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Visiting US and Non-EU Students

Quick List
Overview
A visiting student is a student currently registered at another university and applying to undertake a programme of study at undergraduate level for one semester or one year. A visiting student is not being admitted to a programme leading to a Degree, Diploma or any other award of the university.
We have over 3,300 international students studying at the University during a typical academic year. They come from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures and do much to enhance and enrich life at the University. Many of you will be some distance from home and we will do our best to ensure that your stay with us will be academically rewarding and socially enjoyable.
We hope you will find the information in this website informative and helpful. We are confident that your stay with us will be a fruitful one and that you will leave Ireland with fond memories of your time spent in University College Cork.
Karen McSweeney
Visiting Student Coordinator
What Can I Study?
Book of Modules for Visiting Students
Click on the following link to view the Book of Modules for Visiting Students
Please note that modules may be altered, cancelled, replaced, augmented or otherwise amended at any time during the semester.
The 2020/2021 Book of Modules for Visiting Students will be availble in August 2020.
Please note the correct semester when choosing your modules.
Semester 1- Autumn Semester- September to December
Semester 2- Spring Semester- January to May
Year Long- Full Academic Year- September- May (Semester only students cannot take Year Long modules)
Programmes Available to Visiting US and Non-EU Students
Information on each of these programmes is available by clicking on the relevant link in the menu below:
Autumn Semester
- Autumn Semester Programme
- Early Start Semester in Irish Archaeology (Not running for 2020-2021)
- Early Start Semester in Irish History and Modern Ireland (Not running for 2020-2021)
- Early Start Semester in Literatures in Ireland (Not running for 2020-2021)
- Early Start Semester in Irish Traditional Music (Not running for 2020-2021)
Full Academic Year
- Full Academic Year Programme
- Early Start and Full Academic Year (Not running for 2020-2021)
- Certificate in Irish Studies
Spring Semester
Summer Programmes
How Do I Apply?
Definition of a Visiting Student
A visiting student is a student currently registered at a Non-European university and applying to undertake a programme of study for one semester or one year. A visiting student is not being admitted to a programme leading to a Degree, Diploma or any other award of the university.
Application Process | |
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Applications for academic year 2020/2021 |
Closed for 2020/2021 Applications will re-open in March 2021 (Academic Year 2021/22) Should you have any queries in relation to current application deadlines, please email mb.murphy@ucc.ie |
Deadlines to submit your online application |
Autumn and Full year applications- June 11th, 2021 Spring Semester applications- October 8th, 2021 |
Weblink to online application |
Online application form for 2021/2022 will be released here on March 1st 2021 Email mb.murphy@ucc.ie for details |
Application Instructions |
Please prepare the following documents before beginning this application as you cannot save and return to the application: Supporting Document Checklist
Applicants are NOT required to email the completed application form and supporting documentation to the International Office following submission of your online application. |
If you have any application questions | Email mb.murphy@ucc.ie |
Confirmation of Acceptance
Once your application has been approved you will receive a letter confirming your acceptance at UCC via email. You must bring a printed version of your letter of acceptance with you when you enter to Ireland to commence your studies.
If, for some reason, you are unable to accept your place at UCC please advise the International Office as soon as possible.
For further information, please contact one of the following:
Karen McSweeney Visiting Student Coordinator International Office |
Mary-Bríd Murphy Executive Assistant for Visiting Students International Office |
Entry Requirements
G.P.A. Requirement
The minimum GPA. required is normally 3.0 or above. However, applications between 2.8 and 3.0 will be considered in exceptional circumstances. Thus, if a student who wishes to study History at UCC has good grades in history or a related topic but an overall GPA. of less than 3.0 because of lower grades in an unrelated subject, his/her application will be treated sympathetically. We regret that applications with a GPA of less than 2.8 cannot be accepted.
What Will It Cost?
For academic year 2020/2021 and previous, please email k.mcsweeney@ucc.ie for Fee schedule.
The Tuition Fee Schedule for the 2021/2022 academic year is as follows:
Autumm Semester
Course | Fee |
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Autumn Semester | €7,130 |
Early Start Semester in Irish Archaeology | €8,380 |
Early Start Semester in History and Modern Ireland | €8,380 |
Early Start Semester in Literature in Ireland | €8,380 |
Early Start Semester in Irish Folklore and Ethnology | €8,380 |
Early Start Semester in Irish Traditional Music | €8,380 |
Spring Semester
Course | Fee |
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Spring Semester | €7,130 |
Full Academic Year
Course | Fee |
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Full Academic Year | €13,880 |
Early Start Semester and Full Academic Year (All Programmes) | €15,130 |
Certificate in Irish Studies (Full Year) | €13,880 |
Paying Tuition
For direct enroll students, you will receive your tuition bill and payment instructions with your letter of acceptance.
For further information, please contact:
Karen McSweeney,
International Office, UCC.
Phone: + 353-21-4904727
Fax: + 353-21-4904735
Email: k.mcsweeney@ucc.ie
Cost of Living
Students will need to budget for accommodation, food, books, transportation, utilities and other personal expenses, and these can be viewed at our cost of living section: Cost of Living
Orientation and Semester Dates
Semester Dates 2020/2021
Autumn Semester 2020 (Semester 1)
Orientation will take place in September online.
