Application process

Students must have approval from their home university to apply to study at UCC in advance of submitting the application form.

Nomination Process- to be completed by home university or study abroad provider

• Universities may submit nominations on this link: Nomination form for academic year 2026/2027
• Alternatively, universities/study abroad provider can email their nominations to mb.murphy@ucc.ie 

Application Process

• The link to apply and submit an application will be published here in mid-March. 
• Due to a current upgrade of the application system, the exact release date will be announced shortly.

Supporting documents to be uploaded with the application:

• Official Academic Transcript (screenshots and advising transcripts will not be accepted)
• Letter of Permission – Issued by your home university or study abroad provider confirming approval to study at University College Cork (UCC)
• Copy of Passport, State Identification, or Other Government-Issued Identification
• Official English Language Proficiency Test Certificate-For students at non-english speaking countries/universities only

Please upload one of the following when submitting your application:

1. IELTS Test Score: 6.0 (with no individual score lower than a 5.5)
2. TOEFL iBT: 79-80 or more
3. Duolingo: DET score of 110 or better (with no individual section lower than 100)

Email mb.murphy@ucc.ie if you have any issues.

Deadlines

2026/2027 applications will open in mid-March 2026

Nomination deadline: 

• Autumn/Full year 2026:  May 1st 2026
• Spring semester 2026:   September 9th 2026

Application deadlines

• Autumn/Full year 2026: June 1st 2026
• Spring semester 2026:   October 9th 2026

Courses at UCC

• Click below to learn more about the available courses (modules) at UCC for visiting students
• What can I study as a visiting student at UCC

Syllabus:
The International Office does not have access to the syllabus for each module.

• You will need to contact the lecturer directly or wait until they release it at the start of classes.
• Please note, the module description in the Book of modules may have to be sufficient.

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. 
• Click here Visiting Student Information Guide for Accepted Students
• 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.