School qualifications
UCC considers non-EU applicants whose qualifications are equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate, case by case. Jordan has no country page, so applicants check their programme's minimum subject requirements.
Partner university · Ireland
University College Cork
A research university in Cork with a large medical school and an international foundation programme for entry.
QS World #220QS World Rankings 2027
From EUR 18,500Undergraduate fee per year
Founded 1845Public university
21,894Students
About the university
Why students choose University College Cork
A research university in Cork with a large medical school and an international foundation programme for entry.
We place students here through a foundation or pathway year, which suits applicants whose grades or English level do not yet meet direct-entry requirements.
Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.
Ways inFoundation pathway
Photos: University College Cork, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.
Entry requirements
Applying from Jordan
Competitiveness bands
For non-EU entry, UCC places each undergraduate programme in one of 3 bands of competitiveness, published for 2026-2027.
Applying
Non-EU applicants apply directly to the International Office for up to 2 programmes (€50 fee); applications close 31 May, earlier for some competitive programmes.
Medicine and Dentistry
Medicine and Dentistry applications can only go through UCC's designated agents, each with its own closing date. Pharmacy and Applied Psychology include an online interview.
English
Non-native speakers need a recognised English test from one sitting, taken within two years of starting.
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Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked October 2026.
Fees and scholarships
What University College Cork costs in 2026/27
Medicine €52,100 a year (Graduate Entry €56,100). A €210 capitation fee applies to all students.
International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university at ucc.ie. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.
UndergraduateEUR 18,500 - 27,000per year
SEFS International Undergraduate Scholarship€2,000 per yearNon-EU undergraduates with an accepted offer in Science, Engineering and Food Science; awarded automatically and renewable.
CACSSS International Undergraduate Scholarship€2,000 per yearNon-EU undergraduates with an accepted offer in Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences; awarded automatically and renewable.Programmes
Popular courses at University College Cork
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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.
How it works
Your application to University College Cork, step by step
- 1
Free consultation
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether University College Cork is realistic.
- 2
Choose your course and route
We match you to the right course and intake.
- 3
Application and offer
We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.
- 4
Scholarship check
We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.
- 5
Student visa
Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.
- 6
Arrival
Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.
Questions
Studying at University College Cork: common questions
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Ask on WhatsAppHow much does University College Cork cost for international students?
International undergraduate fees for 2026/27 start from EUR 18,500 a year and go up to EUR 27,000, depending on the course. Medicine €52,100 a year (Graduate Entry €56,100). A €210 capitation fee applies to all students.
Does University College Cork offer scholarships to international students?
Yes. SEFS International Undergraduate Scholarship (€2,000 per year); CACSSS International Undergraduate Scholarship (€2,000 per year). We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.
Is there a foundation route into University College Cork?
Yes. If your grades or English do not yet meet direct entry, a foundation or pathway programme leads into University College Cork.
Where is University College Cork?
University College Cork is in Ireland. It was founded in 1845.
Does GESCO charge me to apply to University College Cork?
The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to University College Cork directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.
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Tell us your grades and we will tell you honestly whether it is realistic, and what to do if it is not yet.
- Direct application. We hold an agreement with this university
- A plan B. Similar universities if this one is out of reach
- No obligation. If GESCO is not the right route for you, we will say so
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