University College Cork
University College Cork is a universitywide partner in Cork, Ireland.
| Student experiences | |
|---|---|
| Webpages | |
| Social media | Welcome to UCC 2019 (YouTube) |
| Academic calendar | Semester I: 2nd week of September – 3rd week of December Orientation generally commences the 2nd week of September for Semester I and the 2nd week of January for Semester II. Exams take place in December for Semester I and in May for Semester II. |
| Requirements | GPA (Average Grade) There is no GPA requirement for this destination. Language Requirement Students are expected to have a good level of English in order to be able to follow classes. |
| Areas of study open to exchange students | All areas, except:
Limited:
List of modules/subject areas are listed in our Book of Modules for Visiting Students |
| Courses at Master’s level | No. The majority of modules available to Erasmus students are at the bachelor level. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Housing assistance | Unfortunately, UCC cannot guarantee accommodation to exchange students. On-campus housing is available and can be applied for, but the university also offers advise to students seeking accommodation off-campus. |
| Estimated living costs per month | Average living costs are between €1240 - €1880 per month depending on lifestyle. You can find a more detailed breakdown of expenses here. This link gives a useful insight in how the cost of living can vary depending on your lifestyle. |
| Credits | Normal study load per term in credits: 30 ECTS, in courses: 2 – 6. Grading system: 0% - 100% |
| Number of places available | 8 places per year. The available places could be divided over 2 semesters. In your study abroad application form, in the motivation section please mention which semester you would be available: semester 1, semester 2 or both. |
| Selection | Selection was necessary in the past few years. You are advised not to place this exchange destination as a second or third choice |
Contact
If you have any questions about this universitywide partner university, contact the universitywide International Office:
You can reach everyone at the international office via: exchange@uu.nl
Asia, Latin America, Middle East & South Africa
Name: Ms. Clim Gorissen
North America & UK
Name: Ms. Cathelijne van Weelden
Australia, New Zealand & Spain*
Name: Ms. Tessel Arendsen
* Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Universitat de Barcelona
Europe
Name: Ms. Mandy van den Houten
General exchange questions
Name: Patrick Chan
Phone availability
Phone: +31 (0)30-2531224
Office hours for calling: Monday and Thursday, 13:30-15:00
Make an appointment via Teams
We are available for appointments via Teams for questions about Universitywide destinations. If you have questions about faculty destinations, contact the International Office of your faculty.
To ensure that you have booked an appointment with the correct associate, please provide the following information in your appointment request:
- the university/universities that are you interested
- a short description of your question
If this information is not in your booking request, then we will cancel the appointment, and you will need to request a new one.
If you are unable to make it to your appointment, please do not forget to cancel.