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This page contains information about the CAO and the steps you will follow as you make your way to becoming an undergraduate student at MU.

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.

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.