Study Abroad | Maynooth University

Students interested in coming to Maynooth University as a Study Abroad student can apply to Maynooth University for one semester or one academic year.

If you wish to be an exchange student, you must first be nominated to Maynooth University by your home school Coordinator/Advisor.
If your home school does not have a partnership with Maynooth University, you can apply through one of the Study Abroad Providers we work with.

Apply for the FALL & FULL YEAR 2020/2021 now!

Application Deadlines:

Full Academic Year and Fall semester: 31st May
Spring semester: 31st October

Required documents:

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)

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 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 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 access.office@mu.ie 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.

How to Apply?

Students interested in coming to Maynooth University as a Study Abroad student can apply to Maynooth University for one semester or one academic year.

If you wish to be an exchange student, you must first be nominated to Maynooth University by your home school Coordinator/Advisor.
If your home school does not have a partnership with Maynooth University, you can apply through one of the Study Abroad Providers we work with.

Apply for the FALL & FULL YEAR 2020/2021 now!

Application Deadlines:

Full Academic Year and Fall semester: 31st May
Spring semester: 31st October

Required documents:

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)

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 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 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 access.office@mu.ie 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.

Study Abroad at Maynooth and Change the Way You see the World!

Would you like to experience a truly immersive semester abroad, discover a new culture, forge lasting friendships, gain confidence and graduate prepared for the workforce? If your answer is 'yes', then the Study Abroad program at Maynooth University is the perfect fit for you! Please use the links below to navigate through information on the selective suite of classes available and for information on how to apply.

Email studyabroad@mu.ie with any questions!

Fall & Full Year 2020/2021 application is now open - APPLY HERE!

Interested in an internship? Learn more about our Semester Plus Internship programme.
Check out our Orientation line-up this January 2020:

Semester Dates:

Spring Semester 2020:
Accommodation Move-In: From January 27th
Social Events begin Tuesday January 28th
Orientation: January 29th, 30th & 31st
Classes Commence: February 3rd
Mid-Term Break: March 16th-20th (Study Week)
Easter Vacation: April 13th-17th
Lectures finish: May 8th
May 15th-June 5th (At the latest): Exams
Accommodation Move-Out: Saturday June 6th (by 12 noon)

Fall & Full Year 2020/2021:
Accommodation move in: from Sept. 13th
Orientation: September 16th, 17th & 18th
Classes commence: September 21st
Study week: October 26th - 30th
Lectures finish: December 18th
(Semester one only students complete assessment by this date & can return home from Dec. 19th).

Examination period: (Full Year students only): January 8th - 23rd 2021
Accommodation move out (Full Year students): June 5th 2021

Spring 2020 application deadline: October 31st 2019

Fall 2020 & Full Year 2020/21 application deadline: May 31st 2020

*all dates are subject to change, with as much advance notice as possible given.
*Examination dates are released in April each year.

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