About the Program
Step into the past while you study at the University College Cork, one of the oldest universities in Ireland. Study amongst the buildings of early and modern architecture located in the wooded riverside close to the city. While studying here, you’ll become part of a community that strongly emphasizes research while maintaining close connections with industry. UCC is also the only Irish university to achieve the unique status of Ireland’s first five-star university.
Deadline to Apply for Spring 2025
Tuesday, October 18, 2024
Deadline to Apply for Fall 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Academics
UCC offers a large selection of courses across many majors. Exchange/Visiting students have access to a special set of courses designed specifically for them. Students can request access to the regular courses if they meet the prerequisites and the course has available spaces. Browse available courses in the Book of Modules for Visiting Students
Bachelor degrees at UCC are usually completed in three years thus the course levels are different at both institutions:
| UCC Course Level | UMaine Course Level |
| 100 | 100 and 200 |
| 200 | 300 |
| 300 | 400 |
Students should pay attention to the following designation to determine appropriate courses which are called modules at UCC:
Semester 1 = UMaine fall semester
Semester 2 = UMaine spring semester
Transfer credits:
5 UCC/European Transfer Credit System (ECTS) = 2.5 credit hours at UMaine
10 UCC/European Transfer Credit System (ECTS) = 5 credit hours at UMaine
Best Suited Majors
Other Majors
Estimated budget for a semester as:
Following are unconfirmed estimates which may be up to a week off from the actual dates.
Fall 2023
(*Early start– Orientation: August 18; Classes: August 21 – September 8)
- Arrival date: TBD
- Orientation: September 6-8
- Semester Class dates: Monday, September 11 – Friday, December 1
- Examinations Weeks: December 8-21
Spring 2024
- Arrival date: TBD
- Orientation: January 11-12
- Semester Class dates: Monday, January 15 – Friday, April 19
- Easter Recess: March 23 -April 7
- Examinations Weeks: April 26 – May 10
Additional information at UCC Semester Dates.
Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0
Full-Time Enrollment:
UMaine students must be registered for at least 30 UCC/ECTS credits each semester.
Exchange students will be covered by the University of Maine health insurance. Please refer to budget for this cost.
You will be allowed to take up casual employment of up to 20 hours part-time work per week in term time or up to 40 hours per week during college vacation periods, that is, from June to September inclusive and from 15 December to 15 January.
Accommodation is available in campus housing. A popular location for UMaine students and George J. Mitchell Scholars is Victoria Lodge. Public transportation is available outside both apartment complexes to and from the city center. The apartments include WiFi, TV, and a fully furnished living area and kitchen. The living space is shared, with 3 to 6 attached bedrooms.
| UCC grades | UMaine grades |
| 70 – 100 | A |
| 65 – 69 | A- |
| 60 – 64 | B+ |
| 55 – 59 | B |
| 50 – 54 | B- |
| 40 – 49 | C |
| 0 – 39 | No credit |
Campus
You’ll live in Cork, the second largest city of Ireland, located on the south coast of the country. With a boasting of arts, films, and jazz festivals, you’ll have the chance to view live performances and have ample choice in cafes, restaurants, boutiques, and markets.
Cultural Activities
Named the European Capital of Culture in 2005, the city was praised by Lonely Planet as one of the top 10 cities in the world to visit; the city boasts international arts, film, and jazz festivals, lively performing arts and a growing artisanal culinary culture of cafes, restaurants, markets, and boutiques. Cork is situated at the head of the inlet of Cork Harbor with the sea just to the south, mountains, hills, and river valleys to the north and east, and the well-known Lakes of Killarney a couple hours to the west.
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Learn More About an Education Abroad at the University College Cork
Erika Clement
Assistant Director of Education Abroad
5713 Chadbourne Hall RM 122
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469
207. 581.3437 | studyabroad@maine.edu
Yijie Ren
Education Abroad Advisor
5713 Chadbourne Hall RM 122
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469
207. 581.3437 | studyabroad@maine.edu