Study Abroad Maynooth University: Ranking, Courses, Admission, Fees, Scholarship & Placements

Maynooth University: Ranking, Courses, Admission, Fees, Scholarship & Placements

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Maynooth University has been among the top educational institutes in Ireland, with its consistent international records and ranks since its inception in 1977. It has over 15000 students, coming from almost 100 countries. It creates a diverse culture in the university, with the scope to mingle with students from different countries and know them. In this, there are almost 11500 UG students. 

Over time, there has been improvement in the ranks, and it is due to its high-quality education, the greater scope of research, and the placement opportunities it offers to the graduates. Also, the university has improved in internationalization, giving students a better scope to excel and explore in the professional world. 

The main campus is at the heart of the Dublin city 

On campus, there are fitness facilities, theatres, labs, cafes, clubs and societies, bookshops, and restaurants. It can encourage active student life. The University offers almost 50 master's degree programs to 1800 students. 

Maynooth University Highlights 

As per the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the University is at 400 to 500th position in 2023 
According to 2023 QS World University Rankings, it is at 801 to 1000th position 
As per the Young University Rankings, Maynooth University is in the 106th position 
The US News and World Report states that the University is at 1254th position as of 2023 
As per the Shanghai ranks, the University was in 1236th position as of 2022

Maynooth University Admission 

The University has a moderately high acceptance rate of 73%. Students with good academic records are likely to get a chance to pursue their degree program at the university. It takes almost 4 weeks to get an interview call after applying. It invites applications during the spring and fall season in a year. 

UG Admission

The application will be through the portal of the Central Application Office
The application fee is 35 EUR
All academic records of higher secondary education

PG Admission

The application fee is 50 EUR
The candidates have to apply through the Postgraduate Application Centre
Candidate has to furnish all academic records of the bachelor's degree

Eligibility

UG Program

GPA or aggregate: 75%
Valid passport
Academic reference letter
Statement of purpose
ACT: 26
SAT – 1200
English language proficiency scores:
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 95
PTE - 62
English: 70%
Duolingo - 120

PG Program

GPA grade: 55% to 60%
Letters of reference (2)
Statement of purpose
Valid Passport
Interview
English language proficiency:
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 95
Duolingo - 120
PTE - 62

Maynooth University Programs

UG Programs

BA In local studies
BA in community studies
BBS in business management and global cultures
BBS in marketing and global cultures
Bachelor of Social Sciences
Bachelor of Applied Social Studies
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Media Studies
B. Sc. In Biotechnology
B. Sc in Biological and biomedical sciences
BA in finance
BA in accounting and finance
BBS in Marketing
BBA in marketing and German Studies
BBS in entrepreneurship
BSC - Mathematics and Computer Science
BSc multimedia, mobile, and web development
BSC product design and innovation
BA in international economics

PG Programs

MA in Anthropology
MA in Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies
MA in Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice
MA in Cultural Differences and Transnational Processes
MA in French
MA in Geography
MA in German
MA in Philosophy
MA in Sociology
M. Litt. In Sociology
Higher diploma in professional accounting
MA in literature of Engagement
M. Litt. In Geography
LL.M. in International Justice
LL.M. in International Business Law
MS in Immunology and Global Health
MS in Business Analytics
MS in Business Management
Master of Engineering in Electronic Engineering - Embedded and Wireless Systems

Maynooth University Accommodation

The full-time degree program students who register with Maynooth University can avail of the accommodation service. There are 4 types of housing residence. The cost of living goes as follows:

Type of residence	Monthly rent in EUR
Off-campus	500 to 700
On campus	652

Maynooth University Cost

The cost of studying at the University can range from 13,000 to 17,000 EUR yearly.

Cost of Course

There are 34 academic departments, such as philosophy, arts, Celtic studies, science and technology, and social science. The popular options with fees are as follows:

Programs	Fees in EUR
Masters in Accounting	EUR 14770
Masters of Law in International Business	EUR 14000
Master of Science [M.S], Finance	EUR 15000
Master of Science [M.S], Data Science and Analytics	EUR 15000
Master of Science [M.S], Strategy and Innovation	EUR 14770

Cost of Living

Expense	Cost in EUR
Food	1980
Utilities	500
Rent	5870
Tuition Fee	13000 to 17000
Books	540
Mobile phone	270
Clothes and medical	675
Travel	450
Social life or miscellaneous	1152
Total	11437

Maynooth University Scholarship

Academic scholarships for undergraduate students at Maynooth University are:

New Engineering Scholarship - W.A. Barrett Scholarship in Engineering

The scholarship is a joint offering from the Barrett family and Earthridge International
The grant of the scholarship is €3,000
First-year students can get it by taking a level 8 course

Entrance Scholarship 2024

It was for new students pursuing degrees like bachelor of psychology, arts, primary education, and others
It gives €1,000 grant
First-year students can avail it
Eligible candidates should have 575 points in the concerned subject

However, the eligible point required for the scholarship varies from one subject to another

Entrance Scholarship for MH103 Bachelor of Music

The scholarship is given in September
The candidate scoring the top in the online audition is eligible for the grant
The grant amount is €1,000

University of Sanctuary Scholarship

The University of Maynooth is a University of Sanctuary
The main idea is to promote the welcome of refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers

Intel Women in Technology Scholarships

The female undergraduates of the university are eligible
It is for candidates who are pursuing level 8 degrees in physics, electronic engineering, or computer science

Credit Union Undergraduate Scholarship

It gives 1000 grant for the first year of the study program
Students pursuing a third-level course full-time are eligible

Maynooth University Placement 

The University plans for a collaborative program to help students and the faculty. It is mainly to help the students get better options in professional work and go for the option that best aligns with their study program. The duration of a placement is to help a student hone their skills and get to understand the academic curriculum best. The better their experience, the more they become competent for employability. 

Both small and medium enterprises are among the placement partners of the University. It includes government departments, international enterprises, semi-state entities, and municipal corporations. As there are diverse study programs that the students go for, the University helps the students to enhance their experience. 

The placement programs include growth-related activities for the students to be able to hone their skills, prepare for communication, learn to solve problems, understand the effectiveness of teamwork, and the key to time management. As the university is among the top 5 Irish universities, graduates can expect a pay scale of almost 115000 EUR monthly. However, the salary structure of graduates from different degree programs can be as follows: