About the office
The International Office (IO) is responsible for managing international partnerships, incoming and outgoing Erasmus+ and non-EU exchange programmes, international marketing and promotion, non-EU international student recruitment and conversion, and the provision of guidance and support pre- and post-entry to the University. The IO also encompasses the Arqus European University Alliance and the Maynooth International Engineering College (MIEC). The office has a commitment to high quality service to all international applicants and students on campus, as well as to Maynooth University students and staff who wish to participate in MU’s outgoing mobility programmes.
The International Office is located on the top floor of Humanity House on the South Campus.
International Office Staff
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Office of Vice President International
- Professor Patrick McCole, Vice President International
- Katerina Koulianou, PA to Vice President International
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International Partnerships & Mobility
- Claire Doran, Director of International Partnerships and Mobility (on career break)
- Brendan Tighe, Director of International Partnerships and Mobility
- Alena Jurikova, Mobility Lead
- Angela McKenna, Erasmus Programme Coordinator
- Patricia Hayden, Non-EU Exchange and Staff Mobility Coordinator
- Siobhan McNutt, Non-EU Exchange, Staff Mobility and Global Opportunities Coordinator (on career break)
- Aimee Crawford, Mobility Officer
- Nina Aftanas, Mobility Officer
- Emma Walsh, Exchange Support in
- Niall McManus, Exchange Support out
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International Recruitment & Conversion
- Bridget Carey, Director International Recruitment and Conversion
- Niamh Kavanagh, International Recruitment
- Deirdre Dunne, Conversion Officer
- Denise Coyne, Study Abroad and Short Term Programmes Officer
- Jodie Killackey, International Officer – Incoming Study Abroad (on career break)
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In-Country reps
- Prerna Bhargava, Senior Regional Advisor – South Asia
- Marcela Tintinago, Regional Advisor – LATAM
- Venkatesh Prasadh, Regional Advisor – South Asia
- Michaela Luedke, Regional Advisor – North America
- Jerry Zheng, Regional Advisor - China
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Maynooth International Engineering College (MIEC)
- Professor Joseph Timoney, Executive Vice Dean
- Professor Xu Wang, Deputy Executive Vice Dean
- Dr Monica Kelly, Postgraduate Taught & Research Programme Development Lead
- Joane Bredin, Academic Liaison
- Ashley Ryan, Operations Liaison
- Louise Lu, Executive Assistant
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Arqus University Alliance
- Ben Finnegan, Arqus Alliance Manager
- Philippa Harper, Arqus Alliance Engagement Coordinator
- Desree Efemuai, Communications and Promotions Coordinator
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International Marketing and Insights
- Alison Cooke, International Marketing and Insights Officer
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International Student Experience, Internationalisation at Home and Events
- Helen Kirrane, International Student Experience
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International Office Operations
- Heather Meldrum, Operations Manager
- Grainne O’Mahony, Finance Administrator
- Lauren Matthews, Front Office Assistant
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Associate Deans International
- Dr Emmanuel Kypraios, Associate Dean for Internationalisation, Faculty of Social Sciences
- Dr Mary Leenane, Lecturer/Assistant Professor, Associate Dean for Internationalisation, Faculty of Arts and Humanities
- Dr Paul Dowling, Lecturer/Assistant Professor, Associate Dean for Internationalisation, Faculty of Science and Engineering
Opening Hours
| Mornings | Monday to Friday | 10:30 to 12:00 |
| Afternoons | Monday to Friday | 14:00 to 16:30 |
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| Contact us | Our team | Maynooth Overseas |
Maynooth University’s Strategic Plan 2023-28
Internationalisation is a key goal of MU’s Strategic Plan 2023-28. The University is committed to enhancing opportunities for all students and staff to think and engage globally, signalling our commitment to world-class, internationally informed education and research. This is an exciting period of growth for the IO, as it will play a key role in achieving this strategic goal. We aim to further internationalise our student population and our campus, expand and diversify our international strategic partnerships, and facilitate international opportunities for all.