University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork
Part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program
(all photos provided by the University College Cork)
The Partnership
This
program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange and is open to students
from member institutions only. Interested students should contact
their local study abroad coordinator regarding the application/placement
process and for additional information. Application deadlines
for all MAUI-Utrecht Network programs, including fall semester, winter
semester, or academic year abroad, is in February.
The University-University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork Built around a beautiful stone faced quadrangle, University College Cork first opened its doors to students on 7th November, 1849. Today University College Cork has eight faculties: Arts, Law, Commerce, Celtic Studies, Science, Food Science and Technology, Engineering and Medicine. Teaching is delivered through departments of which there are over 60 and there are 8000 students pursuing undergraduate and post-graduate courses.
The modern campus of UCC pleasantly combines early and modern architecture along a riverside garden setting close to the city centre. The campus radiates a warm and intimate atmosphere which greatly enhances the learning environment.
The City
Cork,
the second largest city in Ireland, is located on the south coast,
260 km south-west of the capitaI, Dublin. The greater Cork area
has a population in excess of 200,000. The city is a busy seaport
and the home of a large number of industries including electronics,
pharmaceuticals, brewing and food processing. The
surrounding environment is as varied as it is beautiful. Cork is
ideally situated at the head of the inlet of Cork harbour with the
sea just to the south, mountains, hills and rivers to the north
and east, and the breathtaking lakes of Killarney only one and a
half hours to the west.
Social and Cultural
There
is a good mixture of educational, sporting and cultural interests
in the city. Among Cork's many cultural offerings are an art school
with public painting and sculpture galleries, an Opera House, two
theatres and a city museum. The city has a rich social life and
is the centre each year for International Film, Choral and Jazz
festivals.
Details & Information:
| Full name of the University | University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork |
| Number of students you can accept during 2012/13 (total number of semesters) | 6 (6 semesters) |
| Areas of study open for exchange students | Accounting (Full Year only), Anatomy (Full Year only), Applied Mathematics (Full Year or Spring Semester only), Applied Psychology (restricted), Archaeology, Biochemistry, Biology, Celtic Civilisation, Chemistry, Child Health, Chinese Studies, Civil Engineering (Full Year or Spring Semester only), Computer Science (Full Year only), Earth Science, Economics (Full Year or Autumn Semester only), Ecology, Education (Early Childhood), Electrical Engineering (Full Year only), English, European Studies, Epidemiology and Public Health, Food Business and Devlopment, Food Engineering, Food Science, French (Full Year only), Gaeilge, Geography, Geology, German (Full Year only), Government, Greek, Greek and Roman Civilisation, History, Italian (Full Year only), Latin, Management and Marketing, Management Information Systems (Full Year only), Mathematics (Full Year or Spring Semester only), Mathematical Studies (Full Year or Spring Semester only), Microbiology, Music, Nutrition (restricted) Philosophy, Physics, Physiology, Plant Science, Religions and Global Diversity, Social Policy, Sociology, Zoology. |
| Areas of study restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties | N/A |
| Areas of study not available to MAUI students | Dentistry; Medicine; Nursing Studies; Pharmacy; Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy; Early Start Semester (unless the student is willing to pay the supplement of approximately €1100); |
| Utrecht Network contact person | Marita Foster, International Education Officer (Acting), International Education Office, UCC; Tel:+353 21 4902722; |
| Contact person incoming students | Marita Foster, International Education Officer (Acting), International Education Office, UCC; Tel:+353 21 4902722; Fax: +353 21 4904735; Email: m.foster@ucc.ie |
| General website of the university | http://www.ucc.ie/ |
| Website of the international office/website for incoming students | |
| Academic calendar | First Semester: 24th September - 14th December 2012 |
| Examination period | Exams commence on 7th May and end on 31st May 2013; students studying at UCC for the Autumn Semester are examined by continuous assessment |
| Orientation session(s) for incoming students | Autumn Semester and Full Year: 19th, 20th, 21st September 2012; |
| ECTS available | All fields |
| Application deadline(s) for admission | 1st June 2012: Autumn Semester/Full Year |
| Application materials on the website or paper copies only? | Website (accompanied by up-to-date transcript with a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 and health questionnaire) |
| Course registration deadline(s) | Students must register for modules within two weeks of enrolling at the university |
| Language requirements | Students must be proficient in English |
| Language test certificate required? If so, which and when | No |
| Preparatory language course for incoming students | No |
| Courses taught in English | Yes |
| Internships available? | No |
| Student jobs available/allowed? | No |
| Housing assistance & how to apply | Contact the Accommodation Office, UCC |
| Housing options | Apartment style complexes which can be pre-booked; sharing private housing with other students |
| Housing application deadline(s) | Students should contact the Accommodation Office/Campus Office once their application to study at UCC has been accepted |
| Cost estimates per month (in Euro) | |
| Housing | €500 |
| Meals | €400 |
| Books | €50 |
| Local Transportation | €40 |
| Health Insurance | |
| Other |
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| Additional fees to pay | May be a charge for membership of Mardyke Sports Arena; Registration with local immigration: €150 |
| Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed? | Students should transfer their health insurance to cover themselves while studying in Ireland |
| Health facilities at the university | Student Health Service and Student Counselling Service available |
| Other relevant information | |
| Summer courses available? | Yes – but not under the exchange programme |
| Last update of this information | January 5, 2012 |
How to Apply/Application Process
You must be nominated by your Study Abroad Coordinator. Please check with your home university coordinator for deadlines, availability, & application procedures for this program.
*If you are a UMSL student who would like to apply, please visit the Study Abroad Application Deadlines & Procedures page.