University College Cork
Fast Facts and Figures about the University
(Cork, County Cork, Ireland)
Here are some useful facts and figures about the University of Cork.
- Cork University Established / Founded: 1845
- Locations and Campus: 44 acres of well-wooded grounds in Cork
- Region: County Cork, Ireland
- Number of Colleges at Cork University: 4 colleges - Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, Business and Law, Medicine and Health, Science, Engineering and Food Science
- Notable University Departments: 7 schools and 27 departments
- Enrollment: around 15,000 students, including 2,500 postgraduates
- Nationalities and Diversity: over 1,000 students from over 60 countries
- Number of Staff at Cork University: 3,000
- Cork University Societies and Clubs: numerous including athletics, computing, drama, economics, cycling and equestrian
- Attractions Nearby: Ballincollig Gunpowder Mills, Blarney Castle and Stone, Cork Heritage Park, Cork Public Museum and Crawford Municipal Art Gallery