The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC) is used to apply for:Postgraduate courses in a number of colleges (Maynooth University, DCU, UCC, WIT, and 3UPartnership).Professional Master of Education (centralized application) in the 4 NUI universities (Maynooth University, UCD, UCD, and NUI Galway).Professional Master of Education at DCUHSE / Public Health Nursing (postgraduate courses).Higher Diploma in Midwifery.

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Maynooth University [MU] 2023-2024 Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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In 2022, Maynooth University was the first preference of around 48% of international students seeking admission in Ireland. The university has a total enrollment of 13,700 students comprising around 11,450 UG and 2,240 PG-level students. Applications at Maynooth University are invited twice a year- Fall and Spring season. The online application portals for UG and PG students open on November 1 of the previous year. The university offers applicants a chance to include up to three programs in one application form.

International applicants are required to fulfill additional requirements such as an IELTS score of 6.5, proof of financial report, Ireland Student Visa. Supporting documents like a statement of purpose, a recommendation letter are an equally significant part of an application package. A good SOP can definitely increase your chances of admission at Maynooth University.

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MU Highlights
MU Admission Deadlines
MU International Admission
3.1 English Language Proficiency
3.2 Visa Process
MU UG Admission
MU PG Admission
6.1 Popular PG Courses
FAQs

Highlights

Application Portal	Online Application via PAC
Application Fee	Undergraduate - 30 EUR; Graduate - 50 EUR
Mode of Payment	Visa/ Credit/ Laser card
English Proficiency Test	TOFEL, IELTS, PTE
% of international student	17%
Academic Calendar	Semester based
Intake Season	Fall and spring
Work Experience	Required for graduate programs
Financial Aid	Scholarships, loans, work-study, grants

Maynooth University Admission Deadlines

Maynooth University invites applications for the fall and spring semesters. International applicants are advised to apply one year before the intended enrollment term.

Semester	Fall Intake	Spring Intake
Undergraduate Courses	May 31	October 31
Graduate Courses	May 31	October 31

Maynooth University International Student Admissions

International students must hold a completed a recognized School Leaving examination which is equivalent to Irish Leaving Certificate. Students must meet the country-specific admission requirements as well as fulfill English language requirements.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

International students who are non-native speakers of English must provide proof of English language proficiency for admission to undergraduate or graduate programs. The accepted tests and minimum score requirements are as follows:

Test	Minimum Requirements for UG	Minimum Requirements for PG
IELTS	6.5	6.5
TOEFL (IBT)	92	95
TOEFL (PBT)	560	585
PTE	59	62

Ireland Student Visa Process

International students require a Study Visa to study in Ireland, which is obtained when students are accepted by Maynooth University and issued an Acceptance Letter. Students need to apply for the Ireland Student Visa through the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) website and then schedule for the interview with the Irish Consulate in their home country or through a video conference with the required documents.

Documents required by the student for applying for the Student Visa are :

Letter of Acceptance issued by Maynooth University
Transcripts from previous academic institutions attended
English Language Proficiency Scores
A current passport/travel document
2 colored passport-sized photographs
Medical Insurance
Financial Support Statements
Immunization records

Maynooth University Undergraduate Admissions

Maynooth University mainly offers undergraduate degrees in Arts and Science with a wide variety of subject choice. Students seeking admission to undergraduate programs must have completed secondary level education and submit up-to-date transcripts with descriptions of courses taken. Over 10,000 students are enrolled in various undergraduate-level courses.

Where to Apply: Central Application Office (CAO)
Application Fee: 30 EUR
Admission Requirements: The documents required for admission to undergraduate programs are as follows:

Transcripts or certificates from secondary level education
English language test score (if English is not your first language)
2 academic references
Personal statement

The academic requirements for UG courses are similar for all programs but vary for different countries. The requirements for a few countries are tabulated below:

Country	Requirement for admission
India	Completion of XII standard with 75% and 70% in English
China	Senior Secondary certificate with minimum 75%
Malaysia	Malaysian school certificate with grades of A-level

Maynooth University Graduate Admissions

Maynooth University offers 50 master's courses to around 1,800 students. All prospective applicants for graduate-level programs must hold a completed bachelor’s degree or be in the final year of study. Applicants must be able to provide complete academic records including name, the title of degree, date of completion, degree-awarding body, etc.

