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Discover UCC

Discover UCC

Discover UCC

We’re an award-winning institution with a history of independent thinking stretching back over 170 years. UCC is proud to be ranked in the top 1.1% of universities in the world. Our beautiful university opened its gates to just 115 students in 1849. We now have a student population of over 26,000.

UCC Fast Facts

UCC ranks 292 in the prestigious QS World University Ranking.

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Ranked one of the world’s top universities for the study of 25 subjects

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Over 24,000 Registered Students. 4,000 International Students from over 138 countries worldwide.

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Over 90% of our graduates are in employment or further studies

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Leaders in Research and Innovation

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200,000 Alumni worldwide

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The only university in Ireland to be awarded the Sunday Times University of the Year on five occasions since the inception of the award in 2002

Ranked as world leader for societal impact

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World's first 'Green Campus'

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UCC's Economic and Societal Impact

€2.3 million generated by UCC every day for the Irish economy

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UCC's students generate €187.50 million for the local economy in expenditure each year

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22% of UCC's undergraduate intake are mature students, students with disabilities and non-traditional college-goers

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Dr Zixiao Yang of University College Cork, who discovered that some feathered dinosaurs had scaly skin like reptiles today, thus shedding new light on the evolutionary transition from scales to feathers. Image credit: Ruben Tapia/UCC TV

Researchers discover hidden step in dinosaur feather evolution

Scientists discover ‘zoned development’ in dinosaur skin, with zones of reptile-style scales and zones of bird-like skin with feathers. New dinosaur skin fossil found to be composed of silica – the same as glass. Discovery sheds light on evolution from scales to feathers.

Kevin O’Sullivan, Irish Times Environment and Science Editor, Doireann Barry, Chief Corporate Services Officer at EirGrid, and Prof. Brian Ó Gallachóir, Director of MaREI and Associate Vice-President of Sustainability at University College Cork

Brian Ó Gallachóir announced as the recipient of the inaugural Irish Times Positive Impacts award in association with EirGrid

The Irish Times has chosen Prof Brian Ó Gallachóir as the recipient of the inaugural Positive Impacts award, in association with EirGrid. The award was presented by Kevin O’Sullivan, Environment and Science Editor at The Irish Times and Doireann Barry, Chief Corporate Services Officer at EirGrid, at the Positive Impacts event which took place on Tuesday, May 21st in 1 Windmill Lane.

Listening to mental health podcasts reduces stigma

New UCC study shows how listening to mental health podcasts positively influences mental health literacy. Mental health podcasts reduce stigma and increase help seeking behaviour. Results indicate that podcasts are being utilised by those who are frustrated with gaps in access to mental health services.

UCC course to tackle technology-facilitated abuse in Ireland

New initiative designed to help people spot the red flags of technology-facilitated abuse. Technology-facilitated abuse has become a pressing concern in Ireland and worldwide. Creators have collaborated with An Garda Síochána, domestic violence practitioners and cybersecurity experts.

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