Maynooth University traces its roots back to 1795 with the formation of Royal College of St. Patrick. It formally came into existence in 1997 due to the autonomy status making it the 2nd youngest Irish university.
It was formed by the restructuring of National University of Ireland and the college at Maynooth by The Universities Act of 1997. Facts: 1. The university secured a 501-550 rank bracket by QS World University Rankings in 2012. 2. It has a student strength of above 13000. 3. The University is a member of The Irish Universities Association, Universities Ireland, European Association for International Education and many other reputable organizations. 4. The university got 49th rank by Times Higher Education (THE) in their Young Universities list. 5. There were 1700 international students in 2016-17 from 95 countries.

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On-campus facilities: For on campus accommodation, the university offers 4 different halls on campus namely the Courtyard Apartment Complex, Rye Hall, River, and Village. These offers similar facilities some of which are: 1. A kitchen with most kitchen appliances like microwave, fridge, kettle, oven etc. 2. Bedroom options of single bed or bunk bed. Off-campus facilities: You can find various off-campus accommodations at the maynooth area. There are hosting families to private rooms available for you. You can choose according to your budget. And can expect basic facilities like furniture, laundry and meal services in most accommodations. Food facilities (Availability of vegetarian/Indian food): There are moderate amounts of vegan outlets in the city. But we recommend going to supermarkets and making your own meal because eating outside can be expensive. And if you want to eat vegan meals you can look at these places: 1. Red Torch Ginger Maynooth 2. Bistro 53 3. Amber Tree Bistro

Accommodation

Maynooth University has got good ranks and has been well recognised. It is the second youngest university and offers lots of courses with focus on research. The campus Facilities is also very nice, you get the feel of both historic and modern architecture with its two connected campuses. Considering all these, the university is a good choice for students who want to study in Ireland.


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Available scholarships and application procedure for Scholarships The university offers various scholarships for both academic and sports background students. This gives you a lot of opportunities to grab a Scholarship that'll reduce your financial burden. And some of the scholarships offered are: 1. MU Sport Scholarships 2. MU Entrance Scholarship 3. Bachelor of Music MH103 Entrance Scholarship

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Size of campus : 100 acres No. of campuses: 3 Facilities: The University has two connected campuses, one of the ancient type and another modern. 1. They have a large Library which contains about 460,000 publications and 80000 journals. 2. The EDEN centre which caters to students who want to innovate, and change their respective fields. 3. EDEN's major focus is Design, Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Campus safety: The following safety measures are there: 1. Medical facilities and equipment like First aid, defibrillators etc. 2. Fire safety training is also provided, in case of emergencies all the fire safety gear like fire extinguisher and proper procedure is also taught.

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Place description: Kildare has lots of famous racecourses like Punchestown, Curragh, and Naas. It has rising hills, liffey valleys as well as canals as a part of its beautiful scenery. It is also the home to Ernest Shakelton, the world famous Antarctic explorer. Important landmarks/places nearby: If you're coming here for study or just visiting Kildare be sure to check out these attractions:- 1. Irish National Stud & Gardens 2. Castletown House 3. Clonfert Pet Farm 4. St. Patrick's College Crime rate: The crime rate in Ireland is average, leaning towards the safer side. The safety index stands at 54.77 and authorities are also very active in case of any emergencies. Nearby Airports: For traveling from Ireland to any other country follow nearby airports can be of great help: 1. Dublin Airport (15 mi) 2. Daa plc (15 mi) 3. Belfast international Airport (89 mi) Nearby Subways and train stations: As the university is just 25 Km from the main dublin city centre these nearby transits could be very useful to travel there: 1. Maynooth (1.3 Km) 2. Maynooth University, stop 103431 (350 m) 3. Maynooth University, stop 103161 (350 m) 4. Maynooth, St. Mary's Church (850 m)

Location

Internships: You can get a lot of on-campus Internship opportunities as the university offers Internship for engineering students, final year students, summer Internships etc. For Off-Campus too, there are many online marketplaces, as well as University references that can help you to get Internships. Sector: 1. Education 2. Healthcare 3. Finance 4. Defense 5. IT Profiles: Placements Recruiting Companies Google HP Amazon.com Intel Accenture Hewlett Packard IBM SAP

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The weather in Kildare is suitable for you if you like cold weather. Year round the weather ranges from 35°F to 68°F. The winters are cold, long and windy, while summers are short and comfortable. 

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MA European History

MSOCSC Social Science (Rights and Social Policy)

Certificate in Creative Writing for Publication

Certificate in Local History

MA English: Literatures of Engagement

MA Irish History

Postgraduate Diploma in Critical and Creative Media

Higher Diploma in English

BBA Accounting, Finance and Spanish & Latin American Studies

BBA Business Management and Spanish & Latin American Studies

BBA International Business and Spanish & Latin American Studies

BBA Marketing and Spanish & Latin American Studies

Professional Certificate in Spanish for Teaching At Post Primary Level

Postgraduate Certificate in Spanish for Teaching At Post Primary Level

MA Creative Music Technologies

Postgraduate Diploma in Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice

PG Diploma in Sound and Music Computing

Postgraduate Diploma in French for Teaching At Post Primary Level

Postgraduate Diploma in Spanish for Teaching at Post Primary Level

BA Law and Business Management / Bachelor Droit Et Management

Bachelor of Social Science (Community and Youth Work)

