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University College Cork School of Medicine

WDOMS ID: F0000008 Ireland Cork

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Ireland

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Cork

WDOMS ID

F0000008

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School Type: Public

Year Instruction Started: 1841

Operational Status: Currently operational

Alternate Names: Scoil an Leighis, Col?iste na hOllscoile, Corcaigh

Academic Affiliation: National University of Ireland (Current)

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School Website(s): In English

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School Contact Main Address: Room 2.59, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex College Road Cork Ireland Phone Number(s): +353 (21) 490 1575 Fax Number(s): +353 (21) 427 1594 Email: medschool@ucc.ie

Main Address: Room 2.59, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex College Road Cork Ireland

Phone Number(s): +353 (21) 490 1575

Fax Number(s): +353 (21) 427 1594

Email: medschool@ucc.ie

Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Program Name: Medicine Qualification Title: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of the Art of Obstetrics (M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O.) Year Instruction Began: 1841 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 5 years Language of Instruction: English Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required Tuition Paid By: Enrollment: Counts of new students admitted to the program and those who graduated, as reported by the school, are displayed below. ?N/A? indicates that no data are available for that year. Year Admitted Graduated 2015 126 119 2014 130 120 2003 N/A 94 Program Name: Graduate Entry Medicine Qualification Title: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of the Art of Obstetrics (M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O.) Year Instruction Began: 2008 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 4 years Language of Instruction: English Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of an undergraduate degree. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required Tuition Paid By: Enrollment: Counts of new students admitted to the program and those who graduated, as reported by the school, are displayed below. ?N/A? indicates that no data are available for that year. Year Admitted Graduated 2015 71 67 2014 75 60

Program Name: Medicine

Qualification Title: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of the Art of Obstetrics (M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O.)

Year Instruction Began: 1841

Curriculum Last Revised:

Curriculum Duration: 5 years

Language of Instruction: English

Year Ended:

Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education.

Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted

Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted

Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required

Tuition Paid By:

Program Name: Graduate Entry Medicine

Qualification Title: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of the Art of Obstetrics (M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O.)

Year Instruction Began: 2008

Curriculum Last Revised:

Curriculum Duration: 4 years

Language of Instruction: English

Year Ended:

Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of an undergraduate degree.

Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted

Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted

Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required

Tuition Paid By:

Canada Unless indicated otherwise, Medical degrees obtained from this medical school are acceptable to the provincial/territorial medical regulatory authorities in Canada, and therefore acceptable to all medical organizations in Canada. For more information about the acceptable medical schools as defined in the Model Standards for Medical Registration in Canada click here . ? moins d?avis contraire, les dipl?mes de m?decine de cette facult? de m?decine sont acceptables aux ordres des m?decins dans les provinces et territoires du Canada, et par cons?quent acceptables ? toute autre organisation au Canada qui ?uvre dans le domaine m?dical. Pour plus d'information au sujet des facult?s de m?decine acceptables, telles que d?finies dans les normes mod?les pour l'inscription m?dicale au Canada, cliquez ici . Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1953 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information. Recognized Accreditation Policy: According to data provided to Intealth, of which ECFMG is a division, one or more of this school?s medical education programs currently meets the Intealth Recognized Accreditation Policy . ?Recognized accreditation? means the program is accredited by an agency that has been reviewed and recognized by an external quality assurance organization approved by Intealth. Note that this does not impact the eligibility of the school?s students and graduates for ECFMG Certification.

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1953 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information. Recognized Accreditation Policy: According to data provided to Intealth, of which ECFMG is a division, one or more of this school?s medical education programs currently meets the Intealth Recognized Accreditation Policy . ?Recognized accreditation? means the program is accredited by an agency that has been reviewed and recognized by an external quality assurance organization approved by Intealth. Note that this does not impact the eligibility of the school?s students and graduates for ECFMG Certification.

Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1953 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information. Recognized Accreditation Policy: According to data provided to Intealth, of which ECFMG is a division, one or more of this school?s medical education programs currently meets the Intealth Recognized Accreditation Policy . ?Recognized accreditation? means the program is accredited by an agency that has been reviewed and recognized by an external quality assurance organization approved by Intealth. Note that this does not impact the eligibility of the school?s students and graduates for ECFMG Certification.

