Maynooth, Ireland
Ireland's newest university, built around the country's historic national Catholic seminary.
Maynooth became a university in its own right only in 1997, though its roots trace back to St Patrick's College, founded in 1795 as Ireland's national seminary for training Catholic priests — making it one of the oldest institutions with one of the youngest university charters. It's particularly known for Computer Science and Psychology.
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ABB (A Level) · IB 30
Solid tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.
€15,000–€22,000/yr
mid tier for Ireland — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.
English
campus campus, Maynooth
Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Maynooth's financial aid office.
Irish universities commonly offer international entrance scholarships as a fixed award (not a full-ride) for strong entry grades, alongside a small government scholarship scheme.
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Computer Science
⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years (Level 8 Honours Bachelor's)
Typical entry: Requires Mathematics
Business
⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years (Level 8 Honours Bachelor's)
Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended
Education
⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years (Level 8 Honours Bachelor's)
Humanities
⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years (Level 8 Honours Bachelor's)
Social Sciences
⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years (Level 8 Honours Bachelor's)
Durations are typical for Ireland — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.
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IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)
Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
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Build my Ireland shortlist →Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Maynooth as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.
As a typical benchmark for international entry, Maynooth expects around ABB at A Level or 30 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Maynooth's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Maynooth's own admissions page before applying.
International tuition at Maynooth typically falls in the €15,000–€22,000/yr range (mid tier for Ireland). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Maynooth's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.
Maynooth follows Ireland's typical intake calendar: September, with applications generally due 1 february (normal deadline). A change-of-mind window to amend course choices stays open until 1 July. Always verify the exact date on Maynooth's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.
Ireland universities, including Maynooth, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
Ireland's newest university, built around the country's historic national Catholic seminary. Maynooth became a university in its own right only in 1997, though its roots trace back to St Patrick's College, founded in 1795 as Ireland's national seminary for training Catholic priests — making it one of the oldest institutions with one of the youngest university charters. It's particularly known for Computer Science and Psychology.
Yes — Maynooth accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Ireland University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Maynooth and every other Ireland university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.
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