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University College Cork (UCC)

Ireland

Address: College Road, Cork, Ireland

Food Science, Life Sciences, Quantum Technology

Established in 1845, UCC is a leading research university located in Cork. It was the world’s first university to be awarded the international Green Flag for environmental sustainability and is renowned for its beautiful campus and research excellence.

Diplomas*:

Bachelor, Doctor, Master

Domains taught:

Chemistry, Ecology and Sustainability, Engineering, Food Science, Life Sciences, Microbiology and Genetics, Optics

Status:

Public

Partnerships:

UCC has strong links with industry in the Munster region, particularly in the pharmaceutical, food, and tech sectors. It is home to the Tyndall National Institute, a leading European research centre.

Research:

UCC is a research-intensive university with world-class research in areas such as food and health, photonics, and sustainability. The Tyndall National Institute at UCC is a global leader in ICT research.

Famous Alumnis:

George Boole, Cillian Murphy

International recognition**:

Number of staff***:

2900

Current students***:

22500

Foreign students***:

20%

Cumulative former students***:

150000

Pros

Beautiful and historic campus, a world leader in sustainability, and strong research in food science and technology.

Cons

The cost of accommodation in Cork can be high, and some of the university buildings are old and in need of renovation.

Best For

Students interested in a research-led university with a strong focus on sustainability and a vibrant campus community.

Environmental Impact, Environmental Technologies, Food, Food Safety, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Sustainability Metrics, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Innovation, Sustainable Practices

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*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.

**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:

known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications

***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.

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