Maynooth University

Maynooth University, officially the National University of Ireland, Maynooth, is a public university. It began operating in 1997 as one of the constituent universities of the National University of Ireland. University records list 1997 as the founding year, but the institution's history goes back to St Patrick's College, Maynooth, which opened in 1795. Maynooth is Ireland's smallest university, and also its fastest-growing. Its teaching is built broadly around departments in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

It also offers programs in education, computer science, electrical and electronic engineering, business, and law. The university is a member of the European University Association, the Irish Universities Association, and Universities Ireland. It works across two campuses in Maynooth — the North Campus and the South Campus — and today teaches more than 16,000 students.

Maynooth University runs preparatory programs under the name "International Foundation Programme", which help incoming students prepare for higher education and build their English language proficiency.

If you are applying to an undergraduate program at Maynooth University, you must also meet the requirements below.

• 4-Year High School Diploma 
  • Only high school diplomas from schools recognized by Maynooth University are accepted.
• Strong GPA
  or
• Acceptance to a recognized university offering a 4-year undergraduate degree program, together with completion of the first year of that undergraduate program
  or
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
  or
• SAT/ACT Score
  or
• IGCSE, A-Level Diploma
  • Maynooth University generally accepts GCE A-Level grades of BBB and BCC. The accepted grade averages vary between departments, so it is worth reviewing the department-specific requirements once you have decided on a program. You can contact us to learn about the required courses for your chosen program.
• English Proficiency Certificate
  • An English proficiency certificate obtained through English language tests such as IELTS, PTE Academic, CAE/CPE, or TOEFL iBT
• Official transcripts listing all courses taken and grades received during high school

To apply to a graduate program at Maynooth University, you must meet the following requirements.

• 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
• Strong GPA
• English Proficiency Certificate
  • An English proficiency certificate obtained through English language tests such as IELTS, PTE Academic, CAE/CPE, or TOEFL iBT
• Official transcripts listing all courses taken and grades received during undergraduate study
• Depending on the program-specific admission requirements, a GRE/GMAT score may be required.