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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 1.1% 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 24,000.

UCC Fast Facts

UCC ranks 303 in the prestigious QS World University Ranking 2022-23.

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Ranked one of the world’s top universities for the study of 23 subjects

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Over 24,000 Registered Students. 4,000 International Students from over 138 countries worldwide.

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Over 90% of our graduates are in employment or further studies

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€95m in Research Income

200,000 Alumni worldwide

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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

Ranked as world leader for societal impact

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World's first 'Green Campus'

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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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UCC first Cork GAA club to give Bystander Intervention training to members

21 Mar 2023

First Irish study on experiences of those stalked or harassed is published

21 Mar 2023

Future-proofing European cities: UNIC alliance launches international master’s programme, ‘Redesigning the Post-Industrial City’

15 Mar 2023

UCC graduate honoured with SFI St Patrick’s Day Science Medal

15 Mar 2023

Four trailblazing start-up prospects secure €3.27m Enterprise Ireland funding

13 Mar 2023