Discover UCC

Discover UCC

Discover UCC

We’re an award-winning institution with a history of independent thinking stretching back over 170 years. UCC is proud to be ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world. Our beautiful university opened its gates to just 115 students in 1849. We now have a student population of over 21,000.

UCC Fast Facts

Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide

21,000 Registered Students

Over 94% of our graduates are in employment or further studies

€96.4m Research Income (highest nationally)

150,000 Alumni worldwide

The only university in Ireland to be awarded the Sunday Times University of the Year on five occasions since the inception of the award in 2002

UCC's Economic and Societal Impact

€2.3 million generated by UCC every day for the Irish economy

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UCC's students generate €187.50 million for the local economy in expenditure each year

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Over 23% of UCC's undergraduate intake are mature students, students with disabilities and non-traditional college-goers

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Cork Discovers to shine light on positive role of research

19 Jul

UCC appoints new Director of Sport and Physical Activity

19 Jul

UCC ranked in top 50 European universities

12 Jul

University sector needs major investment in Budget 2019

05 Jul

40 shades of green...

29 Jun
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