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Study abroad application forms
Before you submit your application, please review our FAQ section
Applications open
Study abroad application forms will be published here in November 2026
Application Deadline
One application call (application deadlines typically December or January of your 2nd year)
Essential Information
- Application guidelines will be provided during your study abroad information session
- Not all students apply directly to the International and deadlines may vary
- Typically students with a mandatory year abroad will apply to their department (not International Office)
- Unfortunetly, it is not possible to provide a study abroad session for each individual UCC degree programme so please complete this form to sign up for the general study abroad session- Study abroad Information Session SIGN UP
Study abroad application process
Learn more here: Step by Step Guide
Minimum grade requirements
- A number of degree programmes at UCC require students to meet minimum academic requirements in order to apply to study abroad.
- This information is subject to change at any stage; every effort is made to keep the details below up to date.
- All subjects (subjects for your degree programme) with a grade listed on your student record will be included in the calculation of your first- and second-year results, regardless of any change in subject area or major in second year.
| Description | Minimum grade requirements to apply |
|---|---|
| Studying outside the EU (Australia, Canada, USA and Singapore) |
60% in 1st year and 60% in 1st semester of 2nd year University of California: 70% in 1st year and 70% in 1st semester of 2nd year |
| School of Asian Studies students |
Your coordinator will discuss your study abroad period with you in semester 1 of 2nd year |
| BComm (Hons) - CK201 | at least 55% in their first attempt of the First University Examination in Commerce, and pass all modules and obtain at least 60% in the first semester of the Second University Examination in Commerce.
The number of BComm study abroad placements available each year is limited. As a result, meeting the minimum grade requirements does not automatically guarantee a place on the programme.
|
| Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences | 65% in 1st year and 65% in 1st semester of 2nd year (and maintaining this minimum for 2nd year) Students are required to speak with their academic coordinator in advance of submitting an application |
| Chemistry | Students are required to speak with their academic coordinator in advance of submitting an application 60% |
| Computer Science | Students are required to speak with their academic coordinator in advance of submitting an application 60% |
| Mathematical Sciences (CK407) | Students are required to speak with their academic coordinator in advance of submitting an application 70% |
| Physics | Students are required to speak with their academic coordinator in advance of submitting an application 80% |
| School of Engineering | 60% in 1st year and 60% in 1st semester of 2nd year (and maintaining this minimum for 2nd year) |
Study abroad preparation
Have you been placed at one of our exchange partners?
We will provide you with access to a dedicated canvas page to help you prepare!