💬 Student Reviews

Real reviews from students. All ratings and reviews are taken on 21st January 2026.

Michael Harrington

The most of people forgot the very craft of its creation and furthermore its moto. Created themselves into captivity hooked to machines and screens. Explain the beauty of living in on stroll upon the campus with the skills aquired. A nation afraid to live with a pen to paper yet there the wise student sit in appreation for UCC.

Alan Hucknall

Even though I had an appointment and was told how to gain entry the system didn't work and having arrived 10 minutes before the appointment tment as requested , I was still left sitting waiting for 2 hours before being seen which took 6 minutes. Then had to pay €8 for parking. Not a very fair or helpful system .

Ricky Paul

Staff are amazing in this hospital,always polite and funny but most importantly extremly understanding,caring and professional,made me feel very good with the way they treated me and made sure to get to the end of my problem,would have no problem going there in future even though I live in waterford

Maddy

UCC grounds are always beautiful. However grounds around Glucksman Gallery are a disgrace. They used to be beautifully maintained. Now it is like no mans land. Birds and bees dictacting to the college. Scared to go down there because of all the insects. Have been bitten too often, it is dangerous.

liger sewell

2 nights with no beds only benches a blanket no pillow. Lights that are on full all night and louder than a Turkish Market. No food from 5pm Saturday till I left at 5 pm on Monday. Sleep and food deprivation. The old A&E was luxury compared to now. I think I caught a cold from the cold rooms

Lorenzo P

I did not study here but if you just want to visit and have a walk then you're in for a treat! UCC is really nice, next to the river Lee and with a big, well kept garden. There's also a nice cafeteria and church. If it's not in use, you can visit the aula magna. It's really worth a visit.

Sibeesh Venu

Wow, what a beautiful campus. I wish I had studied here. The entire area is maintained very well. I am glad that they have it opened for the public to visit and explore outside area. If you visit Cork, then it is worth visiting this place. The flower beds near the garden are beautiful.

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At UCC Grounds and Campus illuminated with green lights for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day 2025. You mist also visit the Honan Catholic Chapel inside the campus where you can pray fervently and peacefully. The University offers diverse courses and postgrad degree open for all nation.

Natasha

I had pneumonia, and they took me at once. They put me through all check-ups and took me to the ward in a single room. All nurses, doctors, and staff were incredible. They do their jobs and assignments at the top level, and they always have kind words. Thank you and all the best.

Francois Steyn

Beware!! Theft! Applied for a Post Grad qualification and completed the whole process, paid 50 euros and after all was said and done, I was notified that my application was after the closing date. They did not state this anywhere while I was applying and they still took my money.

Akshay J S

It is one among the top universities in Ireland and has a big history around this university. Formerly called as Queen's College and famous mathematician George Boole (inventor of Boolean algebra) worked here. As I am new to this city, I am still exploring this place

Yulan Zhou

We stopped by UCC campus at a trip from CUH to Cork Kent Station. I had seen photos of this old building years ago before moving into Ireland, so I am happy to finally be able to see it in front of me especially in a beautiful day like this. The campus is lovely.

Mary Butler

Was there today with my daughter must say very impressed from the minute I got to the front door had to go to xray department I found it difficult to find but any member of staff I asked for directions they couldn't be more helpful. Well done.

Chris Kane

This is my Alma Mater and in many ways this makes me a little biased but the campus is one of the most pretty I have seen anywhere. Built on a hilly site, its undulating treed areas and gardens, not to mention the beautiful river walk along …

Chiemela Iwegbulem

I went on a Historical Tour. The Tour Guide was amazing. I was so glad to have visited a school like UCC. So many beliefs they have. And its nice to know that history is being preserved after such a long time. The Visitors Centre is open to …

Loveth Chidimma Ani

University College Cork, a center for excellence. Creates a home for international students. Makes effort to assist the international students to have a swift transition and settle in the community. Always checking on them, not just on the …

Shubhojit Bagchi

This university is a gold standard for anyone serious about their academic and professional trajectory. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, meticulously curated academic programs, and a research ecosystem that rivals the best, it’s a hub …

