ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    To ensure all students can thrive academically, Maynooth University requires applicants whose first language is not English to demonstrate their proficiency in English. This can be done by submitting results from recognised tests such as IELTS or an equivalent accepted qualification.

    English Language Test Undergraduate Postgraduate
    IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band   6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band
    Duolingo English Test (DET) 120 with no less than 110 in literacy, conversation and comprehension subscores and no less than 95 in production. (This lower production subscore applies to non-EU applicants only) 120 with no less than 110 in literacy, conversation and comprehension subscores and no less than 95 in production
    International Baccalaureate EnglishA1, A2, or B5atHigher Level (4at either Level if presenting IB through English)NOTE:Applicants whose school-leaving examinations are more than two years old should present additional proof of English N/A
    Pearson Test of English 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section
    TOEFL paper-based test N/A N/A
    TOEFL internet-based test  iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in all other sections iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section
    Cambridge Proficiency Cert. 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) 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 Cert. 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) 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)
    Cambridge First Cert. 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English First Certificate, Grade A (CEFR Level C1) N/A
    ETAPP C1 or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) C1 or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2)
    Oxford Test of English 140 with no less than 125 in each skill 140 with no less than 125 in each skill
    Trinity College London ISE ISE III with at least merit in each skill category ISE III with at least merit in each skill category