Postgraduate EU

BUDGET 2024 - Once details of the schemes announced in today's Budget (10.10.23) have been received we will contact students entitled to same by email to their MU email address.

What are the Postgraduate EU tuition fees for the 2023/24 Academic year:
2023.24 Postgraduate EU & International Fees List (27.09.23)

What are the Postgraduate EU tuition fees for the 2024/25 Academic year:
2024.25 Postgraduate EU & International Fees List (02.11.23)

Once a student registers on a course they immediately become liable to payment of fees for the period of registration up to the date they officially withdraw. Please note that fee blocks are placed on all student accounts with a debit balance owing at the end of an Academic year, this will prohibit further registration and/or graduation (https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/conferring/schedule-ceremonies), until the balance is cleared in full.

The Fees & Grants team are here to provide guidance and advice and to answer any questions or concerns specific to your fee account, so please avail of their expertise if required. At all times when contacting us please ensure to quote your 8 digit student number. Under GDPR regulations all correspondence is with the registered student, should the need arise to nominate a person to liaise on your behalf please email a request through to Fees.Office@mu.ie in the first inst.

Wishing you every success in your studies with us.

Maynooth University, Fees & Grants Office Team.

_{The University is not bound by any error in, or omission from, the information contained on this website. Unless otherwise indicated all fees listed cover one Academic year only. The published fee list maybe subject to change, students should always liaise directly with the Fees & Grants Office to ensure they are quoted the correct fee and receive the correct advice/guidance pertaining to their student fee account. Please note we cannot stand over incorrect fees quoted or incorrect advice/guidance provided by any other Department within the University.}
USER GUIDE Fees & Grants Office POLICY Fees & Grants Office Important Dates for Fees (16.10.23)

2023/24 Postgraduate Student Levy & Payment

The student levy for the 2023/24 Academic year is €150.00 - which must be paid in full - you can pay same online at Student Web Portal - by using your 8 digit student number and password.

Fees can be paid online through the student web portal, by using your 8 digit student number and password. Go to Fees & Grants options - choose Online fee payment from the drop down menu. Please note that all new incoming students will be issued with same prior to registration. All current students will have received same in their first year of registration with the University.
Fees can be paid through the bank - please note that it can take 3-5 days for the payment to who on the University Bank account. Our Bank details are as follows https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/student-fees-grants/undergraduate/student-fee-bank-account-details.
Please note that unless the correct 8 digit Student number and name is supplied, the student account will not be credited. All Non-EU fee paying students must pay their fees in full prior to the completion of registration.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY CASH PAYMENTS.

Tuition Fee Payment Deadline

First instalment of fees must be paid prior to or on the actual day of registration.
Second instalment of fees is due by 31st January of the current Academic year.

Fees can be paid online through the student web portal, by using your 8 digit student number and password. Go to Fees & Grants options - choose Online fee payment from the drop down menu. Please note that all new incoming students will be issued with same prior to registration. All current students will have received same in their first year of registration with the University.
Fees can be paid through the bank - please note that it can take 3-5 days for the payment to who on the University Bank account. Our Bank details are as follows https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/student-fees-grants/undergraduate/student-fee-bank-account-details.
Please note that unless the correct 8 digit Student number and name is supplied, the student account will not be credited. All Non-EU fee paying students must pay their fees in full prior to the completion of registration.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT ANY CASH PAYMENTS.

Easy Payment Plan

You can apply for the Easy Payment Plan here - Easy Payment Arrangements must be paid online by either weekly or monthly. Please note that all payment arrangements must be honoured and paid in full within the Academic year. Fee blocks will be placed on all accounts if full fee liability is not paid, which will prohibit further registration and/or graduation with the University.

Research Funded Student

I am in receipt of Research Funding - what do I do?

A "Postgraduate Fee Internal Transfer form" must be completed each Academic year by your Supervisor / Head of Department - this form is available online https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/student-fees-grants/quick-link-forms-documents/postgraduate-fee-internal-transfer-form. (21.22) All funded students are required to pay 100% student levy as part of their registration process. Once registration is completed the relevant Invoice will then be processed to the GSO bu account.

I am in receipt of IRC funding - what do I do?

The Graduate Studies Office will inform the Fees & Grants Office of your IRC funding prior to registration and your student fee account will be updated accordingly. Once registration is completed the relevant Invoice will then be processed. All IRC student are required to pay 100% student levy as part of their registration process - you can pay same online through the Student Web Portal.

