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Nomination process
Step 1
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
- Deadlines to nominate (Fall/Full year is May 1st 2026) and (Spring semester is September 10th 2026)
- Alternatively, universities/study abroad provider can email their nominations to mb.murphy@ucc.ie
- Please note, the student's acceptance letter will be available to download in their application portal and no longer via email.
Application process
Step 2
Application Process- to be completed by student
All nominated students will receive an email from us with an application instruction guide. The staff member who nominates the student will be cc'ed in the application instructions email
- Visiting Student application portal Visiting Student Application Form
- Application instructions: Application instructions for Visiting Students Programme
Essential Information
Supporting documents
1. Official Academic Transcript from your current home university
- If your home university requires that your transcript is sent directly to UCC, please provide them with this email address to receive it mb.murphy@ucc.ie
- For your application, please upload a word document to explain that it will be sent to UCC directly
- Not accepted: unofficial transcripts, screenshots, or advising transcripts.
2. Letter of Permission: Issued by your home university or study abroad provider confirming approval to study at University College Cork (UCC)
- Please ask your home university or study provider to complete this letter: Letter of Permission- Sample
3. Identification- Copy of Passport, State Identification, or other Government-Issued Identification
- You are required to list your full name as per passport on your visiting student application portal
4. Official English language proficiency test certificate
- This is only required for applicants from countries or universities where English is not an official language.
- Learn more here: English Language Requirements
Deadlines
Academic Year 2026/2027
Nomination deadline:
- Autumn/Full year 2026: Closed
- Spring semester 2026: September 10th 2026
Application deadlines
- Autumn/Full year 2026: Closed
- Spring semester 2026: October 10th 2026
Entry requirements
Visiting/Exchange non-EU students Factsheet
- Students must be currently registered at a non-European university and
- applying to undertake a programme of study at undergraduate level for one semester or one year as part of their degree.
GPA Requirement
- The minimum GPA required is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- 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, the application will be treated sympathetically.
- We regret that applications with a GPA of less than 2.8 cannot be accepted.
English Language Requirements
All applicants whose first language (country or home university) is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency.
The below is subject to change for academic year 2027/2028
Accepted tests and minimum scores:
- IELTS: 6.0 (no individual band lower than 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT: 79–80 (For exams taken on or after 21 January 2026 Minimum overall TOEFL score of 4)
- Duolingo English Test (DET): 110 overall (no individual section lower than 100)
- English language tests must have been taken within two years prior to the start of the programme.
- You must upload an official certificate with your application. ‘Test Taker’ copies are not accepted.
If your home university delivers instruction in English, please submit an official letter from your home institution confirming this. Please note that even if UCC waives the English language test requirement for admission, you may still need to provide English test scores when applying for a visa, depending on your country of origin.
Courses at UCC
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- 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.