Study Abroad

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.

Whilst the University is closed for teaching for the moment, we are still working hard on preparations for the September 2020 intake. The International Office team are working remotely and answering queries as normal. For Covid-19 updates and guidelines, please review the relevant information in our Covid-19 Info Hub regularly.

Once September dates and teaching plans are confirmed all applicants and partners will be notified by email.
We are still waiting for confirmation of the start date for undergraduate programmes – we are aiming for September 28th, but it will depend on the date of issue of Irish Leaving Certificate exam results, which has not yet been confirmed by the Dept. of Education & Science.

If you have submitted an application for the fall semester, we appreciate your patience as you wait for further details and acceptance letter.
If you do not plan to proceed with studying abroad this fall please email jodi.killackey@mu.ie to confirm your withdrawal.

Email studyabroad@mu.ie with any general questions.

Fall & Full Year 2020/2021 application is now open - APPLY HERE!
Deadline extended until June 30th 2020.

Academic Year 2020/2021 Dates: Subject to change*

Fall Semester 2020:

Accommodation Move-In: From September 13th
Orientation: September 15th - 18th
Classes Commence: September 21st
Study Week: October 26th - 30th
Lectures finish: December 18th*
*Semester one only students complete assessments by this date
Departure Date: December 19th

Examination period: (Full Year students only): January 8th - 23rd 2021
Accommodation Move-Out: Saturday June 5th 2021

Spring Semester 2021:

Accommodation move in: January 25th
Orientation: January 27th - 29th
Classes commence: February 1st
Study week: March 15th - 19th
Easter Break: April 5th - 9th
Lectures finish: May 7th

Examination period: May 14th - 29th
Accommodation move out: June 5th 2021

Fall & Full Year 2020/2021 application deadline: June 30th 2020

Spring 2021 application deadline: October 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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