Am I an EU or International Student?
For admission purposes all applicants are categorised into two categories: EU or International.
Fee 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 International applicant check our Criteria for Determining the Fee Status of an Applicant.
If you require clarification on your Fee Status, contact the Fees Office fees@ucc.ie
EU Status: If your status is EU, you should apply through the Central Applications Office with support from the UCC Admissions Office. Please see below.
International Status: If your status is International, 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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