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Discover UCC

Discover UCC

We’re an award-winning institution with a history of independent thinking. Established in 1845 our beautiful university opened its gates to just 115 students in 1849. We now have a student population of over 26,000.

UCC Fast Facts

UCC ranks 246 in the prestigious QS World University Ranking.

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Ranked one of the world’s top universities for the study of 29 subjects

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Over 26,000 Registered Students.

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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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220,000+ 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

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

€3.2 million generated by UCC every day for the Irish economy

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€1.18 billion total economic impact annually

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21% student intake through alternative access pathways

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News and Views

24 Jul 2025

New study highlights challenges of decentralised clinical trials for patients and researchers

Research highlights how the shift to remote, technology-mediated trials is reshaping how research staff coordinate and deliver trials. The study reveals concerns about how remote trials are changing how staff support and engage with patients, raising questions about impact on the overall experience, connection and care.
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Pictured left to right: UCC President Professor John Halloran, Teresa Crowley, Director of the Hunt Museum, and Jared Harris at the opening of ‘Dickie to Richard’ – Richard Harris: Role of a Lifetime at the Hunt Museum, Limerick. Photo: Alan Place.
04 Jul 2025

First exhibition of Richard Harris Archive opens in Limerick

The immersive exhibition draws on the treasures of the Richard Harris Archive, donated by the actor’s family to University College Cork. The exhibition offers a glimpse into the life of an artist who captivated audiences across generations.
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01 Jul 2025

60% of Pregnant Women in Irish Study Show Signs of Iodine Deficiency, UCC Research Finds

A new study by researchers at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland found that 60% of pregnant women had suboptimal iodine status, highlighting a need for increased nutritional awareness to support maternal and child health.
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25 Jun 2025

€3.8m funding awarded to six UCC early career researchers in Research Ireland Pathway Programme awards

New methods of creating climate action solutions across Cork City, the development of a framework to advance Ireland’s strategic capacity in quantum energy technologies, and the investigation of new methods to prevent and treat childhood brain cancer are amongst the University College Cork (UCC) projects to receive funding.
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