Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Learn more about studying Finance as an international student.

What Maynooth University says about their program:
Finance is a stimulating and challenging discipline that offers a wide range of exciting and dynamic careers across the financial industry. Our MSc Finance has been designed to produce graduates that meet the demands of employers. The application of finance theory to real world problems is a consistent theme running through our modules. Extensive use of real-world data is a feature of all taught modules as we seek to integrate theory with real world practice. The programme offers an extensive training in the core areas of finance, such as Asset Pricing and Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance and Valuation, Derivatives securities and Financial Risk Analysis; while also offering a Finance Live module, which will bring financial market participants and real financial market challenges to the classroom, giving students experience of critically evaluating real-world situations and solving problems. A novel Summer School in Data Management and Financial Analytics is designed to provide students with practical experience in software used across the industry. In combination, these modules deliver skills that will positively differentiate our graduates in the job market.

2) or equivalent.
English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

Maynooth University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Maynooth University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.
from €16,500 - €18,000 per year
from €14,000 - €25,000 per year

| Category | Cost (in Euro) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | €2,200 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | €2,017 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | €160 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | €62 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | €20 |
| Monthly public transport pass | €110 |
| Monthly grocery basket | €142 |
| Coffee shop drink | €3 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | €6 |
| Gym membership | €53 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from pt.numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
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