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University College Cork Rankings 2026

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#193 in World

#3 in Ireland

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  • Estd. 1845
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UCC
University College Cork Ranking

#3

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World rank by different ranking providers

Shiksha

#193

QS Ranking

#246

ARWU Ranking

#301

THE Ranking

#351

US News Ranking

#399
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UCC
University College Cork Course Ranking

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University of Cork US World and News 2025

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University of Cork US News & World Report Rankings 2024: Ranking Criteria

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University of Cork QS Ranking 2025

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Europe109105– / –
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292273246
Accounting and Finance
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251301– / –
Biological Sciences201201– / –
Engineering and Technology
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362390– / –
Law and Legal Studies7394– / –
Masters in Business Analytics101101– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering351351– / –
Medicine201201– / –
Nursing3227– / –
Performing Arts5151– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology94101– / –
Physics and Astronomy351351– / –
Politics151201– / –
Sociology– / –301– / –

University of Cork vs Other UK Universities: QS Ranking Comparison

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University of Cork QS World University Rankings 2025: Ranking Criteria

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University of Cork Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking 2025

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Arts and Humanities301301– / –
Clinical and Health176201– / –
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Law201201– / –
Life Sciences201201– / –
PG Business and Economics
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PG Computer Science
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Psychology201201– / –

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UCC
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 57% 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 Life4.4
Value for money3.8
Public transportation3.9
Safety4.6
Indian Food3.7
Permanent Immigration4.1
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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
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026Read more
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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
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026Read more
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MSc in Finance (Corporate Finance) - Batch of 2026
4.3
The university is really friendly and helpful for students.
Tips: I became more disciplined and able to manage time well. There are cultural shifts but only positive. Got a 2000 scholarship from the university on the basis of work experience and my undergrad score. I am totally satisfied with my university; I got to learn a lot in finance. They teach us the things that we do and need in the real world, not just unnecessary theories as they do in India.
Likes (Student Life): The university campus is really big and beautiful. It is so green and peaceful. We also have sports facilities in the university. Gym, swimming, football, basketball, squash, etc. I have 3-4 days of classes per week. One class is 2 hours each, and I have a total of 6-7 classes in one week, which is quite manageable. There are events at every festival, recruitment event, and social event. I have joined the commerce club and the volleyball club.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Here we have less options for food as compared to India, also eating outside in India was feasible. Here it's too expensive. At least 6-10 a meal. There are some Indian restaurants in the city as well. I cook myself most of the time, because it is more affordable and healthy at the same time. Eating outside is not at all an affordable option but sometimes on weekends, I eat outside.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 700
Prepping time for classes24 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 35000
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026Read more
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Aditya Pratap Singh Verified Icon
MSc in Food Business and Innovation - Batch of 2026
4.7
Budget friendly and safe option for freshers.
Tips: 3 years plus experience is must as job market is getting difficult in 2025. 2,000-3,000 euros is enough for the expenditure as you can manage expenses through part time as living costs here are less than dublin. Choose your university wisely as it can be a game changer for you based on your experience in your field.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 700
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 38000
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025Read more
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Shraddha Jadhav Verified Icon
MSc in Business Analytics - Batch of 2026
4.9
Really good experience studying at UCC.
Tips: The course is fast-paced and has a lot of projects so managing time is crucial. After coming here it took time for me to adjust but the people in college, the teaching staff and everyone are really helpful and kind so it gets easier. I am happy with the course and the university. It's been a good experience so far.
Likes (Public transportation): Public transportation in the area is convenient, reliable and well connected to the campus. The frequency of bus is good and it's easy to commute to and from university. The transportation system makes it accessible for students who don't have personal vehicles and the routes cover most areas where students live.
Dislikes (Part time work): Part-time job opportunities are extremely competitive and difficult to secure. Each vacancy typically receives 100-200 applications, which means students often face long waiting periods before finding employment. The high competition makes it challenging for students who need to work while studying to support themselves financially.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 2525
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025Read more
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MSc in Data Science and Analytics - Batch of 2026
4.1
Always have some research and preparation before coming.
Tips: Please check the course modules on the university official website. It's beneficial if you come with some work experience in Ireland/Europe. The courses mandatory modules are more focused on statistics and core data Science. So choose this university only if you want to go deep into core subject and have some preparation before coming, as the lecturers won't teach everything from scratch since it's Masters.
Likes (Student Life): Student life is great, there are many events happen throughout the year, college has great sports arena, which includes gym, swimming pool and many sports grounds. They also provide training for multiple sports, as well as swimming and gym training. There are many communities which organise a variety of events.
Dislikes (Internships): You have to find the internship yourself for the last semester, otherwise dissertation is the option. Hardly anyone gets an internship in the last semester, also as a non EU member, it becomes more difficult. For post degree completion internships, many companies do offer graduate roles where the first few months are for training.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1100
Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 40000
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025Read more
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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-

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Ananth Nair Memorial FundUG
SEFS International Student Merit Based Scholarship 2026/27PG
SEFS International Undergraduate Scholarships 2026/27UG
SEFS Returning International Student ScholarshipsPG
Claddagh Scholarship ProgramUG/PG
Bishopstown Credit Union Prize in Business and Financial EconomicsUG
College of Business and Law merit based scholarshipPG
CACSS International Student Merit Based Scholarship 2026/27PG
CACSS International Undergraduate Scholarship 2026/27UG

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Mohit Thapa

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University College Cork offers admission for international students in two intakes Autumn and Spring intake. UCC postgraduate programs are on rolling basis. University College Cork application deadline for UG Indian students is given below-

Intakes

Deadline

Autumn 2026

Jun 1, 2026

Spring  2026

Sept 9, 2026

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Pallavi Sharma

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UCC graduates are in high demand all over the world. University College Cork placement rate stands at 93%, and grads are employed within 9 months of graduation. The average salary of UCC grads is given below-

Course

Average Salary (ROI)

MBA

EUR 90,000 (INR 94.42 L)

UG

EUR 60,000 (INR 62.96 L)

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Nishtha Sharma

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University College Cork is one of the best public universities in the Ireland. UCC is known for offering best degree programs for its international students. The University College Cork placement rate attracts students from all over the world. UCC enrols more than 4000 international students.

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Kartik Bisht

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The University College Cork admission requirements can vary from one programme to another. UCC general admission requirements for international students applying for UG and PG programme is listed below-

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

  • Minimum 90% average grades in Class 12
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University CityCork, Other - Ireland, Ireland
Size of cityMedium
Population of City1,25,657

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