Am I an EU or International Applicant?
For admission purposes, there are two categories: EU or International.
Fees status should be established prior to making an application to UCC. Fee status will be retained for the duration of a course. To determine whether you are an EU applicant or a Non-EU applicant please complete the EU/Non-EU Fees Assessment Form located on the Fees Office website and email it to feesassessments@ucc.ie or return to the Fees Office in the North Wing.
For further information, please visit the Fee Status section of the Fees Office website.
EU Status: If your status is EU, you should apply through the Central Applications Office
International Student: If your status is Non-EU, you should apply directly to the International Office using the undergraduate online application system: Undergraduate Programmes
How Do I Apply?
In the majority of cases, applicants must make an application through the CAO to be considered for a place in UCC. The CAO is an online application form that opens in early November and closes on 01 February for normal applications each year.
The following applicants apply through the CAO. www.cao.ie
- Irish Leaving Certificate Applicants
- EU Applicants
- Mature Student Applicants
- QQI/FE Applicants
- A-Level and BTEC Applicants
- Advanced Entry Applicants
Direct Entry and Flexi-Options applicants apply directly through the Admissions Office by submitting the relevant course application form to the Admissions Office.
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