International

When do I pay my Fees?

Once you have received your acceptance from the International Office, further written instructions will be sent to you.
All International Fees must be paid in full prior to the completion of registration.

How do I pay my fees?

Please use the online payment system at Pay to Study link to pay the relevant fee due. Payment can only be made through the Pay to Study online system unless an alternative payment method is agreed with the University International Office. With this online system, you can make all payments including your deposit, tuition fee, and medical insurance. Students from most countries can pay in your local currency at your local bank, no currency exchange is involved. In most cases, a payment receipt will be emailed to you within 2-3 working days.
Current registered International Students of the University can pay online by logging onto the Student Web Services online web portal.
If you require an individual Invoice - you can do so by completing the External Funding/Employer Funding form - an Invoice will be processed according to the information supplied therein.

INTOC - Group Fee Payment from an official provider or agent.

Group payment by an official provider or agent is also possible - once agreed with the University International Office the Bulk External Funding/Employer Funding Form can be completed. Invoices will be processed according to the detail supplied online.

External - Company - Third Party Funding

An "External Funding/Employer Funding form" is available for completion online https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/student-fees-grants/quick-link-forms-documents/external-funding-employer-funding-form. Once registration is completed the relevant Invoice will then be processed.

University Refund Policy for International Students

A full refund will only be given to students who are rejected a student visa to Ireland. Rejection letter from the relevant Irish visa office must be sent to the University International Office when applying for a full refund.
The University accepts no obligation to refund fees once a student has registered. Students remain liable for fees for the period of registration upto the date they officially withdraw from University by contacting the University Records Office.
Students who wish to withdraw for any other reason after registering at University must contact the University Records Office - part of this procedure involves an exit interview with the University Fees & Grants Office whereby any fee implication and / or refund will be discussed in detail.
Once registered, you can submit your Irish bank account details online by logging onto the Student Web Portal - if you are entitled to any refund or you have been requested to do so by either the International or Fees & Grants Office (i.e. overpayment/deposit, etc etc).

EFT - Refund Policy for G5 Federal Aid recipients

Please ensure to open an Irish Bank Account as soon as possible. Please see Electronic Fund Transfer procedure for details on how to submit your bank details
Once you have received your student I.D. number and personal password - you can log onto the Student Web Services - choose Fees & Grants Menu - choose Student Bank Account Details and enter your Irish IBAN Bank Account.
You can then inform the International Office - Alison.cooke@nuim.ie - that you have submitted same in full and a request will then be sent to start the download process of your G5 Federal Aid funds.
Once the payment is received into the University Irish Fee Bank Account (payments are usually received per semester)- funds for your tuition fee liability will be deducted (per semester) and the remainder will be given to you by EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer) if you account goes into credit. If the funds do not cover your full fee liability you are required to pay the balance due in full by logging onto the Student Web Services - choose Fees & Grants Menu - choose International Office and pay same.
Once the EFT transfer is processed you will receive an email to confirm same to your Maynooth University email address.
EFT related queries can be sent directly to Joan.oriordan@mu.ie.

EFT - Refund Policy for Private Loans (Sallie Mae, Verteran Aid, etc)

Please ensure to open an Irish Bank Account as soon as possible. Please see Electronic Fund Transfer procedure for details on how to submit your bank details.
Once you have received your student I.D. number and personal password - you can log onto the Student Web Services - choose Fees & Grants Menu - choose Student Bank Account Details and enter your Irish IBAN Bank Account.
Once the payment is received in the Fees & Grants Office - it will be brought to the Bank for conversion to Euro and lodged to your student fee account.
Funds for your tuition fee liability will be deducted and the remainder will be given to you by EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer).
Once the EFT transfer is processed in full you will receive an email to confirm same to your Maynooth University email address.
EFT related queries can be sent directly to Joan.oriordan@mu.ie.

EU Fee Status Assessment

All students admitted to National University of Ireland Maynooth can be assessed to determine their fee status - please complete the relevant form i.e. Under or Over 23 years of age, online at https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/student-fees-grants/quick-link-forms-documents. Once assessed you will receive written confirmation from the University and fees will populate accordingly, please note that your fee status will not be re-assessed once you start on said course. A further assessment may be permitted, with a progression from UG to PG registration.
The following flowcharts provide a guide to student eligibility Undergraduate U23 Flowchart Undergraduate O23 Flowchart Postgraduate Student Flowchart
Further information in regard to a student's eligibility to EU tuition fees is available from the relevant section on studentfinance.ie.

Higher Education Authority website is available at: https://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance/course-fees/.

Withdrawing from University

I have registered but I wish to retire/defer/withdraw from my course.

Any student who wishes to retire/defer/withdraw from their course must officially contact the University Records Office. Part of this process involves a student having to have an exit interview with the University Fees & Grants Office where any future fee implications will be discussed in detail. Queries can be directed to Fees.office@mu.ie. Please note that there is no automatic entitlement to a reduction or rebate of fees on medical grounds. Once a student registers on a course they immediately become liable to payment of fees for the period of registration.

UNCW

How do I receive my UNCW payment?

Please ensure to open an Irish Bank Account as soon as possible. Please see Electronic Fund Transfer procedure for details on how to submit your bank details.
Once you have received your student I.D. number and personal passwords - you can log onto the Student Web Services - choose Fees & Grants Menu - choose Student Bank Account Details and enter your Irish IBAN Bank Account.
Once your EFT transfer is processed in full you will receive an email to confirm same to your Maynooth University email address.
EFT related queries should be sent directly to Joan.oriordan@mu.ie.

Duplicate Receipt

How do I apply for an Academic year receipt for the fees I have paid?

You can print an Academic year receipt for the 2013/14 Academic year onwards yourself by logging onto the Student Web Services - go to the Fees & Grants Office menu - choose Revenue Tax Certificate option from the drop-down menu. If you require an Academic year receipt for any year prior to the 2013/14 Academic year you can apply for same online here and it will be sent to you by return post/email. If you need clarification on same please do not hesitate to email us at receipts.fees@mu.ie.

UK referendum result and Maynooth University fees

Students (currently including UK nationals) who meet the criteria for the Exchequer Free Fees Scheme (FFS) set out here will qualify for "Free Tuition Fees".

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