MU, Ireland – Fall/Spring

Study Abroad Program Overview

Eligibility Criteria

• Students must have completed at least one semester (minimum 12 semester credit hours) of college
• level coursework at the time of application
• 2.5 GPA or higher
• Students must be at least 18 years of age

About the Program

Maynooth University is Ireland’s fastest growing university with over 11,000 students from more than 90 countries. MU is located on the fringes of Dublin in the quaint town of Maynooth, Ireland’s only university town. MU boasts a tradition of academic excellence in the humanities and sciences tracing back to 1795.

Maynooth offers a suite of selective programs across the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics and the Sciences. Please visit the website for a comprehensive overview of the exciting programs open to Maynooth study abroad students.

Why Ireland?

- A friendly, safe, beautiful country.

- Vibrant and youthful with over 350 music, arts, film and food festivals annually.

- Rich archaeological heritage: Ireland is home to several UNESCO World Heritage sites. From magical castles to enchanted ruins to ancient tombs, Ireland has it all.

- Rich cultural heritage: the country that gave the world Oscar Wilde, Dracula and Gulliver’s Travels has no end of cultural offerings from museums to art galleries and theatres.

- Breathtaking land, sky and seascapes: countless miles of unexplored unspoiled terrain await you in a country that’s got as many sheep as it has people! Some of Game of Thrones’ most memorable scenes were shot here!

- Fantastic food: from traditional Irish food to chic brunch spots offering an array of local and international cuisine, a delightful culinary experience awaits you in Ireland.

- The perfect gateway to Europe: quick and inexpensive travel to Europe’s capital cities.

- Direct, affordable flights from Ireland to the US.

- Home to the world’s leading tech, pharmaceutical and financial services companies.

Why Maynooth University?

World-class teaching facilities & small class sizes.

Diverse, flexible, selective curriculum that enables you to match your study abroad options with your home university program.

ECTS assessment lends itself to easy conversion into other credit systems.

High-quality on-campus accommodation and diverse meal plans.

State-of-the-art library facilities.

A vibrant social scene: Over 100 Clubs & Societies.

Comprehensive Student Support Services, including a Buddy Program.

Ranked by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings among the top 200 most international universities.

Named in The Princeton Review Best 381 Colleges as one of the world’s top institutions for 2017.

Ranked 68th among the next-generation of leading universities in the world (Times Higher Ed. Top 150 under 50)

Outstanding International Student Satisfaction Award (Study Portals)

'Outstanding’ score in the International Student Barometer

Focus Area

Cost Does Not Include

• Flights
• Meals
• Books
• Personal Expenses
• Optional Activities