Overview

Thank you for your interest in UCC Campus Accommodation.

University Hall is managed by UCC for full time UCC Students and is specifically designed for student life; located just 10 minutes’ walk from the University. Each apartment has double bed study bedrooms (single occupancy only) and spacious kitchen/living room. All bedrooms have a shower room/WC, with one bedroom in each apartment having the shower room adjacent to the bedroom, this is strictly for the sole use of the resident of this room.

We are pleased to announce that University Hall was fully refurbished during summer 2017; all apartments are decorated to the highest standard and we are delighted at the positive feedback received from residents on the modern, contemporary styling!

At the core of the UCC Campus Accommodation housing experience is a powerful sense of community. Every location offers its own rich social network, lifestyle, and perspective. The goal of UCC Campus Accommodation is to give students the freedom and flexibility to decide where they would most like to put down roots. Here, you can apply for accommodation and learn how UCC Campus Accommodation Housing Lottery works for you! 

We are pleased to offer designated Postgraduate Apartments at University Hall, also Green Living, Alcohol/Substance Free & Quiet Housing options are also available, please indicate your accommodation preference at the time of booking-subject to availability. ‌‌

Click here for Virtual Tour of University Hall

The wellbeing of our residents and staff is of paramount importance.  We have introduced a number of measures to ensure the highest level of protection. Please click  for information on the UCC Campus Accommodation COVID19 Health & Safety Protocol.  Please note that visitors are permitted in line with Government guidelines but must be registered at Reception.

We look forward to welcoming you!  

Application Process

Thank you for your interest in accommodation at UCC University Hall.

Applications Open: 13th February, 2024

Applications Close: 12th March, 2024 at 5.30pm

Applicants will have 1 month to complete their application to be included in the accommodation lottery. 

Applications can be made through the Accommodation Portal which will be available on the UCC Campus Accommodation pages.  The Accommodation Portal will be visible in a PURPLE BOX during the 1 month time frame. Please follow instructions carefully for REGISTERING on the Portal and MAKING AN APPLICATION. It is essential to keep in mind that accommodation for all eligible students is determined by a LOTTERY and your chances of receiving a room are the same regardless of when you apply during the application period.    

A Booking Deposit is not required to make an Application.  Your application will be included in the RANDOM SELECTION LOTTERY as long as you apply within the time frame with a valid CAO Number, UCC Application Number or Student Number and are planning to study at UCC.  Applicants will have one month to complete their application.  Plese note that only 1 application is permitted per applicant.

Rooms will be offered to successful applicants by e-mail in the first round of the Lottery in early April. Successful applicants must accept room offers within one week by email and pay the Booking Deposit of €300 to confirm.  Once the initial room offers have been made, all remaining applicants are placed on an Applicants Waiting List. As cancellations come in during the summer and are processed, up to the beginning of the Academic Year, the Lottery continues and rooms are offered to students on the Applicants Waiting List.

We look forward to welcoming you to UCC Campus Accommodation in 2024!

Academic Year Rates

• Security & Booking Deposit is €300, payable on confirmation of booking.
• UCC Campus Accommodation applies a strict Fair Usage Policy to electricity consumption. Please review the policy in the Licence Agreement on the Portal.  *Utilities payment is due with 1st Instalment and is non-refundable.
• Monthly payment plans are available. If you have any queries please contact us directly.  
• Booking Deposit, utilities and rent instalments are paid via the link in the UCC Campus Accommodation Portal. Payment details will be sent to your portal address when your booking is confirmed.  
• Booking deposits are taken by debit or credit card, rent payments are taken via credit card only, due to limits placed on debit cards by banks (usually €1,500 per day). Please note that this is outside our control.
• Room keys cannot be issued unless payments due have been paid in full prior to check-in. 
• Please note that prior to applying for a room, the accommodation contract for AY24/25 is 37 weeks.
• If a student leaves early an apartment cleaning fee of €50 will be deducted from the Booking deposit.   
• AY 24/25: The First Instalment of rent and the Utilities payment is due by 5pm on August 5th for Non-First Year's and by 10am on August 30th for First Year Students (subject to change). The Second Instalment of rent for all students is due by 5pm on January 10th, 2025                                                        

Accommodation

UCC University Hall Kitchen/Living Room

University Hall Apartments are fully equipped with spacious kitchen/living room and comfortable bedroom with double bed (for single occupancy).

Apartments were refurbished in 2017 and we are delighted at the positive feedback to the new contemporary styling!

A limited number of bedrooms are not en-suite; the shower room is adjacent to the bedroom and is strictly for the sole use of the resident of this room.

Please note before booking: Rooms are auto-allocated at the time of booking, we cannot guarantee a specific bedroom type or apartment.

• Electric Hob/Oven and Microwave
• Vacuum Cleaner
• Fridge/Freezer
• Crockery and Cutlery
• Iron/Ironing Board
• Toaster and Kettle
• Recycling Facilities
• There is a telephone in each apartment allowing both incoming and calls to other apartments.

Bedrooms

• A Study Desk and Lamp
• Double Bed With Under bed Storage
• Full Length Mirror
• Built in Storage Units
• Notice Board
• Framed Print
• Residents are asked to provide their own bed linen (double bed), duvet and pillows.

Click here for Virtual Tour of University Hall

Complex

University Hall comprises:

• 3,4 & 5 bedroom apartments, all bedroom have a shower room/WC in or adjacent to.
• Self service Laundry Room - Laundry Tokens are available to purchase at Reception
• Rooms available for special needs residents
• Weekly refuse collection
• Free internet access to UCC network
• Security
• Cable T.V.
• Economic Gold Shield electric heating
• Enclosed parking area for bicycles

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation of Booking - First Year Students:

• Cancellation of booking before 10am on August 30th; €250 refund of deposit. 
• Cancellation of booking after 10am August 30th; we regret no refund is available.
• Cancellation of your booking must be e-mailed to universityhall@ucc.ie 
• The First Instalment of rent and the Utilities payment is due by 10am on August 30th.
• The Second Instalment payment is due January 10th, 2025.
• Please note that these dates are subject to change.

 Cancellation of Booking- Non-First Year Students:

• Cancellation of booking before 5pm on July 29th; €250 refund of deposit.
• Cancellation of booking after 5pm on July 29th; we regret no refund is available.
• Cancellation of your booking must be e-mailed to universityhall@ucc.ie 
• The First Instalment of rent and the Utilities payment is due on or before August 5th.
• The Second Instalment payment is due January 10th, 2025.
• Please note that these dates are subject to change.

Note: Please note that room keys will be issued when payment due is received in full; before or at check-in.

International Students

UCC Campus Accommodation will open for accepting applications on February 16th.  Applicants will have 1 month to complete their application to be included in the accommodation lottery which will take place in early April.  Please note that only one application is permitted per person.  

Applications Open: February 13th, 2024

Applications Close: 5.30pm, March 12th, 2024

Applications can be made through the Accommodation Portal which will be available on the UCC Campus Accommodation pages during the application period.  The Portal will be visible in a PURPLE BOX. Please follow instructions carefully for REGISTERING on the Portal and MAKING AN APPLICATION. 

Rooms will be allocated on a lottery basis.  As long as you apply within the above time frame; your application will be included in the random selection lottery.

Register with UCC StudentPad and contact UCC Office of Accommodation & Community Life for further information or details on accommodation options for International students attending UCC.  StudentPad is a student accommodation search engine. If you are a current or prospective UCC student, you can search UCC StudentPad for accommodation options in areas close to the University.  Once registered on StudentPad, you can view and book available student houses, apartments and lodgings in Cork.

Students with a Disability

UCC welcomes applications from students with disabilities. To ensure that all students have the opportunity to fulfil their academic potential at UCC, we reserve a small number of accommodation places where the impact of a student’s disability is such that the student’s participation and retention in university would be at risk without having appropriate accommodation.

Examples where accommodation is recommended due to a disability may include:

students with a significant physical/mobility difficulty

students who are blind/vision impaired

Requests for disability-related housing accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Only students who have submitted an application for Campus Accommodation in 2023/2024 will be considered on grounds of disability. 1st year students are prioritised, however recognizing our very limited space availability, accommodation cannot be guaranteed even where a student meets the criteria. Where accommodation is recommended due to a disability, the room is allocated for one year only and students must reapply each year.

We strongly encourage all students to explore other accommodation options. For advice and information, please visit https://www.ucc.ie/en/accommodation/accomadvice/

If you wish to be considered for disability-related housing accommodations and you have submitted an application for UCC accommodation on or before the closing date of March 16^th, 2023, please complete this form.

If you have any queries please don't hesitate to contact us through Pubble Messenger.  Pubble Messenger can be recognised by the floating Ask button on the bottom right of all of our pages. Clicking the icon will open a messenger screen. The pubble bot will make an attempt to answer your question from our FAQ's. If he fails to deliver, your question will be passed to our accommodation staff who will do their best to answer your question or direct you accordingly!

General Information

• University Hall is a non-smoking complex.
• There is very limited car parking available at University Hall; available for students with a disability.
• We will endeavour to accommodate requests to live with friends, however we cannot guarantee this.
• We cannot guarantee the apartment type or bedroom type which is allocated (rooms are auto-allocated at the time of booking.)
• UCC University Hall Lease Agreement is available to view/download in the Downloads section.
• A Fair Usage Policy applies with regard to electricity consumption, please review the policy in the Licence Agreement on the portal.
• Please note that the accommodation contract for Academic Year 2023/2024 is 37 weeks.

Contact Details

University Hall
Victoria Cross
Cork
Ireland

Office Hours: 09.30-17.00, Monday to Friday

Email::   universityhall@ucc.ie 

Reception Tel: 00 353 (0) 21 481 8400 

If you are unable to make contact with Reception please call 00 353 (0) 87 703 1743 (during office hours).

Alternatively, you can also contact us through Pubble Messenger.  Pubble Messenger can be recognised by the floating Ask button on the bottom right of all of our pages. Clicking the icon will open a messenger screen. The Pubble bot will make an attempt to answer your question from our FAQ's. If he fails to deliver, your question will be passed to our Complex staff who will do their best to answer your question or direct you accordingly. 

Synergy Security can be contacted outside of office hours on 086 0426658.  Please note that they should only be contacted in an emergency.