University College Cork
University College Cork (UCC) is located in Cork, Co Cork, Ireland. The university was established in 1845. It is accredited by Department of Education and Skills, Ireland.
Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2026, University College Cork is positioned as the #246 top university in the world, which makes it the #3 top university in Ireland. The university's global rank is improved by 27 points from last year.
University Profile
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2026
#3
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| University Name | University College Cork |
| Acronym | UCC |
| Year Established | 1845 |
| Motto | Where Finbarr Taught Let Munster Learn |
Location
The university is located in Cork, Co Cork. Find the address and map of the university below.
| Address | Western Road, Cork, Co Cork, Ireland |
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Contact
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| Phone | +353 (21) 490 3000 |
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| Fax | +353 (21) 427 3072 |
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Admission Info
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| Student Body | Men and Women |
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| Admission Info | Click here |
| Undergraduate Admission Info | Click here |
| Graduate Admission Info | Click here |
Scholarship and Financial Aids
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| Scholarship Info | Click here |
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Ranking History
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Information on University College Cork was last updated more than a year ago.
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