Maynooth University

The campus is a vibrant place with a wide variety of activities open to all our students. We, here in Maynooth University, believe strongly in providing the total experience for our students. This includes a strong and innovative academic experience as well as providing various activities that help the personal development of our students.

The Office of Student Engagement aims to ensure that our students have as strong a start as possible to their university journey whilst encouraging them to avail of the many opportunities open to them. 

The Office oversees the New Student Orientation Programme and student volunteering as well as developing and supporting other initiatives and opportunities in the areas of community engagement, and student leadership. 

We look forward to seeing you here on campus and contributing to the Maynooth experience.

Where your journey begins.

The Residence On Campus are available to all full-time registered students.
 
Living on campus is a community experience and students who wish to live on campus should understand and accept the following principles:
 

• The Residences are suitable only for those who are able to live independently without the help of other residents or any outside assistance.
• The Residences are not a suitable environment for family living.
• The Residences are not suitable for hosting events such as late night parties or gatherings as the other residents will be disturbed. 
• While living on Campus you are part of a community and as such you have a responsibility to play your part - for example:
  • keeping the common areas sufficiently clean and tidy (Hall, Kitchen and Lounge area and/or shared bedrooms and shared bathrooms)
  • respecting others privacy and needs for quiet
  • reporting any risks to safety, a person's wellbeing, or fire of which you become aware using the prescribed protocol as contained in the Residences Handbook
  • logging and using the prescribed protocol, in a timely manner, any maintenance issues of which you become aware
  • reporting any illegality, disorder or noise that affects you or other residents (using prescribed protocol)
  • controlling your visitors' behaviour within the expected norms as set out in the handbook and Licence to Reside
  • managing your own belongings and keeping your bedroom door locked at all times
  • engaging with fellow residents to maintain the peaceful enjoyment of the residence for all
  • limiting your use of alcohol to a reasonable and responsible level and being responsible for your own behaviour
• If you are over 18yrs you will be expected to represent yourself in normal day to day matters in the residences such as logging maintenance issues, renewing your key, paying your fees, making a  request or complaint, using the facilities such as Laundry, Reception and Post Room etc. Parents and/or guardians should limit their interventions as far as possible and allow the resident to manage their own living environment.
• You are expected to identify yourself to officials of the University if reasonably requested using your student card which should be carried with you at all times
• You are expected to accept and be fully tolerant of the diversity of people living on campus
• Treat with respect the staff of the University who are providing Residences Services ( for example Reception, Security, Maintenance, Cleaners, Inspectors, Adminstrators, Professional and Management staff ) 

At Maynooth University, the Career Development Centre provides a service that is student-focussed, professional and informative.  We are happy to assist you and work with you as you progress through the steps in discovering your career.

The Maynooth University International Office (IO) reviews all Non-EU students applications.

All applicants must provide written evidence of competency in the English language. Documentation should be uploaded to PAC (the online application centre).

The list below outlines the minimum standards in English language which must be met for admission to the University:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPETENCY (FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF THE ENGLISH

LANGUAGE)​

IELTS (www.ielts.org) 6.5 overall

TOEFL (www.toefl.com)

585 (Paper based test)

95 (Internet based test)

PEARSON (www.pearsonpte.com) 62

If a student does not satisfy the above English language requirements the student should be directed to the International Office for advice.

A report on the academic evaluation and the English language competency is included in the student’s application on PAC. International students can only be given an offer when the IO has reviewed the application. If the IO does not recommend making an offer, an applicant can not be accepted. Students requiring visas should be accepted by end of July to enable visa application and to allow the IO sufficient time to write offer letters for immigration purposes. A department cannot supply this letter. The IO is not notified regarding the immigration status of students, rather the student is notified directly.

Undergraduate Programmes: from €13,500 to €15,000 (depending on the programme).

Undergraduate Programmes: from €14,000 to €17,000 (depending on the programme).

Maynooth University (MU) helps students achieve their academic and career goals through its cutting-edge research institutes, world-class teaching facilities and innovative degree programs. From undergraduate to doctoral levels, students can choose from a broad range of programs under three academic faculties—Arts, Celtic Studies, and Philosophy; Social Sciences; and Science & Engineering.

MU fully supports lifelong learning. Its academic programs are flexible enough to accommodate students seeking new educational challenges or the means for continued professional development. MU ensures that its students graduate with a formidable set of hard and soft skills to help them succeed in the world.

Students also enjoy a dynamic, friendly and intimate campus life where diversity and engagement allow added opportunities for student growth. Around 12,000 students from more than 90 countries currently study at MU. The university ranks #6 in Ireland in the Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings 2019.

Maynooth University is an EduCo International partner university.

Why choose Maynooth University?

• Our University is located just 25 km west of Dublin and can be reached by road (car, bus) or a regular train network.
• Choose to join us for a full degree, semester or a summer school.
• 34 academic departments over 3 Faculties: Arts, Celtic Studies and Philosophy; Science and Engineering; and Social Sciences.
• European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) assessment translates easily to other credit systems.

Maynooth University boasts 8 cutting-edge Research Institutes on campus. There have been 2 Nobel Peace Prize winners among our Alumni and Staff.

We are situated close to Ireland’s ‘Silicon Valley’ and we maintain strong links with global businesses like Intel, HP, Google and over 50 other giants of industry.

Maynooth University has the best graduate employment records of any Irish university and takes great pride in offering students dynamic and modular programmes.