Instructions for UCC Non-EU Research Postgraduate Studies Application

(N.B. Read these instructions carefully before proceeding with your application)

1. You should familiarise yourself with the entry requirements for each programme to which you apply, as detailed in the current UCC prospectus. In particular, you should note the commencement date for each programme and the submission dates for receipt of completed applications.
2. Each applicant may ONLY make ONE application, mentioning up to three programme choices.
3. IMPORTANT NOTE: Students are advised to consult with the relevant Head of Department to discuss their proposed area of research prior to making an application through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC).
4. SUPPLEMENTARY FORMS: Please note that there are additional supplementary forms to be downloaded and completed for some Research programmes. The Supplementary Forms are a vital part of the application procedure for these programmes and applications to these programmes cannot be considered, if the required supplementary forms are not completed and submitted by post to the Postgraduate Applications Centre with your Postgraduate Application Number. It is strongly advised that Supplementary Forms and supporting paper documents (see no. 8 below) are submitted within 14 working days of submitting application. If applicable to the programme(s) you are applying for, Supplementary forms will be highlighted (with the Course Code) for downloading after the payment stage of the application in the N.B Read Important Instructions Box.
5. You must have an active e-mail account in order to use this facility. It is your responsibility to check your account regularly and ensure it is active and in working order. Applicants using webmail e-mail addresses, please note you if you have the high junk mail filtering option in your e-mail account, e-mails from the Postgraduate Applications Centre, Galway and University College Cork may be flagged as Junk. You will need to either reduce the Junk mail filter or else add the Postgraduate Applications Centre, Galway (info@pac.ie) and University College Cork (ieoapplications@ucc.ie) e-mail addresses as two of your safe senders.
6. After you have entered your application details, you will be expected to pay a non-refundable application fee payment of €45. This payment may be made by Credit Card (MasterCard/Visa) or Debit Card (Laser). It is also possible to pay by Bank Draft or by Bank Transfer though payments by these methods are subject to an additional administration charge of €5. Should an applicant wish to make an additional application of a different type (i.e. taught or research), the applicant will get this additional application fee free of charge.
7. All relevant supporting paper documentation (non-UCC results, parchments/certificates and supplementary statement forms if applicable) you are required to provide as part of your application must be posted to Postgraduate Applications Centre in Galway. N.B. Non-UCC Applicants who are currently completing undergraduate/postgraduate programmes and have not as yet graduated should submit copies of results to date. Please submit all documentation on A4 (or equivalent) size paper. Supporting documentation is not required for qualifications awarded by University College Cork. Original documentation submitted cannot be returned, only copies non-UCC qualification evidence documentation are required at application stage for the Postgraduate Applications Centre. All documentation must be posted to the Postgraduate Applications Centre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway, Ireland (within 14 days of submitting an online application). Your application can be assessed only when this information is received.
8. All communications regarding the status of your application will be sent to you via e-mail. It is your responsibility to ensure that you check your e-mail account regularly for such correspondence.
9. The Postgraduate Applications Centre is not responsible for the assessment of your application. The assessment of your application takes place at University College Cork.
10. Supporting documentation or information that cannot be submitted at the time of application (e.g. future exam sittings, IELTS/TOEFL) may be submitted at a later stage by posting to the Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC).
11. All applicants MUST note their Postgraduate Studies 8 digit application number which will be given to you at the final stage of the application procedure. You will need your Postgraduate Application Number to log into your Account on the PAC website to obtain updates on the status of your application. All supplementary documentation forwarded to the Postgraduate Applications Centre MUST be marked with your Postgraduate Application Number.
12. Students experiencing technical difficulties in making an application should contact PAC.