International Study Abroad Course List
Please examine the available courses list at the following link: maynoothuniversity.ie/studyabroadprograms
The course list will be updated for 2020/21 in August.
We strongly suggest that you have extra classes approved by your home university in the event that you are not in a position to avail of one or more of your chosen classes.
International Certificates
We are also offering three bespoke Certificate programs to our study abroad students:
- Certificate in International Business
- Certificate in Irish Cultural Heritage
- Certificate in Military Science
Class Approval Process
Students will receive pre-approval for their class choices in advance of arrival.
After acceptance, students will be sent information about our International Module Approval System (IMAS) and will log in during a set period to upload their transcript and select modules.
International Coordinators for each academic department will then log in and accept (or not accept) students into their chosen modules.
IMPORTANT
There is also a 2 week add/drop period at the beginning of each semester to make changes should students wish to do so.
Selective Suite of Classes offered to Visiting Students
Study Abroad at Maynooth for a Semester or Year!
Students interested in coming to Maynooth University as a Study Abroad student can apply to Maynooth University for one semester or one academic year.
Exchange Students
If you wish to be an exchange student, you must first be nominated to Maynooth University by your home school Coordinator/Advisor.
Study Abroad
Apply for the FALL & FULL YEAR 2020/2021 now!
If your home school does not have a partnership with Maynooth University, you can apply through one of the directly or via one of our Study Abroad Providers we work with.
Application Deadlines:
Full Academic Year and Fall semester: 31st May
Spring semester: 31st October
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION:
- Transcript
- Passport photo page scan
- Two academic references (if GPA is below 3.0)
- English language test score (if English is not your first language)
The English language requirements are:
• IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each band)
• TOEFL paper-based (560) or TOEFL IBT (92) (we do not accept TOEFL ITP)
Academic International Coordinators
At Maynooth University, we have an International Coodinator in each Department who is a point of contact for any academic queries, e.g. course content, etc.
You can contact the International Coodinators if you require further academic detail than what is included on our course finder database.
Acceptance Process
ACCEPTANCE EMAILS will be sent to the email address entered on the application form on a rolling basis.
You should receive your acceptance within 4 weeks of applying.
Disability
If you are a student with a disability you can register with the Maynooth University Disability Office for advice and support. You will be allocated a Disability Advisor who will coordinate a range of supports to help you reach your full potential while studying with us.
In order to be allocated to an advisor and avail of these supports, you must register with the Disability Office, which should be done after you receive your acceptance and before arrival in Maynooth.
The registration process is outlined below:
Step 1: Provide Verification of Your Disability/ Specific Learning Difficulty
To register with the Disability Office you must provide verification of your disability, which can either be an Evidence of Disability Form or a Medical Report with the same level of detail. Maynooth University will only accept verification of your disability if it is completed by an accepted Medical Consultant or Specialist within the required timeframe. Your verification of disability must also be signed and stamped by the accepted Medical Consultant/ Specialist or accompanied by the Medical Consultant/ Specialist’s business card or letterhead. Please note, your Evidence of Disability documentation is required in English.
It is advisable to email your Evidence of Disability documentation to [email protected] with the subject line: International: Documentation for Disability Office Registration.
Step 2: Complete the Online Registration Form
The online registration should be completed as soon as possible.
Step 3: Schedule Your Needs Assessment
Schedule your needs assessment with your Disability Advisor. This is a relaxed meeting with your Disability Advisor to discuss the impact of your disability, the course you are studying and some of the supports you may require while studying with us.
Please note, if you wish to avail of Exam Accommodations, the deadline for Exam Accommodations is the first Friday in November for the January exams and the first Friday in March for both the May and August exams.
The Maynooth Residence Office will be your point of contact for all housing-related matters.
Please visit their website to view the apartments and the costs. Please note that study abroad students will apply on a set date and must be sent the unique application link by their home school advsior/coordinator.
In Ireland and at Maynooth University we use the word 'modules' for our classes.
Some info about IMAS.
Link to IMAS