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Maynooth University

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University Overview

Founded in 1997, Maynooth University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Maynooth (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), County Kildare. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland, Maynooth University (NUI Maynooth) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Irish higher education institution. Maynooth University (NUI Maynooth) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 28-year-old Irish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NUI Maynooth also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Maynooth University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Maynooth University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Maynooth University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Maynooth University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) Ollscoil Mhá Nuad
Acronym NUI Maynooth
Founded 1997 Origins date back to 1795
Motto Veritati Fir Fer
Truth Strength Courage
Colours
Mascot
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University Location

Address
Maynooth
W23 F2H6 County Kildare
Ireland
Maynooth University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Maynooth University Phone Number (1) 628 5222
Maynooth University Fax Number (1) 628 9063
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Recognition and Accreditation

Maynooth University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Maynooth University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Education and Youth

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1997


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Maynooth University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Maynooth University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Maynooth University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Maynooth University's academic range and degree level offering.



Maynooth University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Maynooth University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Maynooth University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Maynooth University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Maynooth University.



Maynooth University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Maynooth University's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Maynooth University Admission Info


Maynooth University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Maynooth University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Maynooth University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

Maynooth University has more than 1700 international students.

Maynooth University's Admission Office Admission Office



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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Maynooth University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Maynooth University Size and Profile


Maynooth University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Maynooth University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


Maynooth University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Maynooth University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Maynooth University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported.


Maynooth University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Maynooth University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Maynooth University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Maynooth University Facilities


Maynooth University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Maynooth University's Library


Maynooth University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Maynooth University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Maynooth University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Maynooth University Services


Maynooth University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Maynooth University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Maynooth University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Maynooth University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Maynooth University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Maynooth University Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Maynooth University's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Maynooth University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Maynooth University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • National University of Ireland (NUI)
  • European University Association (EUA)


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