Why Cork?
Cork - the city that has it all! The greater metropolitan area of Cork, Ireland's second largest city, has a population of almost 300,000. Cork has a number of "sister cities" around the world; these include San Francisco, Shanghai, Rennes and Cologne. UCC receives many students from these cities who experience a warm and friendly welcome and a sense of being "home from home".
Cork City is a cosmopolitan modern city with all the advantages of a capital city with none of the disadvantages! It has the cafe, restaurant and nightlife culture of a vibrant European city while its inhabitants can still easily walk down its main street and bump into friends and acquaintances. The city is also the principal commercial and banking centre in the South of Ireland. It is a busy, thriving seaport and home to a large number of modern industries.
As a small city, everything is easily accessible and a full range of amenities, be they recreational, business, shopping or sport, abound in the city itself. Cork City, however, does not stand isolated from its county - the largest in the country. Therefore, 'city and 'county' life merge effortlessly together bringing the beauty of County Cork, water sports and outdoor pursuits right to your doorstep.
The Campus
UCC's main campus is within walking distance of this mass of activity and life. What's more with the beauty of its campus, UCC is considered not only a respected University but also one of the nicest 'gardens' belonging to Cork as a whole.
The University has four colleges - Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences: Business and Law; Science, Engineering and Food Science; and Medicine and Health. There are over 17,000 students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies. UCC attracts a large number of international students with more than 2,400 students from 98 countries and all five continents currently registered.
At undergraduate level the University offers a large variety of degree programmes and there is a full range of postgraduate degrees (both taught and by research) at the level of Master and Doctor in all departments.
The campus is situated along a riverside garden setting, radiating a warm, personal charm, which greatly enhances the learning environment.
Academics
University College Cork offers two summer programs:
1) 8-week Intensive Greek and Latin Summer School
Dates: June 20th – August 11th 2016
8-week summer school for beginners with parallel courses in Latin and Ancient Greek. The courses are primarily aimed at postgraduate students in diverse disciplines who need to acquire a knowledge of either of the languages for further study and research, and at teachers whose schools would like to reintroduce Latin and Greek into their curriculum. Undergraduate students are more than welcome to apply as well. The basic grammar will be covered in the first 6 weeks and a further 2 weeks will be spent reading original texts.
The tuition fee (including text books) for the 8-week course is €1900. (not including accommodation)
For further information and an application form see our website: http://www.ucc.ie/en/classics/summerschool/ or contact the Director of the Summer School: Ms.Vicky Janssens, Department of Classics, University College Cork, Ireland, tel.: +353 21 4903618/2359, fax: +353 21 4903277, email: v.janssens@ucc.ie
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4-week International Summer School in Irish Studies- ‘Isle of Ancient Fame: Landscape, Memory and Irish Identities'
Dates: July 4th - July 29th 2016
The School introduces students from across the world to the history, literature and culture of the Irish. The School will run for four weeks in the month of July. In the first two weeks students will explore how major turning points in Ireland's history shaped it's people's identity. The second two weeks of the School wil examine how modern writers expressed that unique cultural identity. In lectures, seminars and field trips, students will explore the major themes of the 2016 Summer School.
The cost of attending the School for non-EU citizens is €2200 which covers single room accommodation from Sunday 30 June to Saturday 27 July; tuition; certain social events; study tours and meals on study tours; but excludes daily meals. The cost for three weeks is €1800; and for two €1200. Students wishing to arrange their own accommodation should contact Marian Cotter for information on revised costs.
For further information on the Summer School please contact:
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International Office, International Education Office, UCC. Tel: + 353-21-4904734; Fax: + 353-21-4904735; Email:internationaloffice@ucc.ie
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Mary Breen, Director, Department of English, UCC. Tel: + 353 21 4903291
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Dr. Damian Bracken, Director, Department of History, UCC. Tel: + 353 21 4902950
Housing
UCC strives to facilitate a world class student experience, incorporating high quality teaching, learning and research and a rich and dynamic range of opportunities for students to engage in activities outside the curriculum.
Accommodations are included in the program fee cost: €2200
Should you wish to arrange your own accommodation, you may find websites such as www.uccaccommodation.ie or Daft
For additional information regarding accommodations click here.
Student Services
Suzanne Buckley is UCC’s Support Officer for International Students. Her office is located on the second floor of the International Education Office at Roseleigh on Western Road. The Support Officer for International Students has specific responsibility for the welfare, in all its dimensions, of international students. The role involves helping international students to settle in and enjoy their stay; Suzanne acts as an identifiable point of contact with the various services on campus, seeking to ensure that problems of adjustment are minimized and that students derive the maximum benefit and enjoyment from their time at UCC.
Students are encouraged to seek early assistance with any problems that may arise whether in the academic, social or personal sphere. All consultations are treated with the utmost sensitivity. Students are welcome, therefore, to discuss any issue, ranging from the routine to the most sensitive and personal matters. Suzanne will endeavour to assist and, in the process, can refer to professional services on or off campus if necessary. She also provides information on visa and immigration matters.
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Services include:Career Service
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Disability Support Service
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Student Counseling and Development
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Student Health
Student Life
There is a wide variety of social activities to choose from both on and off the campus. Students have ample opportunity to combine a vibrant social life with an active commitment to their studies. The University has more than 80 student societies with something to suit everyone, from Drama to Irish Traditional Music to Photography.
The Support Officer for International Students organizes a number of social functions for international full degree students throughout the academic year. Emails, using your assigned UCC email address, giving details of such functions will be mailed to students periodically. These functions provide a forum, which enables students to meet and relax in a pleasant and social environment. One of the highlights of the year is International Cultures Week, which takes place in January and is organised in conjunction with the Student Centre. International Cultures Week celebrates different traditions and cultures and it involves exhibitions, films, music, dance and performance. One of the most popular events is the cookery competition and food tasting. All are welcome to get involved so watch out for the posters and flyers looking for volunteers.
The International Student Society organizes various social and cultural events throughout the academic year. Membership of the Society is open to every student and its aims are to facilitate cross-cultural learning and to develop social integration by providing a meeting-place for international and Irish students in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
How to Apply
Applying to study abroad is a two-step process. Before applying to the host institution abroad, you must first complete the necessary application procedures to Pace. Click here to review the Pace University Six Steps to Apply to study abroad.
Application Procedures for Pace Study Abroad:
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- Create an account to begin the study abroad application process. Students can only apply to one program. Check to make sure you meet the eligibility requirements of the program and that you submit your application in advance of the program deadline. Complete the required materials and questionnaires required for your application. Note that the requirements will vary depending on your selected program.
- Meet with your academic advisor to ensure you meet the academic requirements needed in order to study abroad. In addition to asking the following questions, you may want to bring the names and descriptions of course you are interested in taking at your host institution:
- Schedule an appointment with a Pace Study Abroad Advisor.
- Download and complete the course approval form. You must complete the course approval form by the Pace application deadline.
Pace University Application Deadline:
Summer: April 1
University College Cork Application Deadlines:
Fall: June 1
Spring: November 1
Program Cost
Program cost depends on which summer program you select.
All tuition and fees are paid directly to UCC.
Insurance
All participating students are registered for Pace’s emergency Travel Assistance/Health Insurance policy through ACE American Insurance/AXA Assistance USA. There is no additional charge.
Visa
Students with a United States passport do not need a visa to enter Ireland. Click here for a list of countries whose citizens do not require a visa to study in Ireland.