MA Geography: Spatial Justice

MA Spanish and Latin American Studies

Master of Social Science MSOCSC (Community and Youth Work)

MSc Immunology & Global Health

Higher Diploma in Social Policy

BBS Business Management and Global Cultures

BSc Computer Science & Software Engineering  (Arts) (CSA)

BSc Pharmaceutical and  Biomedical Chemistry

BSc Computer Science & Software Engineering (CSS)

Professional Certificate in Whistleblowing Law, Practice & Policy

Master of Social Science (Social Work)

MSc Computer Science (Software Engineering) (One Year Programme)

Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Guidance Counselling

Certificate in Directing for Theatre

Certificate in People, Place and Heritage

BA Early Childhood Teaching & Learning (Flexible)

BA Early Childhood Teaching & Learning (Full Time)

BSc Computer Science & Software Engineering

Etudes Juridiques/Legal Studies - Bachelor of Civil Law

B.Ed. Bachelor of Education Primary Teaching (Gaeltacht)

BSc - Mathematics and Computer Science (With Education)

MEd Adult Guidance Counselling

MSc Environmental Psychology

Pg Dip in Educational Leadership and Management (Future Leaders Programme)

Postgraduate Diploma in International Justice and  Law

BSc Business With Sport Science

Bachelor of Social Science

B.Ed. Bachelor of Education - Primary Teaching

BCL (Law and Criminology) (LWC)

Master of Educational Leadership and Management

MSc Business Management

Postgraduate Diploma in International Business Law

Higher Diploma in Science(Software Development)

Certificate in Adult and Community Education

Certificate in Psychology

BA (Applied Social Studies)

BE Electronic Engineering

BA Psychology

Bachelor of Music

BA Accounting and Finance

BBA Accounting Finance and German Studies

BBA Business Management and Chinese Studies

BBA Business Management and French Studies

BBA Business Management and German Studies

BBA International Business and Chinese Studies

BBA International Business and French Studies

BBA International Business and German Studies

BBA Marketing and Chinese Studies

BBA Marketing and French Studies

BBA Marketing and German Studies

BBS International Business and Global Cultures

BBS Marketing and Global Cultures

BBS Business & Accounting

BCL (Law and Accounting) (LWA)

BCL (Law and Business) (LWB)

BSc Biological and Biomedical Sciences

BSc Physics With Astrophysics

BSc Biotechnology

BSc Multimedia, Mobile & Web Development (Arts) (MWA)

BSc Psychology

BSc Theoretical Physics & Mathematics

BSc Product Design (Marketing & Innovation)

Certificate in Global Citizenship Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Anthropology

Professional Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Organizational Change

M.Ed. School Guidance Counselling

MSc Strategic Marketing

MA Anthropology

MA Music Composition

MA Irish Traditional Music

M.Ed. in Adult and Community Education

MA Geography

MA German

MSc Sound and Music Computing

MSc Social Research

MSc Psychology

Postgraduate Diploma in Geography

Postgraduate Diploma in Music Technology

Certificate in Computer Science

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.
We are committed to the development of sporting excellence. In 2022 we awarded over 160 first year sport scholarships. 

The application for a Sports Scholarship at Maynooth University closed on April 1st.

You are welcome to contact the Sports Development Officers at any stage in the year for more details about applying - contact details in the tabs below.

Scholarships are awarded to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Scholarship funding assists 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.

Maynooth University Sports Scholarships

Scholarship funding assists students with sports and university-related expenses (e.g. sporting equipment, travel costs associated with sport).

MU Taught Masters Scholarship

The Department of Economics offers four partial scholarships to those beginning the full-time MSc Economics Programme (PAC Code: MHH52) in September 2023. Two-year Maynooth MSc Economics students (PAC Code: MHH70) who have excelled in the first year of their programme are also eligible to apply. 

Scholarships are merit-based. Two scholarships will be reserved for non-EU students. If no non-EU student receives the award, the resources will be directed to Irish students and to students from other EU countries.

A 2:1 overall result in their level eight honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent)

Edgeworth Graduate Student Scholarship - MSc Economics

We are offering a suite of 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. To apply: 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.

September 2023 Taught Postgraduate Scholarships

One scholarship is available per faculty. The scholarship comprises a 2,000 Euro per year reduction in the undergraduate non-EU tuition fee. (Payment of fees after year one is contingent on successful progression to the next year of the programme. The scholarship does not cover tuition fees for repeat years). To apply: 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. 


September 2023 Undergraduate Scholarships

School of Business is offering six postgraduate level scholarships for September 2023 intake. They comprise a 2,000 Euro per year reduction in the non-EU tuition fee. The scholarship does not cover tuition fees for repeat years. To apply: 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.

School of Business Postgraduate Scholarships

As part of our commitment to attracting a diverse student body Maynooth University is pleased to announce the opportunity to win scholarships towards the cost of our summer school. We will provide a limited number of scholarships worth up to EUR500 against the cost of tuition for our international summer school.

Maynooth University International Summer School Scholarships

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