University College Cork
www.ucc.ie/postgraduate/
University College Cork (UCC) was founded in 1845
and is one of Ireland's oldest universities. Situated in
Cork (www.cometocork.com), Ireland's second city,
UCC plays an important role in the economic, social
and cultural life of the country as a whole. Ireland's
leading research (www.ucc.ie/en/Research
andIndustry/) university, UCC has the highest
level of peer-reviewed research grants in the State.
The award of the title "Irish University of the Year"
for 2003-04 and 2005-06 recognises the excellence
of its academic programmes, high quality research
reputation, its superb infrastructure, and its role as
a cosmopolitan university.
University College Cork has over 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students, up to PhD level, and plans a major expansion of PhD numbers. The university's teaching and research programmes are offered across four Colleges:
- Arts, Celtic Studies and
Social Sciences
www.ucc.ie/en/CollegesandDepartments/ArtsCelticSt udiesandSocialSciences/ - Business and Law
www.ucc.ie/en/CollegesandDepartments/Business andLaw/ - Science, Engineering and
Food Science
www.ucc.ie/en/CollegesandDepartments/ScienceEngi neeringandFoodScience/ - Medicine and Health
www.ucc.ie/en/CollegesandDepartments/Medicine andHealth/
UCC has a clear commitment to excellence in both research and
teaching. Such major national campus-based research centres of
excellence as the Tyndall National Institute (www.tyndall.ie), the
Boole Centre for Research in Informatics (www.bcri.ucc.ie), the
BioSciences Institute (bsi.ucc.ie) and the Environmental Research
Institute (www.ucc.ie/en/ERI) support the University's research
interests, and UCC also has a strong research record in the
Humanities, with an international reputation in the field of Irish
Studies. The institution's commitment to assuring a high-quality
graduate educational experience is reflected in ongoing investment in
facilities for such study, including the provision of a new graduate
research library, and a growing suite of skills development modules.
UCC's active intellectual climate in recent years has attracted
distinguished national and international scholars and researchers to
join an already prestigious assembly of well-known faculty. The
university also provides a special academic opportunity for graduate
students through engaging faculty, students and facilities across the
boundaries of traditional disciplines. Today, UCC has around 2000
international students, from all five continents, and is committed to
increasing the percentage of international students enrolled,
particularly in graduate programmes.
Application Details
Non-EU students (www.ucc.ie/en/international), should apply directly to the International Education Office University College Cork, Roseleigh, Western Road, Cork, Ireland.
EU students should apply online at www.pac.ie There is no closing date for applications for Research Masters and PhD degrees. However, it is recommended that applications should be submitted at least 3-6 months prior to the commencement of the programme. Students are also advised to consult the UCC postgraduate website (www.ucc.ie/postgraduate) and have the agreement of a potential supervisor before making an application for a Research Degree.
Contact Details
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University College Cork, Graduate Studies Office, UCC, Cork, Ireland. Telephone + 353 21 490 2810 Fax +353 21 4901897 email graduatestudies@ucc.ie www.ucc.ie/postgraduate |
University College Cork (UCC), International Education Office, UCC, Cork, Ireland. Telephone + 353 21 490 4729 Fax + 353 21 490 4735 email internationalpostgrad@ucc.ie www.ucc.ie/international |
