University College Cork: Fees, Courses & Admissions for Indian Students (2027)
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Is UCC good for Indian students?
About University College Cork
University College Cork is a public university in Cork, ranked #220 in the QS World University Rankings 2027. It is strong in pharma, biotech, food science and data, with Cork’s pharmaceutical cluster nearby. UCC is not on our January 2027 partner list, so we show January alternatives below.
University highlights
UCC at a glance
| Fact | UCC |
|---|---|
| Type | Public university, QS #220 |
| City | Cork |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | #220 |
| January 2027 | Not on our partner list: see the January alternatives below |
| Application fee | Not in our data (check the official page) |
| Deposit to hold a place | Not stated (ask your counsellor) |
| IELTS (typical) | 6.5 (indicative only; check the official page) |
| Stamp 1G stay-back | Up to 24 months after a Level 9 master’s; up to 12 after a Level 8 degree |
| Work rights while studying | 20 hrs/week in term, 40 in holidays |
UCC fees in € and ₹
What we hold, with its status. Anything not marked verified is indicative: confirm it on the official page before you budget.
| Item | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BSc Computer Science or BE (undergraduate, per year) | about €27,000 | Indicative: confirm on the official page |
| BA Business & Financial Economics (per year) | about €16,300 | Indicative: confirm on the official page |
| Medicine and Dentistry (per year) | over €52,000 | Indicative: confirm on the official page |
| Capitation fee (per year) | about €210 | Indicative: confirm on the official page |
₹ figures use €1 = ₹110 (September 2026 mid-market rate). Your bank’s rate on the day you pay will differ. Fees are as quoted for the January 2027 intake. Confirm on the official course page before paying.
We have no verified UCC master’s fee. Use these only to size your budget, and confirm the fee for your course on the official page.
January alternatives
UCC is not on our January 2027 list. For its strongest subjects, pharma and data, these courses start in January or February 2027.
GriffithMSc Pharmaceutical Quality Systems Validation & Technology
Griffith College Dublin
ATUMSc Healthcare Innovation & Technology
Atlantic Technological University
NCIMSc Data Analytics
National College of Ireland
₹ figures use €1 = ₹110 (September 2026 mid-market rate). Your bank’s rate on the day you pay will differ. Fees are as quoted for the January 2027 intake. Confirm on the official course page before paying.
Every January 2027 course in IrelandScholarships and work rights
Verified scholarships
Possible net fee only if you are eligible; never guaranteed.
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship
Master’s and PhD applicants; separate annual HEA application, 60 awards
Work rights
20 hrs a week in term, 40 in the holidays, on Stamp 2
Stamp 1G: up to 24 months after a Level 9 master’s, 12 after a Level 8 degree, with no job offer needed
UCC: pros and cons
University College Cork
Public university, QS #220
Pros
- A QS-ranked public university outside Dublin
- Strong links to pharma and biotech employers
- Some January starts (confirm each course)
Cons
- Not on our January 2027 partner list
- Fees in our data are indicative only
- Cork rents rose 12% in the year to Q2 2026
Alternatives to UCC
UCC: FAQs
What Indian students ask us about University College Cork.
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University College Cork is known for pharma, biotech, food science and data. Cork has one of Europe’s largest pharmaceutical clusters, which is why its MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences and MSc Data Science & Analytics draw international students. Check the job market for your exact role before you choose a course.
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