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Visiting US and Non-EU Students
Overview
A visiting student is a student currently registered at another university and applying to undertake a programme of study at undergraduate level for one semester or one year. A visiting student is not being admitted to a programme leading to a Degree, Diploma or any other award of the university.
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An exchange student will also be considered as a visiting student. An exchange student is a student nominated under an exchange agreement that is in place between UCC and their home university.
We have over 4,000 international students studying at the University during a typical academic year. They come from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures and do much to enhance and enrich life at the University. Many of you will be some distance from home and we will do our best to ensure that your stay with us will be academically rewarding and socially enjoyable.
We hope you will find the information in this website informative and helpful. We are confident that your stay with us will be a fruitful one and that you will leave Ireland with fond memories of your time spent in University College Cork.
Karen McSweeney
Visiting Student Coordinator
| Who can apply? |
A student currently registered at a non-European university and applying to undertake a programme of study at undergraduate level for one semester or one year as part of their degree. |
| Deadlines to submit your online application |
- Autumn/Full year 2024 CLOSED
- Spring semester 2025 CLOSED
*Applications open in March and we encourage students to apply as soon as possible to secure housing |
| Weblink to online application |
Application for 2025/2026 will be available here on March 1st 2025 |
| Application Instructions |
1. Apply online by clicking on the link above 2. Upload the following documents to your online application which are available on this link here: Online application checklist- Supporting Documents 3. Ask your study abroad advisor to sign the approval form below and then upload it to your application Click on this link to download the approval form:
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| Modules at UCC |
Students can only select modules from the Book of Modules for Visiting Students:
Modules= class/courses Click here: Book of Modules for Visiting Students |
| Housing |
We will send you the housing application form with your letter of acceptance. The UCC Accommodation & Community Life office runs a centralised placement service for incoming international & Erasmus students. |
| If you have any application questions |
Email mb.murphy@ucc.ie |
The UCC Accommodation & Community Life office runs a centralised placement service for incoming international & Erasmus students.
We will send you the housing application form with your letter of acceptance.
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/
G.P.A. Requirement
- The minimum GPA. required is 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.
For students studying in non-english speaking countries, they must submit one of the following results:
*If English is an official language of your country, you do not need to submit results
- IELTS: 6.0 (with no individual section lower than 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT: 79-80
- Duolingo: DET score of 110 or better (with no individual section lower than 100)
What Can I Study?
Students can only request to study modules from our Book of Modules for Visiting Students
| Module Information |
- Modules may be altered, cancelled, replaced, augmented or otherwise amended at any time during the semester.
- The Book of Modules for Visiting Students will be updated each summer before the semester begins in Spetember.
- Modules marked on the Book of Modules for Visiting Students as needing departmental approval: This process will be completed by the International Office at time of module selection. Your academic transcript and module request will be sent to the relevant department for review.
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| Please note the correct semester when choosing your modules.
- Semester 1- Autumn Semester- September to December
- Semester 2- Spring Semester- January to May
- Year Long- Full Academic Year- September- May (Semester only students cannot take Year Long modules)
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Programmes available to Visiting US and Non-EU Students
Information on each of these programmes is available by clicking on the relevant link in the menu below:
Autumn Semester
Full Academic Year
Spring Semester
Summer Programmes
A 3 week pre-session course running from August to September, after which, students proceed with regular Autumn Semester
You must have permission from your home university to register for this.
Students are required to attend orientation which takes place prior to the start of their semester
Click on the link below for 2024/2025 dates (PDF Download)
Early Start Semester 2024
Orientation: Friday 16th August 2024
Early Start Class Dates: Monday 19th August – Friday 6th September 2024
Autumn Semester 2024 (Semester 1)
- Orientation (Mandatory): Wednesday 4th, Thursday 5th and Friday 6th, September 2024
- Autumn Semester Classes: Monday 9th September – Friday 29th November 2024
- Study Review Week: Monday, 2nd December 2024 - Friday, 6th December 2024
- Autumn Examinations: Monday 9th December – Friday 20th December 2024
Christmas recess: Saturday 21st December 2024 – Sunday 12th January 2025
Spring semester 2025 (semester 2)
- Orientation (Mandatory): Thursday 9th and Friday 10th January 2025
- Spring Semester Dates: Monday 13th January – Friday 4th April 2025
- Easter Recess: Saturday 5th April– Sunday 20th April 2025
- Study Review Week: Monday 21st April – Thursday 24th April 2025
- Final Examinations: Friday 25th April – Friday 9th May 2025
2023/2024
2022/2023
Click on the link below for a list of tuition fees:
2024/2025
- Please consult with your home university about tuition fees before submitting an application.
- Exchange students: If your home universty nominated you under an exchange agreement that is in place between UCC and your home university, please contact them in relation to your tuition fees.
- UCC do not offer Meal Plans. Check out our on campus restaurants here: UCC Restaurants | Eat At UCC | University College Cork
| Description |
Fee |
| Early Start Fee |
€1,400 |
| Autumn Semester |
€7,400 |
| Spring Sememster |
€7,400 |
| Early Start plus Autumn Semester (all programs) |
€8,800 |
| Early Start plus Full Academic Year (all programs) |
€15,800 |
| Certificate in Irish Studies |
€14,400 |
| Diploma in Common Law (European) |
€14,400 |
| Full Academic Year (All Programs) |
€14,400 |
2023/2024
For academic year 2022/2023 and previous, please email k.mcsweeney@ucc.ie for Fee schedule.
Students from non-English universities must submit one of the following results:
- IELTS: 6.0 (with no individual section lower than 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT: 79-80
- Duolingo: DET score of 110 or better (with no individual section lower than 100)
English language tests must be undertaken no more than two years prior to commencement of a programme.
The certificate can be email to mb.murphy@ucc.ie or mailed to International Office, University College Cork, Roseleigh House, Western Road, Cork, Ireland.
Please contact mb.murphy@ucc.ie with any questions.
Student Info Hub
Moving to a new university, new city, and new country is exciting, but not without challenges. Our 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: Student Support Information
Getting to Cork: international student travelling to cork (ucc.ie)
Dining at UCC
UCC do not offer meal plans
UCC Restaurants | Eat At UCC | University College Cork
Cost of Living in Cork
Estimated Cost of Living in Cork
*Please note, Visiting non-EU students are not permitted to work while studying due to immigration policy.
Visa and Immigration Information:
We will provide visa and immigration information with your acceptance email.
Instructions for Online Enrolment
Autumn/Full Year:
- Accepted students will receive instructions for the above in mid-August.
Spring Semester:
- Accepted students will receive instructions for the above in mid-November.
Click on the link below for full details
Click on the links below for more information:
Contact Us
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the International Office.
| Visiting Student Team |
Contact Details |
| Karen McSweeney, Visiting Student Coordinator |
Phone: +353 21 4904727
Email: k.mcsweeney@ucc.ie |
| Mary-Brid Murphy, Senior Executive Assistant |
Phone: +353 21 4904723
Email: mb.murphy@ucc.ie |
Address:
International Office,
University College Cork,
Roseleigh,
Western Road,
Cork T12 R229
Ireland
In the case of an emergency please contact Campus Security at the following number
From outside Ireland: +353 21 4902266
From a mobile or cell phone within Ireland: 021 4902266
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You can choose up to 2 courses as part of your application.
The application fee is €45.
