Accommodation Options
Finding accommodation
The University appreciates how important it is for students to have comfortable accommodation at a reasonable price. Within UCC there are two separate offices, which assist with accommodation: UCC Campus Accommodation and the Accommodation Office.
UCC Campus Accommodation may be booked and the deposit paid on-line.
The University's Accommodation Office provides a free
comprehensive service designed to assist students in finding suitable and
reasonably priced off-campus accommodation quickly. As demand is high we
recommend that you apply early to insure you get accommodation most suited to
your needs. As well as providing group arrangements for individual
colleges, UCC’s Accommodation Office also provides an on-line accommodation
placement service for international students, where you can book a room in a
student complex before you arrive in Cork.
For information contact overseasacc@ucc.ie
We strongly recommend that students book their accommodation before arriving in Ireland.
UCC Campus Accommodation
UCC Campus Accommodation aims to provide “a home away from home” for our international students. Campus Accommodation is more than just a place to eat and sleep - it provides a background for social, cultural and sporting outlets and the chance to develop friendships that will last a lifetime.
UCC Campus Accommodation provides residential accommodation from September to the beginning of June. The accommodation comprises three purpose built accommodation blocks: Castlewhite Apartments, Victoria Lodge and University Hall.
Campus Accommodation is provided in self-catering student apartments. Most rooms are en-suite and all have 24 hour internet access. They are mostly single bedrooms, sharing living and kitchen facilities with 2-4 others. A small number of twin rooms are available. The cost for a single en-suite room (private shower, basin, and toilet) is from €122 per week, based on a 39 week term. Cheaper accommodation is available at Castlewhite. A €300 booking deposit is needed to secure a place and a deposit of €450 is taken for utilities.
Campus Accommodation is fully furnished. Pillows and duvets are available for purchase, at cost price, from reception.
Castlewhite Apartments;
This complex is located on campus and is an ideal location for 1st year students. Built in 1991 it is the oldest of the complexes however kitchen/living rooms were refurbished in Summer 2007 and the bedrooms in Summer 2009. All bathrooms are shared. Price range: €108 to €115 per week
Victoria Lodge;
This complex opened in 2003 and most rooms are en-suite. The complex also offers some high dependency rooms. There is also a common room with open access computers and a flat screen tv. Price range: €116 to €122 per week.
University Hall;
This complex opened in September 2006. All rooms have double beds and there are a small number of high dependency rooms in this complex. University Hall also has a number of open access computers available. Price range: €113 to €118 per week.
Some of the many advantages of staying with Campus Accommodation are:
- All complexes are in close proximity to the university campus.
- All complexes are specially designed with comfortable apartments to suit student life.
- There are nightly security patrols in each complex.
- All complexes have reception services, self service launderettes and lending libraries.
- Campus accommodation is fully furnished. Pillows and duvets are available for purchase, at cost price, from reception.
- All bookings are dealt with on line at: www.ucccampusaccommodation.com
Booking Information:
A €300 deposit is required to reserve a room. Bookings can only be made online at www.ucccampusaccommodation.com. Upon reservation a secure credit card link will be sent to enable you to pay by credit card. All details to complete your booking will be forwarded to you on application. Payment for rent is only accepted by credit card.
It is customary, in some countries, for students to receive information about their flatmates. This is not the case in Ireland due to legal reasons. Students will not be sent details about their flatmates.
Overseas Students
The Accommodation Office in University College Cork provides a special housing service for overseas students. The Accommodation Office reserves accommodation in a range of self-contained student apartments all within easy walking distance of UCC. The Accommodation Office is happy to advise you on all accommodation options in
Please also see the following webpage: Overseas Students - How to Book Accommodation
To make enquiries regarding accommodation please email us at: overseasacc@ucc.ie
Orientation: Each September and January there is a special orientation course for overseas students designed to help new students fit in to college life.
