Schools of learning have long been part of Cork since the sixth century. The city now has 63 primary schools,31 secondary schools, 1 university and 1 regional technical college.

University College Cork (UCC) was founded as Queen's College, Cork in 1845 and was opened to students in 1849. UCC is an international institution with over 10,800 students in attendance. Faculties are Arts, Celtic Studies, Commerce, Law, Medicine (including Dentistry), Engineering, Science, Food Science and Technology. The College attracts students from all over the world, over 54 countries are represented on campus, thus contributing to the cultural richness of the University. 
TEL (353) (0)21 2766871 http://www.ucc.ie

Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) is one of the largest and longest established third level, technological education institutions in Ireland. Incorporating the Crawford College of Art and Design and the Cork School of Music, the Institute offers education in Art, Engineering, Business Studies, Science, Music, Computing and the Humanities. CIT has over 5,000 full-time and 6,000 part-time students. 
TEL (353) (0)21 545222 http://www.cit.ie

The City of Cork Vocational Education Committee is responsible for Further and Adult education for 3,200 students each year in four teaching colleges, providing everyone with the opportunity to have a higher level of education. 
TEL (353) (0)21 273377

FAS - the Training and Employment Authority offers training to meet the demands of industry and impacts the lives of some 10,000 people through a range of labour market driven training programmes and community based projects. 
TEL (353) (0)21 544377

The Irish Institute of Performing Arts is affiliated with the London College of Music & Media offering an excellent curriculum for speech and drama, music and dance with assistance for careers on the stage, in film, television and commercials. All ages and professional grades catered for. 
TEL (353) (0)21 321145

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