History
In 1845 The Colleges (Ireland) Act also known as the Queen's College Act becomes law. Queen's College Cork (QCC) formally came into existence on 30 December 1845 by a royal charter of incorporation, which ordained that "in or near the City of Cork in our province of Munster in Ireland there shall be and may be erected and established one perpetual College for students.
Education
Our world-class postgraduate courses are available anywhere, and are designed to fit around your busy schedule. Our online learning support structure guarantees a high standard of interaction; group work and online discussions are an integral part of the course, with continual assessment used to ensure you are engaging successfully.
Each course is specified as online, or blended. Blended learning courses have some requirements for you to attend UCC - this is specified by course.
Research
UCC prioritises research in areas that are significant at the highest international levels. This creates a significant impact and uptake in the community beyond the university. In particular, UCC’s research in food and health, photonics and perinatal medicine is recognised as world leading. Several of Ireland’s top research centres are based in UCC. These include the Tyndall National Institute (microsystems, photonics, nanotechnology) and the APC Microbiome Institute (alimentary health, functional foods), both recognised as global leaders. The Environmental Research Institute conducts research on climate action, a sustainable society and the circular economy.
Career
Most of the skills developed by degree courses are valued by employers. In recruiting graduates employers will look for evidence of these and other skills which they refer to as transferable skills.
Transferable skills - means that these skills can be transferred from the academic sphere into a work environment. Many of the transferable skills looked for are those developed from your hobbies, interests and leisure pursuits. Employers will generally examine these in the application form and at interview.
Top reasons to study here
- University College Cork Online is ranked in top 2% of universities worldwide, based on the quality of its research and peer esteem.
- UCC is the only Irish university to be awarded University of the Year by The Sunday Times four times, including one in 2016.
- Irelands first five-star university (QS Stars 2011) with UCC researchers collaborating with 700 of the worlds top universities, across 110 countries.
University College Cork Online Key Statistics & Highlights
- #292 Ranking
- 62 Scholarships
- 20,000 Students
- 3,000 Students (int'l)
University College Cork Online Overview
University College Cork Online Scholarships
University College Cork Online Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to University College Cork Online. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
LIFE Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
The Smooth Movers Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
750 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Studybay Fall Essay Contest
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Anthem Essay Contest
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Independent provider
Grant
7450 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
The Sapiente TECH Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based
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University College Cork Online Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top % Ireland
Top % Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
No 2025 Ranking
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2025 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | 301 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
No 2026 Ranking
By TopUniversities
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QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 292 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
No 2026 Ranking
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 397 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
You can get full details of what each of these services can do for you, as well as how and where to access their services
- Accommodation
- Admissions
- Budgeting advice service
- Careers service
- Chaplaincy
- Creche
- Disability support service
- Examinations
- Fees Office
- First Year Experience Coordinator
- Graduate studies
- International education office
- Library
- Mature students office
- Restaurants, shops and facilities
- Registration
- Sports and recreation
- Student advisor and ombudsman
- Student centre
- Student counselling and development
- Student Experience Office
- Student health
- Student IT Services
- Students union
- UCC Plus+ programme
- VP for teaching and learning
Housing services
UCC provides high quality student campus accommodation. By living together and sharing experiences with others from different parts of Ireland and the world, our students learn and develop in ways that complement the formal learning that takes place within the chosen course of study.
UCC Campus Accommodation comprises of:- UCC Victoria Lodge (including Alcohol Free Apartments)
- UCC Castlewhite Apartments
- University Hall
- Áras Uí Thuama (Irish language residential unit)
- Victoria Mills
Library services
UCC Library brings together many sources of information not readily available elsewhere in Munster. They include books, periodicals, audio-visual materials, together with the professional expertise to interpret the collections to its users. Its primary purpose is to serve the University by 'supporting study, teaching and research as efficiently as possible'.
ICT services
- The IT Services department manages the Open Access student print, copy and scan services. There are Open Access muti-function devices located in many of the Student IT Centres which allow students to print, copy and scan to usb.
- All registered UCC students are allowed to connect their laptops, smartphones and tablets to the eduroam Student Wi-Fi service.
- Online Services
Medical services
At the Student Health Department we endeavour to do our best to serve the healthcare needs of the students of University College Cork. We are deeply committed to trying to deliver a quality experience in a highly professional manner. We hope that our students value our service and do not have cause for disappointment about the level of service we offer.
Campus life
- UCC is located in the western part of Cork city, 1 km from the city centre.
- The main parts of UCC’s campus are along Western Road and College Road.
- Car parking facilities at UCC are limited, so when visiting UCC, please consider using public transport.
Sports facilities
- Mardyke Sports Grounds
- The Synthetic Pitch
- The Ucc Athletics Track
- The Gaa Pitch at the Mardyke
- Curraheen Road Sports Grounds
- Mardyke Arena
Student clubs
UCC Societies are social groups based on shared, non-athletic interests. Joining a society during your years at college is one of the best decisions you will ever make. It’s also one of the easiest because no matter who you are or what your tastes, there will be a society to suit you.
Societies are student run and have always been a vital part of the student experience on offer in UCC. They help you to learn new skills, nurture old hobbies, make new friends, take on responsibility, acquire transferable skills and, of course, have lots of fun. Joining a society will enhance your college experience like nothing else.Accreditation
Accreditation is a voluntary activity initiated by an institution that requires a rigorous self-evaluation and an independent, objective appraisal of the overall educational quality by peers. Accreditation emphasises quality assurance and a commitment to continuous quality improvement and helps determine if an institution meets or exceeds minimum standards of quality.
University College Cork Online Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Ireland Country
Cork City
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