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2012 Press Releases

UCC signs MoU with Cogan International College

26 Jul 2012
L-R: Professor Patrick Fitzpatrick, Head of School of Science, Food Science and Engineering, Dr Michael Murphy, President, UCC, Ms Kay Cogan, CEO, Cogan International College and Mr John Bowman, Academic Manager, Cogan International College.
UCC and Cogan International College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding about a new university preparatory programme for international students being offered by Cogan International College.

 

Cogan International College is offering a 40 week programme designed to equip international students for university entrance.

UCC attracts a large number of international students with more than 2,800 students from over 100 countries and all five continents currently registered.

The University has four colleges - Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences: Business and Law; Science, Engineering and Food Science; and Medicine and Health. There are approximately 20,000 students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies. At undergraduate level the University offers a large variety of degree programmes and there is a full range of postgraduate degrees (both taught and by research) at the level of Master and Doctor in all departments.

University College Cork was founded in 1845 and is one of the oldest universities in Ireland. It combines a rich tradition of teaching, research and scholarship. Its degrees, conferred by the National University of Ireland, are internationally recognised. UCC is Ireland's leading research university.

10 good reasons for studying at UCC:

  • Long established University with distinguished history
  • Ireland's leading Research Institute
  • Extensive range of degree programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
  • Work placement provided in selected degree programmes
  • Beautiful campus, close to all amenities with a vibrant cultural and artistic life
  • First-rate sporting facilities
  • Student accommodation guaranteed
  • Excellent Student Support systems
  • Full support for all your English language needs offered by the University Language Centre
  • Warm and friendly University in a warm and friendly city!

University College Cork

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College Road, Cork T12 K8AF

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