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University College Cork
(UCC)
Part of National University of Ireland
About
University College Cork – National University of Ireland, Cork is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland, and located in Cork.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 220 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 69 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 19,075
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 23%
- Female : Male
- 59 : 41
- Staff
- 503
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
35 subjectsARWU
26 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 46 | 184.4 | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 49 | 124.0 | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 101-150 | - | 2019 |
| Nursing | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Politics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Microbiology | =63 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 87 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | =106 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =184 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =256 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 325 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =336 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | 374 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | 384 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =486 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =495 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =502 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =517 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =786 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =830 | 55.4 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,135 | 55.4 | 2026 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 201–250 | 46.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 201–250 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 201–250 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201–250 | 37.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 251–300 | 35.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University College Cork?
University College Cork's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 220, THE Rank 351–400, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =399.
When was University College Cork founded?
University College Cork was founded in 1845.
What are the top subjects at University College Cork?
Top subjects at University College Cork include: Nursing, Dentistry, Food Science & Technology, Biotechnology, Performing Arts.
Where is University College Cork located?
University College Cork is located in Cork, Ireland.