Erasmus Information Guide

Welcome to University College Cork, Ireland! 

This guide provides the essential details you need to prepare for your time with us, including academics, campus resources, housing, and student life. We hope it helps you settle in smoothly and make the most of your experience as a valued member of our community.

Click here to view the information guide: Erasmus Incoming Student Information Guide

Pre-Arrival Webinar – We will host an online session approximately one month before your arrival in Ireland. During this webinar, you will receive important information about preparing for your journey, academic expectations, accommodation, campus services, and student life. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with staff to help ensure a smooth transition to Ireland.

Housing

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/

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.