ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
University College Cork (UCC) is a public university in Cork, Ireland, founded in 1845 as Queen's College Cork. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in arts, science, engineering, medicine, business and law. Its College of Business and Law awards the Excellence Merit Based Scholarship to international (non-EU) students who accept an offer for a taught master's programme: a 20% tuition fee reduction for holders of a First Class Honours degree or equivalent. The award is made automatically at offer stage with no separate application, cannot be combined with other UCC scholarships, and does not cover the capitation fee that all students pay.
Available programmes
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UCC College of Business and Law Excellence Merit Scholarship 2027
MasterPartially Funded13 majorsRolling admissions (open all year)
Life and living
Cork · Ireland
Life and living
Cork · Ireland
Living in Cork
Ireland’s second city on the south coast, known for food and culture, home to University College Cork (UCC).
Student housing
Campus accommodation in Cork costs EUR 3,816–8,585 for the academic year and private student complexes EUR 4,600–20,710 (2026/27); a room in a house share usually costs EUR 650–850 a month.
Transport for students
The TFI Student/Young Adult Leap Card (ages 16–24, and third-level students of other ages with a student ID) cuts public transport fares across Ireland by up to 50%, depending on the service and distance.
Top landmarks
English Market
St. Fin Barre's Cathedral
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Blarney Castle (nearby)
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Studying and living in Ireland
Costs and living
• Non-EU International Tuition Fees: - Undergraduate: €10,000 to €22,000 per year (up to €35,000+ for clinical medicine). - Postgraduate / Master’s: €12,000 to €26,000 for the full 1-year programme. • Living Expenses & Accommodation: - Dublin (Capital): €1,200 to €1,800 per month including rent, utilities, food, and student travel. - Other cities (Cork, Galway, Limerick): €900 to €1,300 per month.
Working while studying
Working Rights & Post-Study Work Visa (Stamp 1G): • During Studies (Stamp 2): Students are legally permitted to work part-time up to 20 hours per week during term time, and up to 40 hours per week during vacation periods (June–September and Christmas holidays). Minimum wage is among the highest in Europe (€14.15/hour since January 2026). • Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G): - Master’s & PhD graduates (NFQ 9/10): 2-year (24 months) stay-back work permit allowing full-time employment. - Honours Bachelor graduates (NFQ 8): 1-year (12 months) stay-back work permit. Leads directly to the Critical Skills Employment Permit and long-term European residency.
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Guide to studying in IrelandFaculties and programmes
4 faculties · 58 programmes
Faculties and programmes
4 faculties · 58 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishGAIrish- ArchaeologyEN
- Curriculum & InstructionEN
- Digital Media· Bachelor, MasterEN
- Early Childhood Education· Bachelor, MasterEN
- Film & Television ProductionEN
- GeographyEN
- HistoryEN
- International Relations· MasterEN
- Journalism· MasterEN
- Languages and Literature
- MusicEN
- PhilosophyEN
- Political ScienceEN
- PsychologyEN
- Social WorkEN
- SociologyEN
- Theatre & DramaEN
- Theology & Religious StudiesEN
- Translation· MasterEN
College of Business and Law
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Accounting
- Business Management
- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship· Master
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Human Rights Law
- Information Technology (IT)
- International Business
- International Law
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
College of Medicine and Health
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Dentistry
- General Medicine
- Medical Laboratory Sciences· Bachelor, Master
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Public Health
College of Science, Engineering and Food Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science· Bachelor
- Architectural Engineering· Bachelor, Master
- Artificial Intelligence· Master
- Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor, Master
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor, Master
- Mathematics
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Physics
- Sports Science· Bachelor
- Statistics
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Partially Funded. Announced benefits: 20% tuition reduction.
Rolling admissions (open all year). Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Master's application with degree transcript.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.ucc.ie/en/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
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