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    • Opportunities to Study Abroad
    • Career Prospects and Development
    • An Active Campus Life
    • World Class Facilities
    • Maynooth, the Perfect Location

    Students Come First

    Students are at the heart of everything we do. We prioritise your student experience, both academically and socially to ensure that you graduate with the best set of skills to help you succeed in the world, whatever you decide to do.

    A Globally Connected University

    With over a third of academic staff coming from abroad and many of our own academics and graduates working internationally, Maynooth University has built up a wealth of global connections.

    Best Young Irish University

    Maynooth University in 2022 ranked # 1 in Ireland in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Best Young University Rankings.

    Big Issues Being Solved at Maynooth

    Our world leading academics are putting their minds to solving many of the big issues facing Ireland and the world today.

    Opportunities to Study Abroad

    All students have an opportunity to study abroad, either for a full academic year, graduating with an international degree,or, for a semester during your degree

    Career Prospects and Development

    From computer programmers to teachers, scientists to journalists, graduates from Maynooth University go on to a wide variety of careers.

    An Active Campus Life

    Your time at university is not only for academic achievement. Making new friends and pursuing new interests are some of the most rewarding experiences that university has to offer.

    World Class Facilities

    We continue to invest significantly in a wide range of technologically advanced facilities catering for your academic, social and sporting life at university.

    Maynooth, the Perfect Location

    Situated just 25 kilometres west of Dublin city centre, and well serviced by bus and rail routes, Maynooth is Ireland's only university town.

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