Where to Apply: Postgraduate Application Centre (PAC)
Application Fee: 50 EUR

The following table represents admission requirements for various master’s degree programs

Requirements	MSc Business Analytics	MSc Economics	MSc International Business	MSc Marketing
Academic Qualification	50%-59% in relevant bachelor’s program	60% to 65% in Economics degree at UG-level or equivalent	50% to 59% in non-business UG degree	50% to 59% in business degree or equivalent
IELTS Score	6.0	6.5	6.0	6.0
References	2 References (Academic or Professional)	2 Academic References	2 Academic References	2 Academic References
Personal Statement	Required	Required	Required	Required
Work Experience	3 years (if UG degree is not relevant); 10 years (if you have a diploma, not UG degree)	Not required	Not required	5 years (if UG degree is non-business related); 10 years (if you have a diploma, not UG degree)
Interview	Required	Required	Required	Required

An acceptance email will be sent to the email address entered on the application form on a rolling basis. Applicants should receive an admission decision within 4 weeks of submitting the application. Failure to submit the supporting documents on time will delay the application processing time.

Selected applicants will have to make a payment of 200 EUR as a security deposit for the program that they have applied for. Deposit is deducted from the overall fee for your program. The deposit will be returned if requirements are not fulfilled for the course. Applications for admission to the Maynooth University are critically analyzed to make sure that only eligible students are admitted.

FAQs

Ques. How do I pay my fees at Maynooth University?

Ans. Fees can be paid online through the student web portal, once you are aware of your 8 digit student number and password.

Ques. Is Maynooth University still accepting applications for September 2023?

Ans. Yes, the Maynooth University continues to accept and assess applications for the September 2023 intake.

Ques. What is PAC?

Ans. The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC) is used to apply for:

Postgraduate courses in a number of colleges (Maynooth University, DCU, UCC, WIT, and 3UPartnership).
Professional Master of Education (centralized application) in the 4 NUI universities (Maynooth University, UCD, UCD, and NUI Galway).
Professional Master of Education at DCU
HSE / Public Health Nursing (postgraduate courses).
Higher Diploma in Midwifery.

Ques. Can I apply for more than one course through one application?

Ans. Yes, you can apply for 3 courses through a single application. Courses must be selected from the available taught master’s, research Ph. D, diplomas and certificate programs.

Ques. How many students are there in Maynooth 2022?

Ans. Maynooth University is Ireland's fastest-growing university with around 10,000 students including 1,500 taught postgraduate and professional students and 400 doctoral students.

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Amit Anchalia

Maynooth UniversityM.S Data Science and AnalyticsApril 3, 2021

6.8 /10

Analitycal Attitude

Overview

It has course what I was interested in and it is one of the top University in Ireland.

Scholarship

academic: 8/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 9/10

placement: 8/10

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Tasneem Ahmed

Maynooth UniversityM.Sc climate changeApril 2, 2021

7.5 /10

The silent Change

Overview

Ireland is a very peaceful and beautiful country .Maynooth University is the best university in Ireland for climate research and hence was the ideal choice for me as I wanted a career in climate sciences and was hoping to undertake a master's abroad. This course ,which I am currently pursuing, M.Sc in climate change is offered by ICARUS (Irish climate analysis and research units) which is a forerunner in climate research in Ireland .The professors teaching us are leading scientists, some of them being lead authors in the intergovernmental panel on climate change (IPCC).What I mostly liked about my course is that it is more learning based .The modules are a blend of science, policies, statistics and data analysis, thus it is interdisciplinary. This is the most attractive feature of the course. Maynooth University has the highest student satisfaction rates and the best international office with a thriving international student community and last but not the least the campus is breathtaking !

Scholarship

yes, I am in receipt of 50% Maynooth University International scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to International students purely on the basis of academic performance throughout ,no separate application is required for this . Additionally there is a 2000 euros taught masters scholarship which requires a separate application in a platform called "PAC". This can only be done if a student has been successfully accepted into a program.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 7/10

placement: 8/10

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