University College Cork
- Ireland
- Founded 1845
Overview
University College Cork is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland in Cork, Ireland.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1845Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | CorkSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 3,500 (2024)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | ucc.ie (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
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People who studied here
- Cillian Murphy (opens in a new tab)Irish actor (born 1976)
- Micheál Martin (opens in a new tab)Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland (2020–2022, 2025–present)
- Fiona Shaw (opens in a new tab)Irish actress (born 1958)
- Graham Norton (opens in a new tab)Irish comedian, actor and television host
- Jack Lynch (opens in a new tab)Taoiseach of Ireland; from 1966 to 1973 and 1977 to 1979
- André Ventura (opens in a new tab)Portuguese politician and Member of Parliament for the Lisbon District of Portugal and State Councillor of Portugal
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