All applicants (except EU occasional and non-EU students) for 1st year undergraduate study at Maynooth University (plus MH004 Advanced Entry to 2nd year) must apply through the Central Applications Office.
The Central Applications Office (CAO) processes applications to undergraduate level 8 (and level 6/7) courses in Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) - including Maynooth University (MU). MU offers level 8 degree courses through the CAO. Decisions regarding admission to undergraduate courses are made by the HEIs who instruct CAO to make offers to successful candidates.
There are different CAO applicant groups - such as Leaving Cert students, mature applicants, QQI applicants - and separate assessment processes apply depending on your applicant group. For information about the assessment process that applies to your group visit our how to apply page.
CAO late applications are those which are received by the CAO after 5pm on 1 February 2024. The closing date for late applications is 5pm on 1 May 2024, subject to the restrictions listed in the CAO handbook. The online facility for late applications opened on the 5 March 2024 at 12:00 noon and closes on May 1st.
A fee of €60 applies.
Apply via the CAO website.