Ireland
Maynooth University
Tuition fee
€13,500–€17,000
QS ranking
750
University ranking
Top 100 Young Universities (THE 2024)
Maynooth University is a public university in Maynooth, Ireland, founded in 1795 (as part of St Patrick's College) and established as an autonomous university in 1997, with about 15,000 students including 2,000+ international students. It offers strong programs and research in humanities, data science, and social justice on a modern campus near Dublin.
Academic programs
Tuition Fees (2025–26)
International tuition fees.
Undergraduate (International)
€13,500–€17,000/year
Postgraduate (International)
€14,000–€18,000/year
PhD (International)
€6,000–€10,000/year depending on programme
Scholarships
Merit- and programme-based awards for international students.
International Merit Scholarship
Up to €3,000.
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES)
Government-funded awards for outstanding international students.
Maynooth University Taught Master's Scholarships
€2,000 for taught master's programmes.
Faculty- and programme-specific awards
Varies by faculty and programme.
External scholarships
External scholarships via Education in Ireland or national governments.
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2024
Top 750 globally.
Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024
Top 100 Young Universities.
Student experience
1st in Ireland for student experience (ISB Survey).
Research strengths
Strong research output in humanities, data science, and social justice.
Required Documents
Academic transcripts and graduation certificates.
Proof of English language proficiency.
Statement of purpose.
Letters of recommendation (1–2).
CV/resume (for postgraduate and PhD).
Research proposal (for PhD applicants).
Student Life and Campus
Historic and modern campus in a vibrant university town near Dublin (25 minutes by train).
International Office support for visas, integration, and academic success.
Student clubs, societies, and cultural activities through MSU.
On-campus accommodation and private housing options nearby.
Green, safe, student-centered environment.
Easy access to Dublin's tech hub, internships, and travel across Ireland and Europe.
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