Fees and Funding
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What will it cost?
Course fees
Every postgraduate course has a tuition fee and a capitation fee (and some have bench fees). Information on your course fee can be found at Postgraduate EU and International Fees 2025-26 | University College Cork
Fees for part-time study are normally charged at half the full-time fee.
In addition to tuition and capitation fees (and in some cases, bench fees), students should also budget for their living costs, including accommodation.
Paying your Fees
Comprehensive detail on how to pay your fees can be found at How Do I Pay My Fees? | University College Cork
Funding for Research Courses
External Funding
- Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Teagasc
- HRB
- Irish Cancer Society
- Department of Agriculture and Food and the Marine
- EU
UCC Internal Funding
- UCC PhD positions, studentships, researcher positions, post-doctoral positions
- Contact the School/Department where you are interested in doing your PhD, to see if they have any funding opportunities available at the moment.
Other Sources of Funding and Support Information
The following list provides further sources of information relating to details of funding opportunities and support services.
| Funding Opportunity / Support Service | Details |
|---|---|
| UCC Scholarships and Prizes Office | Lists Postgraduate University Scholarships and Prizes. |
| National University of Ireland Awards | The National University of Ireland (NUI) is a federal university comprising the largest element of the Irish university system and offers a variety of awards and scholarships. |
| Student Universal Support Ireland | SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. These grants are for students from the EU, EEA or Switzerland. |
| Student Assistance Fund | The Student Assistance Fund provides financial assistance for full-time higher education students who are experiencing financial difficulties whilst attending college. For full details on eligibility and application please visit the Student Assistance Fund Office website. |
| Student Budgeting Advice Service | The Student Budgeting Advice Service offers advice on financial planning and support to UCC students, including offering one-on-one advice. |