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The University College Cork (UCC) is located near the town center of Cork, the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland. UCC has been named Ireland's University of the Year for 2011 and is one of four constituent universities of the Federal National University of Ireland. The city of Cork was named "The 2005 European Capital of Culture" and is a vibrant center of activity for students and locals. Students are eased into university and local life with the support of UCC's International Education Office's excellent student services.
In the fall, you will enroll in an Early Start Semester option that runs through September, prior to the beginning of the regular semester start. Early Start options include study in Irish history, literature, archeology, folklore & ethnology, music, management & business in the EU, and law.
In addition, the Faculty of Arts at UCC hosts an annual international summer school in Irish Studies. The school investigates questions of Irish identity from the perspective of Irish history, literature, and culture. Learn more about this historic program on Cork's web site. Note: If you would like to apply to this program, please only apply using the SUNY Cortland study abroad application; do NOT apply online with University College Cork.
| City, Country |
Cork, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Session |
Semester, Summer, Year |
| Dates |
Fall Term (with Early Start): Depart U.S. on August 22, 2012 Spring Term: January 1, 2012 - May 26, 2012 Summer Term: Depart U.S. on June 30, 2012 |
| Requirements |
3.0 GPA (semester/academic year) 2.85 (summer) |
| Application Deadline |
Fall Admission: April 15, 2012 Summer Admission: March 15, 2012 Download, Complete, and Return to SUNY Cortland: Fall and spring semester applicants are required to submit the Fall, Spring, or Academic Year Program -
Summer Program - The Course Approval Form (due May 1st) is to be submitted by SUNY Cortland students only. Non-Cortland students must speak with their home campus study abroad office for information on the course approval process. Non-Cortland students must return completed Judicial Review and Code of Conduct forms along with the SUNY application. |
| Travel Information |
Flight booked by participant. How to Get to Cork and Arrival Information View University College Cork's Academic Calendar Remember: Before you travel to Ireland, be sure to review UCC's Predeparture Checklist! Also, please be sure to read UCC's Information Booklet (you may also want to print and bring this booklet to Cork with you). Spring 2012 Travel Dates: Departure Date from the U.S.: January 1, 2012 Departure Date from University College Cork: May 26, 2012 |
| Program Costs |
Fall 2012 Budget (Early Start) Accepted students will receive an updated budget as a part of their acceptance packet. University College Cork semester programs qualify for the Exchange Award, which can result in considerable savings on the total program cost. The Exchange Award is available to SUNY Cortland students only. Please contact International Programs to obtain an application for the award and an exchange budget for this program. |
| Program Course Information |
Semester students can earn 12-18 credit hours. Summer students partaking in the annual International Irish Studies Program can earn 3 credits in History and 3 credits in Literature for a total of 6 credit hours. *Note: The Summer Irish Studies Program can easily be paired with the Dingle Summer Art Program, earning students a total of 12 credits. UCC International Student Web site and Undergraduate Course Listing |
| Accommodations |
Semester students are responsible for their own housing costs and will work directly with the International Education Office at UCC to make their housing arrangements. Both on-campus and off-campus accommodation placements are available. Summer students will stay at the local Brookfield Holiday Village Apartments. The apartments are a 5 minute walk from the campus and allow easy access to many other wonderful parts of the city. Each apartment has 3-6 single bedrooms in a suite with a shared kitchen, dining and living space. Students will be able to cook their meals in their flat or eat breakfast and lunch in the student restaurant on campus. |
| Host Website |
How to Study Abroad at University College Cork as a Visiting US or Non-EU Student |
| Student Mentors |
Kimberly Lynch: kimberly.lynch@cortland.edu (Summer 2011) Margaret Griswold: mgris001@mail.plattsburgh.edu Katie Skarvinko: katie.skarvinko@purchase.edu |
