How to Apply

Apply now for Postgraduate Entry 2023/24

The presentation and videos below provide step-by-step guidance for the postgraduate PAC application process, information on the application process and links to apply.

PAC is an online application system that allows applicants, for a fee of €50, to apply for up to three taught or one research programme at Maynooth University. Programme selection can be from any of our PhD, Research and Taught Masters, Postgraduate Diplomas or Certificate courses. The fee is paid directly to PAC.

Before you submit an application through PAC, please review the course finder so you know what course you are applying for and what date it closes.
Applications for all Maynooth University postgraduate programmes must be made online through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC) at www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

How to Apply for Posgraduate Study [Presentation PDF]

Help and Support with your Postgraduate Application

For queries on postgraduate courses, please contact: pgstudies@mu.ie or Postgraduate Maynooth on Facebook; or call us on 01 708 3467. If you wish to book an appointment to discuss your postgraduate options at Maynooth University please email pgstudies@mu.ie.

For queries or support on the application process, please contact pacinfo@mu.ie.

International (Non-EU) student applications

The Maynooth University Graduate Studies Office reviews all Non-EU student applications. If you are from a Non-EU country and have queries in relation to your application, please contact the Postgraduate Admissions Team at pacinfo@mu.ie

If your query is in relation to Visa Applications and Immigration (excluding offer letters), Non-EU Scholarship Administration (excluding applications), Non-EU Tuition Fees, US Federal Aid or Agent Approval, please contact our colleagues in the International Office at international.office@mu.ie for further assistance.

More information on country specific and English language requirements for International applicants can be found here

Applying for Primary and Secondary School Teaching Postgraduate Programmes

To apply for the Professional Masters of Education (Primary Teaching), complete your online application here http://maestro.mie.ie/appcentre, when the programme opens for applications.

To apply for the Professional Masters in Education (Secondary Teaching), complete your application at the dedicated section of the PAC website for all PME (Secondary) programmes offered within NUI universities: www.pac.ie/pme.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you do not have a Level 8 undergraduate qualification but have significant relevant life and/or professional experience, you may be eligible to apply for admission to a postgraduate programme through our Recognition of Prior Learning Policy. Maynooth University welcomes applications from prospective students via our Recognition of Prior Learning Policy. Follow this link for more information on Recognition of Prior Learning: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/graduate-studies/recognising-professional-experience

Deferring your place on a postgraduate programme

Students wishing to defer a place should read the following:

Please ensure that you have accepted your offer on the PAC application system.
Pay your €200 deposit which will roll over to the new academic year once your deferral has been approved.
Contact the department that you are joining directly letting them know that you wish to defer your place.

How To Apply

Once you have chosen your postgraduate programme(s) , you can visit https://v2.pac.ie/institute/2 to start an application. Applicants will need to apply before the course closing date. There is a €50 application fee for all courses apart from the - Professional Master of Education - (Secondary School/Post-Primary Teacher Training) which has a €100 application fee.

Your application dashboard

This video will show you how to navigate the dashboard for the online application and how to view your applications.

How to upload documents

Scanned copies of the following documents must be uploaded to the online application portal at https://v2.pac.ie/institute/2 in support of your application. Applicants may need to produce the original documents if you are accepted onto a programme and register at Maynooth University. You will need: * Original qualification documents listed on your application including transcripts of results and parchment from institutions other than Maynooth University. * Your valid passport (if you have never studied in Maynooth University before) * Any supplementary items requested for your programme (e.g. written references or personal statement) Tips on writing a personal statement can be found below.

Writing a Personal Statement for Postgraduate Study

Accepting a conditional offer

After you receive an offer you must respond to it by accepting or declining the offer. You must accept your offer in order to reserve your place at Maynooth University. You may be required to pay a non-refundable deposit (€200) which will then be deducted from your fee obligations. Deposits are non-refundable unless the programme doesn’t run. Types of offers: *Firm Offer - means that you have met all the entry requirements for the programme *Conditional Offer - means that you will be accepted if you meet certain additional requirements.

Contact PAC

If you have any difficulty with the application portal please email pachelp@pac.ie or the Maynooth Postgraduate Admissions team pacinfo@mu.ie

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