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42 Verified Reviews
Student Views (Based on Reviews)
- 54% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Friendly
Academically oriented
Multi-dimensional
Easy going
Internships3
Part time work3.8
Post study jobs3.5
Quality of faculty4.1
Student Life4.3
Value for money3.8
Public transportation3.8
Safety4.5
Indian Food3.6
Permanent Immigration4
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Ramya T
MSc in Data Science and Analytics - Batch of 2025
3.7
Very few companies offer sponsorship.
Tips: Rent is high, you might end up paying more, so you need to have your savings.
Getting part time is not easy; it might be more difficult than internships, unless you network properly.
Studies are not at all easy; there were many who failed in our batch because they could not handle both part-time work and studies. You need to invest some time in studying.
Likes (Internships): I had to search for internships on my own; the college didn't help me exclusively, other than arranging career fairs that inform you about companies, but don't help you as such. I had to apply almost every day for internships, and I landed one because I had prior work experience. It would have been way harder if I were a fresher.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): Very few companies offer sponsorship. All kinds of software jobs are available. Packages offered depend on experience, company, and also the job role. A junior can get anywhere between 30000 euros and 60000 euros, but visa sponsorship is less. The competition is high for each role as there are many talented professionals.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1100
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 55000
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Priyadharshini Thangamani
MRes in Biochemistry and Biosciences - Batch of 2026
4.4
A research driven and enriching academic journey at UCC.
Tips: Students planning to join (UCC) should know that it is a research-intensive university with a strong academic focus especially in life sciences, biotechnology and biomedical research. The Biochemistry and Biosciences programs are rigorous and research-oriented so students should be prepared for independent learning, critical thinking and laboratory work.
I did not receive a scholarship but UCC offers several merit-based and international student scholarships. These typically require strong academic records and are awarded automatically or through a separate application process. Some scholarships offer partial tuition fee waivers ranging from 2,000–5,000.
I am highly satisfied with my experience at UCC. The university offers strong academic support, modern laboratory facilities and exposure to advanced research methodologies. The Biochemistry and Biosciences program is well-structured and aligns well with current industry and research demands.
Ireland as a country is safe, student-friendly and research-driven, particularly in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical sciences. Cork, being a student city, has a welcoming atmosphere and good quality of life.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 850
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 25000
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Anonymous
MSc in Business Economics - Batch of 2026
3.9
We have really nice campus.
Tips: You should be really good at English. Please check if you can get any scholarship. Your tuition fees will be reduced. I am very satisfied with my university. Our course is great. As we all know, Cork does not have great weather. You should consider that.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The teachers are really good at their job. Some might show racism. It happens rarely. They are really supportive. Helps you with your doubts. Communicate very openly and friendly. About diversity in terms of nationality is okay. Not that diverse.
Dislikes (Student Life): Our classes are at 9 am and then sometimes around 5-6 pm. Around 12- 2, we have a lunch break. We don't have college every day. It's like 3-4 times every week. We have many clubs. You should join them and learn some new things you are interested in.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 3025
Prepping time for classes28 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 94525
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Anonymous
MSc in Management and Marketing - Batch of 2026
4
Good facilities and amenities.
Tips: The environment, people and teachers are very nice and supportive. The facilities that the college provides like the library, gym, arena, sports complex and cultural halls for various students, are awesome. I would recommend everyone to take admission in this college. I'm very satisfied with my course and college. Good experiences.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 800
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 36000
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Anonymous
MSc in Business Analytics - Batch of 2025
3.8
Planned risks for your dreams.
Tips: Take a minute to really understand what you want for your future. Does the course you are having on your kind bring you any closer to the career that you have in your mind. Is it giving you a boost for the career path you are on. Don't solely take a course because the masses refer to it. Even a course that is not that popular but aligns with your history would definitely be a game changer. A course that's totally unrelated to what you did for your Bachelors or your professions won't get you a job in that stream without relevant experience. Do a proper and detailed check before learning in. Because financially, this would take some time for you to recover and get back on track.
Likes (Part time work): UCC supports part time. They even provide you with part time tutoring opportunities, with very good pay. Also there are good part time opportunities overall. Will have to struggle initially, but with time things will shape really great. Everyone I know got part time. You will get seasonal opportunities and if you play your cards right, that's a permanent position.
Dislikes (Internships): There won't be any support for internships from the university for the specific Masters course. If you find one, they can recommend you. During our induction, they clearly mentioned that they won't support internships or even part times considering the academic loads we have for this course. But it's not that heavy and we can balance it with part times to a good extent. Prepare early and aim for on time scheduled work for efficiency. It's not going to be easy, but things will work out in the end.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 900
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
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Devi Subhash Kumar Nalamati
MEngSc in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing, Process and Automation Systems) - Batch of 2023
4.1
There are plenty of great Indian food places in Cork city.
Tips: The course duration is very short and you can't have every experience during those few months. If you can put your head down for the first two semesters, it's smooth sailing forward. Don't worry about part time job, partying or repaying your loan during the college term. You can do that very easily if you complete your college properly.
Likes (Indian Food): There are plenty of great Indian food places in Cork city. Very authentic South Indian and North Indian region specific restaurants are available. We can also get all the ingredients we want here at very similar prices. So do not carry basics like price and daal from India. Use that luggage space for something else.
Dislikes (Internships): Internships for Master's are not really a thing in Ireland. Most Irish kids do their Internships during their final year in high school and a few during under graduation. What is common is working for the company you do your project with. Those technical facts as an internship for Master's.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1800
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 42000
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
Yes, the University College Cork offer a wide variety of scholarships at UG and PG levels for its international students. The below table include UCC top scholarships among international students-
| Name | Grade |
|---|---|
| Ananth Nair Memorial Fund | UG |
| SEFS International Student Merit Based Scholarship 2026/27 | PG |
| SEFS International Undergraduate Scholarships 2026/27 | UG |
| SEFS Returning International Student Scholarships | PG |
| Claddagh Scholarship Program | UG/PG |
| Bishopstown Credit Union Prize in Business and Financial Economics | UG |
| College of Business and Law merit based scholarship | PG |
| CACSS International Student Merit Based Scholarship 2026/27 | PG |
| CACSS International Undergraduate Scholarship 2026/27 | UG |
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Mohit Thapa
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Indian applicants trying to get scholarships at University College Cork should apply as early as possible as most of the UCC scholarships have earlier application deadlines.
The Government of Ireland scholarships and the various other merit ones generally require a submission between Oct 2026 and Fe
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Kanika Pandey
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, for many UCC courses, there is a rolling admissions policy for Indian students. The rolling policy would mean that the applications are reviewed as soon as they are received by the university.
To have the best chances of admission, the students should apply as soon as possible.
Some programs st
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Mayank Katariya
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, there are different application deadlines for various programs at UCC. These UCC admission deadlines range from December to June next year.
The UCC application window is generally open in December each year but for more competitive programs, this opens a little earlier to manage high volume. Ma
Loveleen Sharma
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
It is definitely competitive to get into University College Cork as an Indian student as its acceptance rate is only 48% which is quite low. Given below are the pointers to take care of -
- Indian students need a good GPA often more than 2.75 on a scale of 4.0.
- English language requirements
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Pallavi Garg
Contributor-Level 9
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