Maynooth University is a modern and dynamic university with a tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1795. Our campus has both historic buildings and state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities. Located in the quaint town of Maynooth with a medieval castle at its gates, students are exposed to two worlds; the charm and tranquility of the student town and the vibrancy of Dublin, located just 15 miles away.
The last two decades have seen Maynooth University grow rapidly in scale, strength and stature. Today, with 13,000 students from more than 90 countries, we are Ireland's fastest growing university. In 2019, Maynooth University placed #50 in the global top 100 universities under 50 years old in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Maynooth has a global reputation. Leading international researchers deliver small, friendly classes whilst our curriculum is designed to be flexible and maximize post-graduate success. We have a strong campus community with a student-centered and collegiate ethos. These characteristics together create a student experience that is uniquely Maynooth.
The central elements of our new model of undergraduate education are deep engagement with a student's chosen disciplines; the ability to combine different subjects to create a more tailored educational experience and distinctive degree; time to broaden their perspective through electives, modern languages and multidisciplinary 'Maynooth Modules'; and perhaps most fundamentally, the intellectual skills of analysis, reflection, critical thinking and clear communication that prepare students for today's world of work.
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Maynooth University
Co Kildare, Ireland
Experience College Life
MSU - Maynooth Students Union Bar and Venue
Russell Library / Main Library - new building
The Phoenix - new Student Restaurant and Sports Center
South Campus walks and secret garden
The Student Bar and Venue host regular music and comedy gigs, the Iontas buidling hosts performances and seminars, in addition to a new media gallery, showcasing projects and research of students and staff. The Russell Library holds antique texts, while the main library is being extended to double the size of the facility.
Maynooth Castle, Carton House and Demesne, Castletown House, Leixlip Castle
Phoenix Park - largest walled park in Europe, includes Dublin Zoo
The Roost
Liffey Valley Shopping Center (15 minutes away)
Dublin City Center is home to the Phoenix Park, National Museums, National Library, National Art Gallery, Houses of Government , National Museum of Modern Art, Kilmainham Gaol, Guinness Storehouse Museum, shopping on Grafton Street and Henry Street, TempleBar, and so much more. Dublin is a City of Science 2012 and a UNESCO City of Literature. The local area around Maynooth is also full of history and historical buildings. The location also provides easy access to some of Ireland's most treasured historical tourist attractions, such as Newgrange Tomb, Trim Castle, etc.
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Applications for undergraduate courses should be submitted online through the Common App or PAC Online Applications. Deadline for applications is July 31st for incoming September cohorts.
Please read the below instructions carefully before completing the online application form.
- Check the courses available using the Course Finder.
- For the USA entry requirements are:
- GPA plus SAT or ACT Minimum High School GPA 3.0/4.0 (3.5/4.0 for certain degrees)
- Minimum SAT Composite (reading, writing and math): 1000 / 1600 (1200 / 1600 for certain degrees)
- Minimum ACT Composite: 22 / 36 (26 /36 for certain degrees (writing section not required)
- Superscoring applies if tests are taken within two years of applying
- Maynooth University's ACT code is 5483 and our SAT code is 7266.
- Complete the PAC application, uploading all required documents:
- All second level (high school) certificates or transcripts
- Any third level (college) transcript(s)
- Most recent English language qualifications (where relevant) clearly showing the level achieved (IELTS,TOEFL or PTE)
- Students wishing to transfer to Maynooth University from another degree programme should provide an official description of the courses they have taken to date as well as up-to-date transcripts, clearly showing all details of your current studies.
- Any other documentation as specified in the country-specific entry requirements, or as requested by the International Office
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Academic Programs
Maynooth University has an exceptional track record across many disciplines. From Anthropology to Celtic Studies, Robotics to Biomedical Devices, and Design Innovation to Ancient Classics we have a course to suit your interests.
We offer an education that is similar to liberal arts curriculums but a number of our departments focus on more vocational training. These include international development, performance music, digital humanities, equine management, experimental physics and media studies.
Our full range of academic undergraduate courses can be found here: Undergraduate Courses
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Maynooth has 34 academic departments across 3 faculties and 8 specialist research institutes. We offer flexible pathways, experiential learning, internships and electives at the undergraduate level and offer a full range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
€13,500 - €15,000 per year. There is more information here: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/student-fees-grants/international
Room (including utilities): €4740 - €6566 per year
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Maynooth University is approved by the US Department of Education to certify loans that fall under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Programme. Veteran Affairs benefits under the G.I Bill and Sallie Mae private loans are also available to US students at Maynooth University. For further details please refer to the US Financial Aid.
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Maynooth has a diverse student body, representing many mature, commuter and first-in-the-family students. We cater to the fastest growing student body in Ireland but pride ourselves on our ability to provide a personal and intimate living-learning community. The MSU (Maynooth Students' Union): https://www.msu.ie is a body of over 9,000 students with the numbers rising every year. They answer solely to the student body. Every year the student body elects officers to work on their behalf for the year ahead. MSU has four full time officers and eight part time officers to work on your behalf for the year. They also provide support in regards to education and welfare and organize student-based events during the year to get students involved in the social aspects of college life.
MU has over 100 Clubs and Societies there is bound to be something that interests you. And if not, you can set one up! Further details here: https://www.msu.ie/clubs-socs/list-of-societies.html
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Maynooth University has two campuses founded over 200 years apart! Our South Campus includes beautiful historic buildings, green fields, hidden walkways, and even a cemetery! Our North Campus is rapidly expanding and has seen a €250 million investment in recent years. A small road separates them and our modern, airy library marks the midway point. From one end of the South Campus to the other end of the North Campus students can expect to walk a maximum of fifteen minutes.
Maynooth is adjacent to Ireland's 'Silicon Valley'; the university maintains strong links with Intel, HP, Google and over 50 other giants of industry and we have one of the best graduate employment records of any Irish university with a strong track record for commercialisation of research. Bus and train routes make for easy connections into Dublin, the airport and the rest of Ireland!
You will have the opportunity to experience breathtaking land, sky and seascapes as well as an unparalleled cultural and archaeological heritage. All of this is surrounded by 'the world's friendliest people'!
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Maynooth University provides a wide range of student supports and facilities. These include:
- 7 on-campus eateries
- Free access to our health and counselling service
- Budgeting advice
- A multi-faith worship room and a chaplaincy service
- Academic advisory office
- Maths and writing learning centres
- Learning support services including career development, accessibility supports and an access programme for mature learners
- We boast two libraries-one for rare books and manuscripts and one with over 45,000 items and 16 types of study spaces
- Library information and skills tutorials
- Critical skills classes for first years
- 24-7 campus security
- A fully equipped gym, several bookable sports halls, synthetic pitches, turf pitches and scholarships across six sports
- An on-campus shop, bank and bookstore
- Temporary housing for visiting friends and family
Off-Campus Opportunities
Students can work up to 20 hours a week during term time and up to 40 hours a week during the holidays. More information can be found here: Cost of Living
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Students praise the “range of free services,” including the “health center, for all students, an “interactive student union” with “great representation,” an array of “athletics and other extracurricular activities,” with a “variety of clubs and societies.” There is “no need to leave the town during the week,” to find entertainment, as the town of Maynooth is “lively, with a number of pubs, cafes, restaurants and shops for students.” Campus life is also busy with “clubs and societies running social and sporting events daily.” If none of this takes your fancy, direct buses and trains go between Maynooth and Dublin regularly, and it is also “easy to get home to the Midlands as the motorway passes through the town.” A large proportion of students are commuters. The student union offers a “cheap” and tasty breakfast, and downtown offers “a variety of pubs” and dining spots.
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The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/