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Celebrating 180 years of excellence


Celebrate 180 years of University College Cork this year with family-friendly activities, performances, exhibitions, tours, and more across campus


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We’re an award-winning institution with a history of independent thinking. Established in 1845 our beautiful university opened its gates to just 115 students in 1849. We now have a student population of over 26,000.

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UCC ranks 246 in the prestigious QS World University Ranking.

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Ranked one of the world’s top universities for the study of 29 subjects

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Over 26,000 Registered Students.

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

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220,000+ Alumni worldwide

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

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World's first 'Green Campus'

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€3.2 million generated by UCC every day for the Irish economy

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€1.18 billion total economic impact annually

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21% student intake through alternative access pathways

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12 Feb 2026

New research aims to transform breastfeed preparation and improve outcomes from birth

A new research project aims to strengthen how parents prepare for breastfeeding, addressing a critical gap in antenatal care.
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Photo (L-R): Dr. Avril Hutch, Director of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at UCC; Deputy President & Registrar Professor Stephen Byrne, Chair of UCC’s Gender & Athena Swan Working Group.
05 Feb 2026

UCC receive prestigious EU award for inclusive gender equality achievements in Research and Innovation

University College Cork (UCC) has been named a European Union (EU) Gender Equality Champion in Research & Innovation, recognising the University’s outstanding efforts to advance gender equality, diversity, and inclusion across all levels of research and academia.
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At today's World Cancer Day event are Professor John O’Halloran, President of University College Cork, CEO of Cork University Hospital Ms Jennifer Kearney, Professor Roisin Connolly, Director of Cancer Research @ UCC and Academic Director of the CUH/UCC Cancer Centre, Minister Jerry Buttimer T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht and at the Department of Transport, and Professor Helen Whelton, Head of the UCC College of Medicine and Health. (Picture by Daragh McSweeney Provision)
04 Feb 2026

Cancer patients to receive new treatments following €10m investment

A €10 million investment will be made in a cancer care project that is aiming to provide cancer patients in the south of Ireland with greater access to the newest cutting-edge healthcare.
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'Broadcast to Podcast' conference celebrated the rich history of Irish radio broadcasting over the past century. Image: Clare Keogh.

Landmark conference marks 100 years of Irish radio

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin opened conference celebrating centenary of radio in the Republic of Ireland.
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