)

Step 2: Register with immigration after arrival (Dublin city)

Immigration information will be provided to students and also during orientation.