Accommodation placement service

The UCC Accommodation & Community Life Office operates a centralised placement/support service for incoming International and Erasmus students.

Once your application to UCC has been confirmed by the International Office, you will receive an email with a link to our online accommodation application form. Upon submission, we will refer your details to one of our partner accommodation providers, who will then issue an offer.

Please note: You cannot apply for this service until you have officially accepted your offer to study at UCC.

Key Information About This Service

• We do our best to assist all applicants, but accommodation is not guaranteed.
• You should continue searching for accommodation independently while awaiting an offer.
• Complete the application form as soon as you receive the link to maximise your chances.
• Offers will be issued directly by the accommodation providers, not by our office.
• The placement process takes several months—please don’t be alarmed if there is a delay between updates.
• We collaborate with several private providers to secure accommodation for students.
• Students will receive only one accommodation offer—there are no multiple options.

For further details, please refer to our website or contact the Accommodation & Community Life Office if you have any questions, resservices@ucc.ie

Student apartment complexes

UCC Campus Accommodation 

Campus Accommodation, owned by UCC, is available to all UCC students and applicants. There are six apartment complexes to choose from, fourof these, University Hall, Victoria Lodge, Crows Nest and Victoria Mills, offer dedicated postgraduate apartments. You will find more information on the Campus Accommodation website, including pricing and application details.

Privately Owned Student Apartment Complexes   

There are several privately owned student apartment complexes operating in Cork City and close to the University campus which house a significant number of our students. You should begin contacting them immediately to enquire about availability for the coming academic year. 

They vary in cost and their proximity to the campus so it is best to research all the available options before making a decision. 

Even if you are unable to book a room at this time, it is still a good idea to keep contacting these complexes to access any possible cancellations. 

You should familiarise yourself with the list of privately owned apartment complexes operating near UCC.

Single semester visiting students

Single-semester students are eligible for our accommodation support/placement service. However, finding accommodation independently can be more challenging, so we recommend exploring all available options.

Accommodation Options to Consider

✔ Private Student Complexes – Some private student accommodation providers offer single-semester bookings. These include:

• Hatch Student Accommodation
• Yugo
• The Spires
• Bottleworks

✔ UCC StudentPad – Some landlords list single-semester accommodation on UCC StudentPad.

✔ Short-Term Accommodation Providers – A few companies in Cork offer flexible, short-term rental agreements.

✔ Private Rentals & Digs – Many students find affordable rooms in shared houses or owner-occupied accommodation. You can search for these options via:

• UCC StudentPad
• UCC Accommodation Search Facebook group

Application Process for UCC’s Accommodation Placement Service

Once you receive your official UCC offer, the International Office will email you a link to our accommodation placement/support service form.

Important Notes:

• This service is first-come, first-served and not guaranteed, so we strongly advise continuing your independent search.
• If you need to register on UCC StudentPad but do not yet have a UCC application number, you can use the temporary registration code: 124000000.

By exploring multiple options and starting your search early, you’ll have the best chance of securing suitable accommodation.

As an alternative, private rentals and digs are also an affordable option for many students. You will find rooms in private rentals -rooms in shared houses and owner-occupied residences through UCC Student Pad the UCC Accommodation Search Facebook group to look at options in student and owner-occupied houses. You can apply with your UCC application number or alternatively, you can use this code to register 124000000.