Student Numbers
2021/22
15,180 | Students |
1,885 | Taught Postgraduates |
580 | Research Postgraduates |
Our students study with us from over 100 countries |
Maynooth University is the national leader in university participation with highest proportions among universities in Ireland of Access students
Student Demographics
2021/22
16% Postgraduate | |
11% Flexible Learners (Part-time) |
Staff Numbers
2021/22
643 | Academic and research staff |
593 | Administrative, professional and technical staff |
Gender Pay Gap Reporting in Ireland
All higher education institutions in Ireland are required to report under the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021 which came into operation on 31 May 2022 (see the Irish Statute Book for more information.
Our Gender Pay Gap reports are located here along with information on our actions to address differences.
Rankings
Ranked #1 in Ireland
Maynooth University in 2022 ranked # 1 in Ireland in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Best Young University Rankings. This success follows on from Maynooth’s strong performances in other THE rankings, including being named among the top 600 universities in the world.
Alumni
Over 70,000 alumni across the globe.
Library Collection
The University Library provides access to over 850,000 ebooks, 95,000 ejournals, 300 databases and over 460,000 print publications