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Was in CCU and Step Down. The Nurses and other staff have a great sense of humour; especially the Indian staff who were very helpful. The pride of India; India's loss and Ireland's gain. Two nurses were cranky and impatient with an elderly …

Tashdid Sadat Ali

Situated in Cork city, UCC is among the top 10 best universities in Ireland. It's especially known for its vast greenery, making it one of the most greenest universities worldwide and the greenest in Ireland. It's vast greenery helps it to …

Tony Lacerda

Absolutely fantastic! my name is Tony Lacerda, originaly from Brazil and married to a wonderful woman from Nenagh, Co. Tipperary that I met in Guinea-Bissau, a tiny country in Western Africa. We where both working as missionaries helping …

Davide De Luca

A beautiful place to visit in Cork! The University College Cork (UCC) has a stunning campus with a wonderful atmosphere and perfectly maintained gardens. You can walk through the historic corridors and explore the grounds — a truly lovely …

Raych Gitau

I am writing this an international student hoping to inform others of the reality of UCC. Ireland has a housing crisis and UCC cannot accommodate all it's student,they rely on local landlords to provide housing. However UCC international …

Peter Murphy

Always a lively pleasant place for a walk. Very quiet for so long but should be full of hustle and bustle once September arrives. The grounds are immaculately kept and the older part of the college has some interesting historical buildings

Kirill

Clearly the worst university in Ireland. Didn’t accept my application because they required a grading scale from the university I got my bachelors from, which my uni couldn’t provide as all universities is my country use the same grading …

Albert Kure

The beautiful UCC campus is stunning, more so when the day nears its end and beautiful man-made embers illuminate the quad and other locations in what is one of the safest and most sustainability-forward tertiary institution in the world.

Maurice Fitzgerald

I had a nasty, negative, experience with this University located in Cork city Ireland as a law student. They refused to let me know if I had passed or failed first year law, long after those in my class had their results until I started …

Dariusz Prokopowicz

University College Cork, nestled along the picturesque College Rd, is frequently highlighted in my social and professional circles as a global pioneer in sustainability, famously holding the distinction of being the world’s first "Green …

James Diedrick

Is this the most beautiful university campus in Ireland? It surpasses the more historic but stone-heavy Trinity College Dublin, as well as the trim but unimaginative University of Limerick. With its striking art museum, its remarkable, …

Ms S Shaw

University College Cork the grounds of the college are absolutely mesmerising. The variety of buildings old blended with new contemporary buildings .You could spend days just taking in all the surroundings. The church, library and the …

Luke Ratterman

Majestic campus full of rich history, culture, and beauty. I highly recommend taking a walking tour around the campus admiring the peaceful sounds of the river while learning about the "Queens college Cork" established in 1849 being …

Anne Dinneen

CUH I found the A&E very busy, but all the team were very helpful and efficient and treated everybody with kindness and consideration, even though they had to deal with some very impatient and rude people, and they must be exhausted.

Celine Reilly

Attended Cork University Press centenary celebrations. A wonderful vibrant campus and a lovely occasion. Congratulations to all involved in publishing such a breath of works to such a high standard . Giving hope in a time of darkness

Logan Flint

UCC is one of the most beautiful and accessible campuses that I have ever visited. UCC, if not the first, is one of the first to have a green campus. Not to mention the historic Mardyke Arena UCC ?????? and their sports programs. …

Prananjay Shinde

University College Cork is a truly outstanding institution that combines academic excellence, rich history, and a welcoming student experience in a remarkable way. As one of Ireland’s most respected universities, it consistently …

Ahmed Kabir

UCC is culturally diverse and eco-friendly for foreign or exchange student. Located near cork city center. One of the best universities to pursue a BSc/MSc/PhD degree/Post-doc in food science and engineering, Biotechnology, and …

Vishnu Prasad

Great university to work with good options for research and development for postgraduate students. A good place to live with relatively cheaper accomodation compared to Dublin. Good connectivity to Dublin with lot of bus services

Peter Olugbamila

Best graduate entry medicine programme in the country with the world leading medical simulation programme.
UCC medical lecturers make sure you know, learn and capable to excel in everything that you need to be a great doctor.

