INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS STUDENT EXPERIENCE

90% Satisfied

90% of our international students are satisfied with Learning according to the International Student Barometer 2023

Ranked no.1

MU was ranked 1st in Ireland and 85th in the world in the Times Higher Education Young Universities Rankings 2023

93% Employed

93% of our graduates are employed or in further study within nine months of graduation, according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2023

90% Satisfied

90% of our international students are satisfied with Learning according to the International Student Barometer 2023

Ranked no.1

MU was ranked 1st in Ireland and 85th in the world in the Times Higher Education Young Universities Rankings 2023

93% Employed

93% of our graduates are employed or in further study within nine months of graduation, according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2023

Academic and English-Language Requirements for non-EU citizens

International applicants must have a recognised primary (undergraduate) degree which is considered equivalent to an Irish university primary degree. Some programmes may have additional requirements.

English Language Test	Postgraduate
Duolingo English Test (DET)	120 with no less than 110 in literacy, conversation and comprehension subscores and no less than 95 in production
IELTS	6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band
Pearson Test of English	63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section
TOEFL internet-based test	iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section
Cambridge Proficiency Certificate	176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English. Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2)
Cambridge Advanced Certificate	176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2)
ETAPP	C1 or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2)
Oxford Test of English	140 with no less than 125 in each skill
Trinity College London ISE	ISE III with at least merit in each skill category

How to Apply:

Non-EU students can apply for admission to our postgraduate programmes directly through our online application system. For more information on entry requirements and the application process see here

The Graduate Work Visa Scheme

After completing a degree programme at Maynooth University, international students can apply for the Graduate Work Visa Scheme.

This enables students to remain in Ireland for up to two years after they graduate to actively seek full-time employment. During this time, students may also apply for further permission to remain in the state under green card or work permit arrangements. More information here

Non-EU students can submit their applications directly to Maynooth University. For more information on entry requirements and the application process see here

Financial Aid

North American students (citizens or permanent residents) may apply for US aid to fund their studies at Maynooth University, including the US Federal Direct Loan Program, Sallie Mae private loans, and Veterans Affairs Benefits.

Please see here

Contact:

Email : International.office@mu.ie Tel : +353 1708 3868

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS