UCC strategy may hinge on extra €100m from philanthropy

In a 2017-2022 strategic plan being launched today, UCC president Professor Patrick O’Shea sets his sights on expanding student numbers by nearly 10%, from 21,000 to 23,000 by 2022.

Tue, 26 Sep, 2017 - 01:03

Plans by University College Cork to expand student numbers, reduce dropout rates and improve its world standing could depend on another €100m from philanthropy being raised over the next five years, writes Niall Murray, Education Correspondent.

In a 2017-2022 strategic plan being launched today, UCC president Professor Patrick O’Shea sets his sights on expanding student numbers by nearly 10%, from 21,000 to 23,000 by 2022. This includes a one-third increase to 4,400 in the number of international students, with a proposed €64m investment in student accommodation to improve facilities and add over 600 bed spaces to existing university schemes.