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

Over 21,000 Registered Students

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

Over €100m in Research Income

180,000 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

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

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

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University campus accommodation achieves Fáilte Ireland’s Welcome Standard

19 Jul 2019

Opinion: Stop treating abuse victims with contempt

10 Jul 2019

UCC ranked in Europe’s top 50 for teaching excellence

05 Jul 2019

Irish Research Council awards €1.6m to 10 projects to tackle global challenges

05 Jul 2019

Replica Iron Age log boat to be launched on Lough Corrib

04 Jul 2019

University College Cork

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College Road, Cork T12 K8AF

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