Janelle O Grady

I returned yesterday to the beautiful campus and was sad to see the whole place overgrown with weeds and grass. It was once so well kept and ready for visitors all year round. Hopefully the grounds will blossom again!

Rory O'Callaghan

Its confusing to navigate and I've only heard terrible stories from here. I went to an engineering talk a few years back and they encouraged us not to do engineering in the very school they were doing a talk in. …

Robert Davies

Doctors and nurses never give you any idea of waiting times in AandE.
I was there 7 hours before I was dealt with and all then no one was very informative. The staff were very helpful but very under staffed. …

Kevin Crowley

Lovely day out with the kids graduating and finding out all about the college and what it has to offer. It's great to know that such a world renowned college is available for everyone and so open these days.

Celine Spengeman

Historic learning centre with modern buildings. Wide variety of learning departments for the incoming student. Easy to get around. Great historic place for the visitor with guided tours

Sam Fitzpatrick

In 2011 UCC was ranked Irelands first ever five star university, and having spent many years studying here i'd have to agree. Beautiful campus, excellent courses, and incredible people.

Muz Vamed

Your website is a disaster, lot of text that takes you nowhere, one link takes you to another and another to another a d then back to the first one, your email links don't work, …

Frank Murphy

A little oasis of calm within the city. Beautiful gardens, historic buildings , cafés, art gallery and standing stone collection. Well worth a visit. Paid parking available nearby.

Catherine O Brien

The care and help and efficiency of ALL the staff was excellent. They are under so much pressure and so busy but can still manage a smile and be courteous to everyone. Thank you

Mary O'Sullivan

Hi my name is Mary O'Sullivan
And i love going to UCC college
Is nice to go there i have a family and cousins thay went to UCC as well before
And i be like tham thanks Mary

Katarzyna Okrzesik-Bia?ek

I've had a pleasure to study there and it's always gonna be one of my best memory. I highly recommend to visit this amazing place or start education there. Simply amazing.

Anthony Pettit

UCC like! It's not cit or the college of comm. Good for the learning and the knowledge. They have a wide range of BSc BA BCL, mastereseses and pads.. That should read PhD.

Malith Randimal

One of the best ambiance University in Ireland. Lovely walk near River Lee. Epic view from the entrance too. Glade that I got a call from it.
Look forward to start. …

Josh O'Sullivan

I studied civil engineering here in 1980s but didn't really appreciate its superb ancient architecture until I got buried in modern offices as an IT geek! :) LOL

Thomas Sallermann

A great place of learning since colonial times, beautiful grounds and buildings, smart, but not necessarily stylish lecturers, hyperactive student unions

RAJ MODI

?New Beginnings at University College Cork?
Feeling grateful to start my Master’s journey at one of Ireland’s most beautiful and historic campuses ??? …

Cathy Kiely

Absolutely amazing Hospital . Staff and helpers can't do enough to help patients . They are amazing people going above and beyond in everyway .

Gerry Sinnott

Superb tour given By Barry.
A great guide with great details.
A gem of a place and one of the best tours I have been on. A must if you are in Cork.

AJ Nagle

Because I have been working and studying in this university for many years, sometimes I take its beauty for granted - but woah do I love it here.

Andre Hackart

Struggled a bit to find main entrance and to find some parking

Once we did the walk around was very pleasant. Loved the buildings and the …

Luke

Probably the most scenic college in Ireland. Well worth it's title of Hogwarts! The tiled floor in the Honan Chapel well worth a look.

Jason King

For a hospital it is very good. Spotlessly clean and staff are very friendly and always helpful. Food is pretty good too to be honest.

Darren McLoughlin

There can't be a university in Ireland as pretty as UCC.

The River Lee flows through its grounds, past the modern Glucksman Gallery …

Leonardo Martinez

The UCC is really worth visiting. Most buildings have a sort of medieval look that gives the campus a real classic university vibe. …

Alan Tennyson

Beautiful campus. Well worth a visit when in Cork. This side of the city including Fitzgerald's park, is well worth exploring.

