GENERAL INFORMATION
FULL NAME AND LOCATION OF UNIVERSITY
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland
NUMBER OF UTRECHT NETWORK SEMESTERS ACCEPTING DURING 2019/2020
3 in Fall
3 in Spring
MAIN UNIVERSITY WEBSITE
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE WEBSITE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
CONTACT PERSON FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
Karen McSweeney
Visiting Student Coordinator
International Office
University College Cork
Roseleigh, Western Road
Cork, Ireland
Tel: +353 21 4904727
k.mcsweeney@ucc.ie
CONTACT PERSON FOR OUTGOING STUDENTS
Marita Foster
Deputy Director
International Office
University College Cork
Roseleigh, Western Road
Cork, Ireland
Tel: +353 21 4904722
Email: m.foster@ucc.ie
APPLICATION WEBSITE
HOW DOES THE APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS PROCESS DIFFER FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS?
N/A
ACADEMICS
AREAS OF STUDY OPEN TO UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Accounting , Anatomy, Applied Mathematics, Applied Psychology, Archaeology, Chinese Studies Biochemistry, Biology, Celtic Civilisation, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Science, Economics, Ecology, Education (Early Childhood), Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, English, Environmental Sciences, European Studies, Epidemiology and Public Health, Food Business and Development, Food Engineering, Food Science, French, Gaeilge, Geography, Geology, German, Government, Greek, Greek and Roman Civilisation, History, History of Art, Italian, Latin, Management and Marketing, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Mathematical Studies, Microbiology, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology, Plant Science, Portuguese, Process Engineering, Study of Religions, Social Policy, Sociology, Zoology. https://www.ucc.ie/admin/registrar/visiting/
UNDERGRADUATE AREAS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
English is the medium of instruction at UCC
AREAS OF STUDY OPEN TO GRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS
CAN GRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL COURSES
N/A
CAN ADVANCED UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES?
N/A
AREAS OF STUDY RESTRICTED TO PRIOR BILATERAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTS OR FACULTIES
N/A
AREAS OF STUDY THAT ARE NOT OPEN TO EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Medicine and Health, Law
WEBSITE FOR COURSE OFFERINGS
REQUIRED MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE EXCHANGE
Depending on the requirements of the student's sending institution. No minimum. Maximum: 30 ECTS.
ARE SUMMER COURSES AVAILABLE AS EXCHANGE (NON FEE-PAYING)? IF SO, WHAT IS THE WEBSITE?
No
DO STUDENTS REGISTER FOR COURSES IN ADVANCE OR UPON ARRIVAL?
In advance.
COURSE REGISTRATION DEADLINE(S)
Course registration takes place after arrival in Graz during welcome weeks. Deadlines differ from faculty to faculty. Students participating in the mandatory welcome events are offered a session on course registration incl. all relevant information as well as academic advising sessions.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English
IELTS: 6.0 (with no individual section lower than 5.5)
TOEFL iBT: 79-80
CET6: 500 or over
LANGUAGE TEST CERTIFICATE REQUIRED? IF SO, WHICH AND WHEN: BEFORE ADMISSION OR UPON ARRIVAL?
Before admission
PREPARATORY LANGUAGE COURSE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS? DATES AND COSTS?
No
ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL ADVISING OR REGISTRATION CONCERNS THAT STUDENTS SHOULD BE AWARE OF? ARE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ASSIST IN REGISTRATION OR COURSE SELECTION?
Detailed instructions will be sent to the students at the time of registration. Support from the International Office will be available also.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
DATES
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR EACH TERM
Semester 1/Fall: 8 June
Semester 2/Spring: 12 October
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Autumn Semester 2019:
9 September – 20 December 2019
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Spring Semester 2020:
13 January – 8 May 2020
EXAMINATION PERIOD
Autumn Exams:
9 – 20 December 2019
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Summer Exams:
24 April – 8 May 2020
IF THERE IS A BREAK BETWEEN THE ACADEMIC COURSE CALENDAR AND EXAMS, CAN ARRANGEMENTS BE MADE SO THE STUDENT MAY TAKE EXAMS EARLY?
No.
ORIENTATION SESSION(S) FOR INCOMING STUDENTS. ARE THEY MANDATORY? DATES AND COSTS?
Mandatory Orientation
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Autumn Semester 2019:
4th, 5th, 6th September 2019
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Spring Semester 2020:
9th & 10th January 2020
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No cost.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
COSTS
TOTAL COST ESTIMATE PER MONTH (IN EURO)
EUR 2044
HOUSING
EUR 725
MEALS
EUR 500
BOOKS/COURSE MATERIALS
EUR 75
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
EUR 69
HEALTH INSURANCE
Students should have their own private health insurance.
OTHER
EUR 300 - Immigration Card
EUR 375 - Personal & Miscellaneous expenses
IS COMPARABLE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM ABROAD ALLOWED?
Yes
ADDITIONAL NOTES
None
HOUSING AND STUDENT LIFE
IS HOUSING ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE? IS IT GUARANTEED? HOW DO STUDENTS APPLY?
Yes. Housing is not guaranteed. Instructions to be added to the housing waiting list will be sent to students with their letter of acceptance
HOUSING OPTIONS
Apartment style complexes
HOUSING WEBSITE AND CONTACT PERSON(S)
DO STUDENTS APPLY FOR HOUSING WITH THEIR UNIVERSITY APPLICATION OR IS IT SEPARATE? IS THERE A DEADLINE?
They will receive instructions with their letter of acceptance.
WHAT KINDS OF HEALTH FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE UNIVERSITY?
ARE INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE?
Yes
ARE STUDENT JOBS AVAILABLE/ALLOWED?
No