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.
We have, therefore, fundamentally re-imagined our undergraduate learning experience. Building on our strengths, we have developed a radically different Maynooth model of undergraduate education which is distinctive and challenging—one that is flexibly designed to meet the individual needs of a diverse student body and one that stimulates and supports every student to reach their full potential.
Research at Maynooth University spans the disciplines from the Sciences, the Social Sciences and the Arts. Our scale allows us to work across traditional boundaries to focus on the major societal challenges of the 21st century. We have identified six thematic priorities.
From computer programmers to teachers, scientists to journalists, graduates from Maynooth University go on to a wide variety of careers.
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsWe continue to invest significantly in a wide range of technologically advanced facilities catering for your academic, social and sporting life at university.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I started my educational journey in Maynooth University in 2018 as a mature student. The lectures themselves have been amazing to say the very least. As a mature student I was able to adjust well to college life and was furthermore selected by the students to represent them as a senator in the university. I'm currently in my 3rd year of General science studying chemistry...
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Maynooth university is a really good school. The law faculty are very helpful