Still other opportunities for specialized yearlong programs exist, including the Certificate in Irish Studies, the Certificate in Irish Traditional Music Studies, and internships. The Arts faculty, in particular, offers a number of semester-long courses in subjects such as archaeology, Celtic civilization, English, folklore, history, music, philosophy and spoken Irish. While a large number of visiting students are attracted to UCC because of its strong reputation in Irish Studies, an increasing number are also pursuing courses in everything from ancient classics to education to sociology. UCC has an international reputation for contributions and research in the sciences and provides first class facilities, equipment and academic staff. Still more study abroad opportunities exist in the Faculties of Commerce, Food Science and Technology, Law, etc.
Students live in apartment-style housing complexes close to campus.
UCC attracts a large and diverse population of students from Ireland and around the world. In exceptional circumstances, students carrying between a 2.8-3.0 will be considered Cork Occupying its historic site near the city center of Cork, the wooded grounds of its campus form a splendid setting for its nineteenth century Gothic main building. Cork, Ireland's second largest city, is a vibrant center for culture and the arts, and home to a large number of international film, choral and music festivals. Its heart is an island between two arms of the River Lee. Cork is also within proximity to some of the most interesting and beautifully rugged areas of Ireland.