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    Maynooth, Ireland
    • Type
      Public
    • International students
      2500
    • Nationalities
      100
    • Total programs
      131

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    Study abroad at Maynooth University

    Maynooth University is an excellent institution based in the charming Irish town of Maynooth. Staff at the University are on a mission to help students from around the world achieve their academic and career aspirations.

    The University offers a selection of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in disciplines including the arts, languages, the sciences, business, mathematics, performing arts, engineering, law, and more.

    Maynooth University’s lovely campus is packed with top-notch facilities including a great library, spacious classrooms, and wonderful social spaces. There are also a whole host of student support services available to access.

    Find & apply to programs at Maynooth University

    Find programs you love that match your needs & aspirations, where you stand a high chance of acceptance.

    Program level

    Why study at Maynooth University?

    • Top professors

      Learn from leading academics

    • Amazing community

      Meet staff and students from all over the world

    • Wonderful location

      Ireland is an outstanding country with many opportunities

    Life as an international student

    The University welcomes students from across the globe each year. Overseas students can make lots of new friends very quickly thanks to the University’s warm and friendly environment - it’s truly uplifting.

    A number of housing options are available to overseas students at Maynooth University, including on-campus accommodation, student hostels, and private housing. The University's housing team can help you find somewhere to live.

    Maynooth University’s brilliant international office is always on hand to support overseas students with any issue. There’s always someone available to help you, no matter how big or small the query.

    Student life & facilities

    Group of students planning a presentation in a living room
    • Library
      • Computer labs
      • Group Study Rooms
      • Quiet Areas
    • Food & Restaurants
      • Restaurants
      • Cafe’s
    • Fitness Centre
      • Machines
      • Free Weights
      • Fitness Classes
      • Treatment Rooms
    • No. of All Weather Sports Pitches
      • No. of Tennis Courts
    • IT Support
      • Campus Wireless Connectivity
    • Clubs & Organisations
      • No. of Clubs & Organizations
    • Healthcare & Medical
      • Counselling & Mental Health Services
    • Transport
      • Campus parking
    • Sports Facilities
      • Sport facilities
      • No. of Natural Turf Soccer Pitches
    • Tutoring Support
      • Student Tutoring & Support
      • Academic Tutoring & Support
      • Peer & Buddy Program
    • Praying Rooms
      • Pre sessional English Academic skills courses

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    Fees and funding

    Fee information

    • Undergraduate tuition: from €13,500 - €15,000 per year
    • Graduate tuition: from €14,000 - €16,000 per year
    • Foundation degrees: starting from €6,350 per program

    Funding

    Undergraduate

    MU Sport Scholarships MU Sports Scholarships are designed to support sporting excellence - we want out students to pursue and excel in their sport and academic study at Maynooth University.​​ Scholarship funding assists undergraduate or postgraduate students with sports and university-related expenses (e.g. sporting equipment, travel costs associated with sport) and aims to free up time from part-time work commitments.

    The following Maynooth University sports scholarships may be awarded:

    • Soccer scholarships
    • GAA scholarships
    • Paddy Harrington golf scholarships
    • Rugby scholarships
    • Snooker scholarships
    • Carded athletes
    • Other sports

    September 2023 Undergraduate Scholarships

    • Amount: The scholarship comprises a 2,000 Euro per year reduction in the undergraduate non-EU tuition fee.
    • Requirements: A separate application is not required. You must have been offered and accepted a place on one of our undergraduate programmes and paid your deposit by 31 March 2023. Open to full and conditional offer holders.

    Graduate

    Taught Master's Scholarships

    • Amount: €2,000 to students across all disciplines in recognition of academic excellence.
    • Requirements: All applicants must have achieved a minimum 2.1 honours undergraduate degree. Open to both EU and Non-EU applicants. Graduates or current students of PhD or Master’s programs are not eligible to apply. A further €2000 scholarship will be awarded to applicants ordinarily resident in Ireland and registered with their Higher Education Institution Access Office and meet the eligibilty requirement.

    September 2023 Taught Postgraduate Scholarships

    • Amount: 9 scholarships (3 per faculty) at 2,500 Euro reduction for the first year of a taught postgraduate programme only. The scholarship does not cover tuition fees for repeat years.
    • Requirements: A separate application is not required. You must have been offered and accepted a place on one of our taught postgraduate programmes and paid your deposit by 31 March 2023 . Open to full and conditional offer holders.

    MU Sport Scholarships MU Sports Scholarships are designed to support sporting excellence - we want out students to pursue and excel in their sport and academic study at Maynooth University.​​ Scholarship funding assists undergraduate or postgraduate students with sports and university-related expenses (e.g. sporting equipment, travel costs associated with sport) and aims to free up time from part-time work commitments.

    The following Maynooth University sports scholarships may be awarded:

    • Soccer scholarships
    • GAA scholarships
    • Paddy Harrington golf scholarships
    • Rugby scholarships
    • Snooker scholarships
    • Carded athletes
    • Other sports

    Location

    Maynooth University

    Mariavilla, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

    Maynooth is a fabulous student city - there’s so much for international students to do. It’s home to beautiful landscapes, popular restaurants, excellent shops, thriving nightlife venues, and plenty of cultural attractions.

    Visa requirements for Maynooth University

    Many international students will require a visa to study in Ireland, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

    Ireland student visa requirements