Meals, including lunch, is for residential students only and all meals are served in the Main Rest canteen. Homestay students will have packed lunches which can be eaten anywhere on the grounds of the campus
Meal times are as follows:
Breakfast: 08:30 – 09:15 Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 09:30 Saturday and Sunday
Lunch: 13.15 – 14:00 Monday to Friday, packed lunch (to be collected at breakfast) on Saturday and Sunday
Dinner: 18:30 – 19:15 Monday to Friday, 19:00 – 20:30 Saturday and Sunday
The food offered is varied and the staff can cater to special diets, including vegan, halal, lactose intolerant and gluten free diets BUT students must inform staff serving food of their needs
Lessons in our Summer school will take place on the University College Cork campus. Your classes will be taking place in the Western Gateway Building on Western Road.
The University College Cork (UCC) campus is set in the heart of Cork City, surrounded by beautiful gardens and the wooded banks of the River Lee. You will love its blend of historic charm and modern energy, with leafy walkways and striking Gothic Revival buildings alongside state-of-the-art facilities.
The campus is built around the famous Quadrangle, which dates back to the 1840s and remains the symbolic heart of the university. The surrounding area of Cork City is vibrant and full of culture, with cafés, galleries, and the historic English Market just a short walk away.
UCC was founded in 1845 as Queen’s College, Cork, one of three Queen’s Colleges established in Ireland to provide higher education for all, regardless of background or religion. It became University College Cork in 1908, when it joined the newly created National University of Ireland.
Landscaped grounds
Bright, modern classrooms
Interactive whiteboards in all classrooms
Computer rooms
A canteen for up to 200 students in two sittings
Sports facilities a short walk from the campus at the Mardyke Sports Arena
Homestay Students
Homestay students will travel to and from classes at the Western Gateway Building, UCC using public transport. A Leap Card will be provided on arrival to support daily travel.
Residential Students
Residential students are within walking distance of classes, meals, and most on-campus activities.
For selected off-campus afternoon activities and weekend excursions, private coach transport will be provided for all students and group leaders.
Students and Group Leaders should wear their lanyard at all times on the campus. If you don't, you will be asked to return home to collect it!!
If you are worried about somebody you see on the campus, tell a member of staff.