Am I an International Applicant?
For admission purposes, there are two categories of applicant: EU/EFTA/UK or International (non-EU).
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/EFTA/UK 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/EFTA/UK, 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 1 February for normal applications each year.
The following applicants apply through the CAO:
- Irish Leaving Certificate Applicants
- EU/EFTA/UK Applicants (including those presenting A-level or BTEC exams)
- Mature Student Applicants
- QQI/FE Applicants
- Advanced Entry Applicants
Direct Entry and Flexi-Options applicants apply directly through the Admissions Office.
Find out more!
Need information about entry requirements and points?
Visit the Entry Requirements pages to learn about the requirements to study in UCC - whether you're just out of your Leaving Cert (or EU/EFTA/UK equivalent), doing a QQI/FE course, a mature applicant, or hoping to transfer in.
For Parents/Guardians
Transitioning from secondary school to university is a big change for students, and for you as their parent or guardian. We have HEAR and DARE application information, accommodation details, and help to support them in the next steps of their journey on our Parents/Guardians page.
For Guidance Counsellors
Need to access the schools presentation or check the CAO alert list? Visit the Guidance Counsellors section for support to help your students in their move to university.