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 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 292 in the prestigious QS World University Ranking.

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Ranked one of the world’s top universities for the study of 25 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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Leaders in Research and Innovation

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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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News and Views

Dr. Christopher Broderick is the fourth UCC scientist to receive a Royal Society-Science Foundation Ireland University Research Fellowship. Image credit: Ruben Martinez
07 Dec 2023

UCC physicist awarded Fellowship for semiconductor research

Dr. Christopher Broderick’s research will produce an enhanced understanding of new capabilities in nanowires - filaments of semiconductor material one-thousandth the breadth of a human hair. Dr. Broderick is the fourth UCC scientist to receive a Royal Society-Science Foundation Ireland University Research Fellowship.
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05 Dec 2023

UCC moves up to sixth place in global environmental ranking

UCC recognised as one of the world's leading universities for environmental commitment and initiatives to combat climate change.
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UCC President Professor John O’Halloran with Hayley O'Connell Vaughan, UCC Students' Union Communications and Engagement Officer, and Dearbhla Richardson, UCCSU Environmental and Sustainability Representative. Image credit: Daragh McSweeney/Provision
30 Nov 2023

UCC saves 1 million plastic cups from landfill

In less than one year, 1 million single-use plastic cups have been saved from landfill. ‘Plastic Free UCC’ highlights the impact of small, everyday choices. UCC set sector leading targets in its sustainability and climate action plan.
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Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD launches two new research co-centres. Image credit: SFI
29 Nov 2023

UCC partnered in new €70 million research centres on climate and sustainable food

The funding will bring together academics, industry and policymakers across the Irish Government, UK Government and Northern Ireland Government Departments to collaborate on common challenges such as food sustainability and climate change. Professor Mairead Kiely is the Nutrition and Health Platform lead in the Co-Centre for Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems. Dr Jean O’Dwyer will lead the Sustainable Communities and Livelihoods Research Challenge within the Climate+ Co-Centre.  
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