The University is a wonderful place to learn. The teaching is excellent, delivered by leading international researchers who are committed and connected to their students. We have a strong campus community with a student-centred and collegial ethos. These characteristics together create a student experience that is uniquely Maynooth.
- #501 Ranking
- 45 Bachelors
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- Maynooth University is an internationally recognised institution located 25 kilometres outside of Dublin, Ireland.
- Maynooth University is recognised among the top 400 universities in the world
- Maynooth University continues to be a national leader in the commercialisation of research.
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (14)
- B.A. Arts
- B.A. Community Studies
- BSocSc Community and Youth Work
- B.A. Local Studies
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.A. Psychology
- B.Sc. Quantitative Finance
- Bachelor Social Science
Business & Management (13)
- BBS Entrepreneurship
- B.A. Finance
- BCL Law and Business
- BBS Marketing
- B.Sc. Quantitative Finance
- Bachelor Social Science
Computer Science & IT (10)
- B.Sc. Computational Thinking
- B.Sc. Data Science
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (10)
- B.Sc. Biotechnology
- B.Sc. Computational Thinking
- B.Sc. Quantitative Finance
Education & Training (7)
Applied Sciences & Professions (5)
- B.A. Community Studies
- BSocSc Community and Youth Work
- B.A. Local Studies
- Bachelor Social Science
Arts, Design & Architecture (5)
- B.A. Arts
- B.A. Media Studies
- BMus Music
Law (5)
- BCL Law and Business
- L.L.B. Laws
Engineering & Technology (4)
Medicine & Health (2)
Humanities (1)
Journalism & Media (1)
- B.A. Media Studies
About
History
Its distinctive features and character owe much to its unique history and heritage. Maynooth University was formally established as an autonomous university as recently as 1997, yet traces its origins to the foundation of the Royal College of St. Patrick in 1795, making it, simultaneously, Ireland’s youngest university and one of its oldest educational institutions.
Education
We can achieve this transformative change in undergraduate education only because its guiding principles are so embedded in our ethos and practice as an institution, and only because of the strength of our existing curriculum, our forefront research and subject expertise, and the quality of our current student experience at Maynooth. While strengthening our curriculum to reflect contemporary needs, the reimagined Maynooth curriculum allows our students to do more of what Maynooth does best: complement deep knowledge of their subjects with a broad perspective, and learn how to think and work in a way that makes a real difference to the world around them.
Research
Maynooth University is a research-intensive university and, as such, research and scholarship are fundamental to our mission: research contributes to the advancement of human knowledge and understanding, addresses major societal challenges, infuses our teaching and enthuses our students.
Career
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.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2022
501 -100
2021
401 -100
2020
301
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2022
751 -50
2021
701
2020
701
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2022
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2021
941 -124
2020
817
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
Accommodation close to the conference site in Maynooth is available at special delegate rates (a lot of rooms have been held but this is not unlimited so we advise you to book early especially if you wish to avail of the mid-priced options).
A number of self-catering rooms and some mid priced rooms can be booked on campus and in nearby hotels.
A wide range of other accommodation options are available in Dublin city.
Library services
In the library, we are dedicated to helping you with your research and studies during your time in University. Our services reflect this dedication as we aim to provide you with an appropriate and comfortable environment which combines study and social spaces for both individual and group study.
Medical services
Maynooth University supports the aims and provisions of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and other relevant legislation.
The University is committed to complying with all relevant legislation. It recognises that it has a responsibility and duty to provide, as far as is reasonably practicable, to its staff and students a safe and healthy work environment.
Student Life
Campus life
Your time at university is not only for academic achievement. It is also a time for personal development, for fun and for friendship.
Maynooth University has a reputation for being a particularly friendly University. The community atmosphere around the town and campus is what our students love about the University.
Your years at college mark a crucial time in your personal as well as your academic development. We have established a number of support mechanisms to promote the welfare of all our students during their time at Maynooth. Experienced staff are available, across a range of services, to provide advice, support and guidance, if and when you need it.
Sports facilities
Our Student Centre and Sports Centre provide a base for over 100 clubs and societies, overseen by our highly active Students’ Union. So whether you’re seeking adventure, fitness, relaxation or fun, make sure to get involved in the many areas of student life open to you.
Student clubs
Clubs and Societies are the lifeblood of student activity on campus. Clubs (Sporting) and Societies (Non-Sporting) are groups run by students for the benefit of their fellow students. The University Capitation Committee, which has staff and students members, oversees the administration and funding of all officially recognised clubs and societies on campus.
Accreditation
- Certificate of Participation issued by the Education Centre, with a listing of the CPD workshops attended over the two years. All the CPD workshops are listed on the certificate, including a record of those attended.
- University accreditation option, leading to M.Ed. in Innovative Learning. In this case the full process takes 3 years
Student Reviews
Fastest growing law school in Ireland.
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
My experience at Maynooth has been an excellent one. I felt that the LLB programme was practical and the faculty was both experienced and engaging. The campus is beautiful and had an excellent selection of useful and interesting modules.
An Excellent Experience
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
From my experience at Maynooth University I have had a really positive experience from this university as I come from a back ground of being a single mother they have been so supportive and excellent feed back from the lectures and excellent delivery from the lectures and when needed extra support it is there, they will help you push to your best confident self in anything...
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Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
Maynooth university was overall exceptional in their deliverance of online lectures and support systems for students throughout the duration of the corona virus. The time that I did manage to spend on campus was always productive and a safe place to study in peace or socialise with class mates. One of my favorite aspects of the university was it’s student union which...
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