Sharon Russell

Staff were very efficient & ran off their feet, the waiting time was crazy for everyone. Overall very good social distancing.

Tony Cogan

A great place by the river Lee with some beautiful views of the city and a great place for further education and learning.

Giuseppina Barbagallo

Beautiful buildings, nice gardens, great facilities and a big variety of courses. If I were young, I'd go and study there!

Neel Jotani

Best educational institutions with all modern amenities and services and top of that itnis a green campus so really nice.

Joseph Mansfield

I'm a member of the Mardyke gym it's a safe place to train and there is a very friendly and courteous atmosphere there

Mary Cooney

The care i got from every staff member from ambulance crew to nurses, doctors and meal staff was absolutely fantastic

Catherine Higgins

This is a great place to go University College Cork you have people coming from part of the world that,s good

Matthew Carlson

If you have the chance you should check this place out. Beautiful grounds and great collection of Ogham stones.

Valentina

It's a gorgeous university. both the antique and the newer buildings are amazing and the garden is well kept

Daithi O Mhuinicean

Super place to relax read the paper and have a coffee, I don't think I've ever not enjoyed the river walk .

brock bell

We enjoyed walking around the campus- its a lovely setting. Is famous for Boole- of Boolean algebra fame

Nik

On of the best Universities of Cork with beautiful architecture and views. Campus is also big and great

Olha Malysheva

Amazing place. It captivates with its beauty and grandeur in any season and even at any time of day.

Paula Whitley

Great service. Facilities spacious and spotless. Ladies toilet are beautiful and generously stocked

Adeola Koledoye

A great place to study according to my son and wife if you are willing to do all research yourself.

N.I.K.O

Very nice and helpful staff, clean place. Just bit long waiting time, but I guess they are busy

Tommy McGilberry

My son's medical school graduation was 31/5/24. He has loved his time at UCC and he loves Cork.

Mansor Al

I hate that it’s located uphill. Other than that it’s a great campus and nice faculty and staff

Anna Fial

Had a great time on the UCC Campus! Friendly tour guides, full of anekdotes about the campus.

Sean Murphy

Excellent facilities. Spotless clean.
Friendly approachable staff. Always enjoy going there

Gurgel Segrillo

High quality education in a gorgeous campus, with wonderful teachers and staff - viva UCC!

Leonardo Sibani

Extremely nice area, lovely place for a walk, for some pictures, or just for an education!

Mahmoud Abdellatif

I like walking around the University.. There is an open museum inside the main building

Hil Colt

Such a great place. I had a great time strolling around UCC. It's worth the visit.

jim hosford lynch

Sound Advice for Further Education.
Located in Cork City
Bus service Excellent.

Rachel o Sullivan

The grounds of the UCC Cork are so beautiful.
Lovely walk along the River Lee.

Harry De Jong

Haven't been inside the building, but love walking, so that's why it came up

Paul Scally

Nice university on beautiful grounds beside the river Well worth a visit

Gábor Majer

So beautiful college??It was a pleasure to visit like an non-student. …

Jorge Baptista

Lovely walk along the river. Beautiful gardens and historic buildings.

Gwen Kennedy

This day I just walked around the green areas in the evening sun....

Patience Bamidele

Lovely views, great walk by the River Lee. Serene atmosphere ? …

Celem Deegan

Great college with plenty of historic value, yet very modern.

Mike Slade

Great site to walk through as part of a on foot tour of Cork.

Belley Kinga

Fascinating environment for a uni of 24 thousand students.

R Reis Bett

A good place for a walk and chill for a bit in the park

YU TING HUANG

Beautiful campus, worth to stop by when you visit Cork

Pierce Ó Brádaigh

Glucksman Gallery, Dinosaur exhibition.
Really good

Patricia Pante

Beautiful place to visit and spend some time.

Raquel RD

Beautiful area around the main buildings

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Great location! Lovely place for a walk

Ronald Halim

A very leafy campus, very impressive.

Akash Gaurav

Beautiful place and ambience.

Billy Drake

Very well ?looked after …

Ezgi MU

lovely historic campus

Seyda Demirok

Nice environment!

Anshul Awasthi

Very nice campus

Tamim Salhab

Amazing place

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