Application process

Step 2: Student Application Process 

Information regarding the application process will be emailed to students when the nomination confirmation has been received from the home university.  

Students are required to complete UCC's online application form.

Students are also required to upload the following documents to their online application form:

• Official Transcript of Records (officially marked examination results)
• Transcript of Records in English (if your official transcript is not in English)
• Learning Agreement (Before section) This is where you will list your provisionaly courses
• Copy of Passport or Official State/Government ID

English language proficiency

As part of the application process, UCC does not require Erasmus students to submit English language tests

• Lectures are usually conducted through the medium of English. 
• A good knowledge of English is therefore essential in order to be able to understand lectures and to be able to work with English language text books.
• Click here for information on our English language classes: ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR ERASMUS STUDENT

English language courses available during the semester for Erasmus/Visiting students:

Subject to availability and departmental approval

• LC1002 English for Academic Study (B2+ level = Upper-Intermediate Plus)
• LC1003 Advanced English for Academic Study (C1 - level = Lower advanced)
• Digital Badge: Non-credit online    Digital Badge courses in Academic English 

Deadlines

Nomination deadlines

• Autumn Semester/Full Academic Year: 9th May 2026
• Spring Semester: 12th September 2026

Application deadlines

• Autumn Semester/Full Academic Year: 6th June 2026
• Spring Semester: 10th October 2026

Courses at UCC

• Click here to learn more about the available courses (modules) at UCC for Erasmus students (visiting students)
• Students are required to study modules within the Erasmus exchange agreement that is in place with your home university

Accepted students

• Once your application to UCC has been confirmed by the International Office, you will receive an email with a link to the online accommodation (housing) application form. 
• A pre-arrival webinar will be provided. Details will be provided via email however it typically takes place 2 months before arrival

Enroling at UCC and registering for classes

Autumn/Full Year:

• Accepted students will receive instructions for the above in mid-August.

Spring Semester:

• Accepted students will receive instructions for the above in mid-November.