Autumn Semester Dates: | Monday 28th September – Friday 18th December 2020 |
Study Review Week: | Monday 4th January - Friday 8th January 2021 |
Autumn Examinations: | Friday, 8 January - 15 January 2021 (Exams will be online however, please speak with your lecturer as the format may vary for each module) |
Christmas Recess: | Saturday 19th December 2020 – Sunday 3rd January 2021 |
Spring Semester 2021 (Semester 2)
Orientation will take place in January online.
Spring Semester Dates: | Monday 25th January – Friday 23rd April 2021 |
Easter Recess: | Friday 2nd April – Sunday 11th April 2021 |
Study Review Week: | Monday 26th April – Thursday 29th April 2021 |
Final Examinations: | Friday 30th April – Friday 14th May 2021 |
Orientation Programme
In order to introduce you to life at University College, Cork and to help you to settle in, the University runs a series of orientation programmes designed to tell you about life on campus. In addition, incoming visiting students have the opportunity to attend an informal reception, where you can meet other students and academic and administrative staff responsible for your welfare while here.
All students are required to attend the Orientation Programme. Full information on the orientation programmes will be available online nearer the relevant dates.
2020/2021 Academic Year
- Autumn Semester/Full Year Students: To be confirmed
- Spring Semester: To be confirmed
Welcome Programme
The International Office organises a two week Welcome Programme for all International students. The Welcome Programme will take place from the end of August. Dates for 2020 are yet to be confirmed.
A number of events will be organised during the two week period such as information meetings, walking tours of the city centre, cinema nights, table quizzes, Irish music and dance night, and trips at the weekend
Plan for Ireland
Student Info Hub
Moving to a new university, new city, and new country is exciting, but not without challenges. Our Student Support Information is designed to give you as much assistance as possible before you arrive in Ireland, after you arrive at UCC and when living in Cork. Some important steps include:
Visas and Immigration
For information on visa and immigration please click on the following link: Visa and Immigration
Irish Bank Account
Please click on Opening an Irish Bank Account
Accommodation
Details will be sent to you upon acceptance.
Orientation and Registration
For information on orientation and registration please click on the following link: Orientation and Registration
Module Selection and Registration
Online Enrolment
Instructions for Online Enrolment: Autumn/Full Year:
Accepted students will receive instructions for the above in mid-August.
Instructions for Online Enrolment: Spring Semester:
Accepted students will receive instructions for the above in mid-November.
Timetables
Instructions on completing your timetable will be issued with the above information.
Module selection and confirmation of Modules
Accepted students will receive instructions for the above in mid-August for the Autumn Semester and mid-November for Spring Semester.
Online enrolment must be completed in order to select your modules.
Examinations and Transcripts
Exam | Dates |
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Autumn Examinations | December (Exact dates will be provided on the information guide students recieve for the relevant year) |
Spring/Summer Examinations | April/May (Exact dates will be provided on the information guide students recieve for the relevant year) |
It should be noted that as students are permitted to choose modules across faculties and years there is a possibility of exam timetable conflicts occurring. In the event of such conflicts arising alternative arrangements are made through the International Office. Please contact Karen McSweeney, International Office: k.mcsweeney@ucc.ie
Grading Scale
The marking scale used in UCC ranges from 0-100%. The following marking system is used:
1H - First Class Honours: > 70%
2H1 - Second Class Hons, Grade 1: 60% - 69%
2H2 - Second Class Hons, grade 2: 50% - 59%
3H - Third Class Honours: 45% - 49%
Pass: > 40% - 44%
Final Examination Results
Autumn Semester Results
Results for the Autumn Semester will be available to view online (My Student Admin) in February.
Full Year and Spring Semester Results
Results for the Full Academic Year and Spring Semester will be available to view online (My Student Admin) at the end of June (date to be confirmed).
Examinations Appeal
Students may formally seek a check of their examination results or appeal their examination results. For further information please contact Karen McSweeney, International Office - k.mcsweeney@ucc.ie
Transcripts for Current Visiting Students:
Autumn Semester Students:
Offical transcripts for Autumn Students who have completed their studies at UCC will be issued directly to providers/home universities in late February.
Full Academic Year and Spring Semester Students:
Transcripts will be issued in early July.
*Please note examination results will available on the student portal prior to release of transcripts.
Study Abroad Students:
Transcripts will automatically be issued directly to Study Abroad Provider or Home University e.g. Arcadia, IFSA Butler, API, USAC, Quinnipiac University.
Direct Enrol Students:
Transcripts will be issued to your permanent home address.
Students may also request a transcript be issued to their home university by emailing Karen McSweeney, Email: k.mcsweeney@ucc.ie
Transcript Requests for Past Visiting Students
Past Visiting Students can request their transcript by completing the Online Transcript Request Form
Please contact Karen McSweeney, Email: k.mcsweeney@ucc.ie with any queries.
Contact Us
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the International Office.
Name | Details |
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Karen McSweeney Visiting Student Coordinator |
Phone: +353 21 4904727 |
International Office, |
Fax: +353 21 4904735 |
In the case of an emergency please contact Campus Security at the following number |
From outside Ireland: +353 21 4902266 |
Name | Details |
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Mary-Brid Murphy Executive Assistant |
Phone: +353 21 4904723 |
International Office, |
Fax: +353 21 4904735 |
In the case of an emergency please contact Campus Security at the following number |
From outside Ireland: +353 21 4902266 |