University College Cork (UCC) is an internationally competitive, research-led University that plays a vital role in developing Ireland's knowledge-based economy. Our institutional research strategy focuses on creating and supporting world-leading clusters of researchers, building on the research strengths of the University, and is aligned with key Government strategies, including the Strategy for Higher Education to 2030 (Hunt Report) and Ireland's Strategy for Research and Development, Science and Technology, Innovation 2020.
Set on 42 acres of wooded ground, only a 10-minute walk from Cork City Centre, our college was established in 1845 after a long campaign for Munster's higher education institution. On these pages, you can find out more about the history of UCC.
University College Cork (UCC) is an internationally competitive, research-led University that plays a crucial role in developing Ireland's knowledge-based economy. Our institutional research strategy focuses on creating and supporting world-leading clusters of researchers, building on the research strengths of the University, and is aligned with key Government strategies, including the Strategy for Higher Education to 2030 (Hunt Report) and Ireland's Strategy for Research and Development, Science and Technology, Innovation 2020.
Cork University Foundation (CUF) is a registered charity, No. 11831, through which funds raised by the activities of the Development & Alumni Office at UCC are donated to the University.
CUF is an "approved body" authorized by the Irish Revenue Commissioners for tax relief under Section 848A and Schedule 26A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (as inserted by Section 45 of the Finance Act 2001).
UCC has an ancient heritage with a modern focus. Our own Professor Michael Kelly excavated the world's oldest astronomically aligned structure at Newgrange. Professor George Boole wrote his "Laws of Thought" here, providing the basis for modern-day computer science.
Our alumni are found excelling in every walk of life throughout the world, from poet to politician, from scientists to philosophers. Today, UCC's student body of some 20,000 includes over 2,800 from 100 countries. We employ 2,700 professionals. Over one-third of our academic staff have come from overseas. The real strength of our University lies in the diversity of the people who work and study here. This diversity is our competitive edge in realizing our mission to "create, preserve, and communicate knowledge and to enhance intellectual, cultural, social, and economic life locally, regionally, and globally.
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