Rankings
How every major ranking places the University College Cork. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health & allied health | 39 | $22,233 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 37 | $21,534 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 22 | $21,534 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 21 | $21,534 | See → |
| Social sciences | 21 | $21,534 | See → |
| Psychology | 13 | $27,354 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 11 | $23,164 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 10 | $31,428 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 10 | $23,746 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 9 | $22,931 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 9 | $21,534 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 9 | $32,592 | See → |
| Business & management | 8 | $22,931 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 8 | $32,592 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 7 | $31,428 | See → |
Costs and entry
7 courses mention scholarships. 177 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University College Cork
The job market for the University College Cork's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Ireland.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University College Cork cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $21,534 a year; half of the University College Cork's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $21,534 and $25,579. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: engineering & technology courses are typically $32,592, humanities & languages $21,534.
How is the University College Cork ranked?
The University College Cork is ranked #246 by QS (2026), #351–400 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #301–400 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Nursing (#27) and Performing Arts (#51).
What IELTS score does the University College Cork need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (224 of the 229 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University College Cork offer?
234 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (39), humanities & languages (37) and law, politics & governance (22).
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Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University College Cork's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.