In an increasingly global market, employers are looking to hire people who are familiar with other cultures, languages and countries.

    At Maynooth University all students have an opportunity to study abroad, either for a full academic year, (thereby graduating with an international degree),or for a semester during their degree.
     
    Maynooth University has connections with almost 200 universities in Europe, Asia, Australia, and North & South America. Each academic department has an International Coordinator who works closely with the university’s International Office to provide support to students who wish to study abroad during their degree.
     
    Benefits to studying abroad

    • Enhanced employment opportunities for graduates with an international degree
       
    • A different academic experience - other countries will have different perspectives, teaching methods, or ways of analysing things that have been influenced by their culture and society
       
    • Increased familiarity with other cultures, languages, and countries
       
    • International friendships
       
    • As an exchange student at an international university, you will not have to pay local tuition fees, all you have to pay is your Maynooth University registration fee