I am in receipt of John & Pat Hume funding - what do I do?

The Graduate Studies Office will inform the Fees & Grants Office of your J & P Hume funding prior to registration and your student fee account will be updated accordingly. All J&P Hume funded students are required to pay 100% student levy as part of their registration process. Once registration is completed the relevant Invoice will then be processed to the GSO bu account.

For details on any Postgraduate Research Funding please refer to the University Graduate Studies website at https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/graduate-studies

External - Company - Third Party Funding / Fee Remission

I am in receipt of Company / other funding - what do I do?

An "External Funding/Employer Funding form" is available for completion online : External Funding/Employer Funding form . Once registration is completed the relevant Invoice will then be processed.

I am in receipt of Fee Remission - what do I do?

A "Fee Remission Funding form" is available for completion online https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/student-fees-grants/quick-link-forms-documents/fee-remission-form. Once registration is completed the relevant Invoice will then be processed. All Fee Remission recipients apart from Maynooth University recipients MUST pay 100% student levy as part of their registration process.

SUSI Funding

I have been approved for a SUSI grant, do I have to pay fees?

If you are a Postgraduate Student who has been awarded the Postgraduate Fee Contribution, you must pay 100% student levy plus the balance of tuition fees anything above €3,500.00. Full SUSI details available on the SUSI website.
If you are a postgraduate student who has been awared Postgraduate Fee Grant, you must pay 100% student levy plus the balance of tuition fees anything above €6,270.00. Full SUSI details available on the SUSI website.
MU SUSI queries can be directed to Feesusi@mu.ie.

Postgraduate Repeat

I am required to repeat a year either in full or some modules only, how much do I pay?

Please contact the Fees & Grants Office directly with the total number of credits involved - either by email at fees.office@mu.ie or call into the office where a staff member will assist you.

I wish to repeat the year on medical grounds - what do I do?

You must complete the online Medical/Exceptional Circumstances Assessment Form and forward all relevant medical documentation to Joan.oriordan@mu.ie for assessment. Please note that there is no automatic entitlement to a reduction of tuition fee on medical grounds.

Refunds - EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer) & Online Card Refunds

How do I get a refund?
EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer):

The University accepts no obligation to refund fees once a student has registered. Students remain liable for fees for the period of registration up to the date they officially withdraw from Maynooth University by contacting the University Records Office.
If you have paid your fees or deposit and have subsequently received a grant/other funding you maybe entitled to a refund (only when the University has received the full fee payment from the awarding authority).
Please ensure to submit your Irish IBAN account details online by logging onto the Student Web Portal - choose Fees & Grants menu - choose Student Bank Account details and enter same.
Please see Electronic Fund Transfer procedure for details on how to submit your bank details.
Refunds are processed twice monthly (requests received and approved by close of business on the 1st an 3rd Friday of the month are processed thereafter within a 10 day timeframe) - an email is automatically sent to your Maynooth University email address once the file is uploaded to the Bank.
Queries can be forwarded to feerefunds@mu.ie OR book an online appointment.

Online Card Refunds:

Refunds can be processed back to the card the original payment was made from within a 6 month time period of the original payment. Thereafter the refund will be processed by EFT, see above details.
Refunds are processed twice monthly (requests received and appoved by close of business on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month are processed therefater within a 10 day timeframe). Please note that it can take another 5 days+ for the payment to show on your card, card provider dependent.

Payment of Stipends - Bursaries - Other Awards

I am in receipt of a stipend / bursary / other award - how do I receive this payment?

Once the award details have been forwarded to the University Fees & Grants Office the payment is uploaded onto your student fee account.
Please ensure to submit your Irish IBAN account details online by logging onto the Student Web Portal - choose Fees & Grants menu - choose Student Bank Account details and enter same.
Please see Electronic Fund Transfer procedure for details on how to submit your bank details.
The award is then processed and an email will be sent to your Maynooth email address once the bank tape has been successfully uploaded.
Refunds are processed twice monthly (requests received and approved by close of business on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month are processed thereafter within a 10 day timeframe).
Queries can be forwarded to feerefunds@mu.ie OR book an online appointment.

Springboard Courses

Where can I get more information about Springboard courses?

Full details of Springboard courses can be found at https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility

Duplicate Receipt / Tax Relief

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

You can print an Academic year receipt for the 2021/22 Academic year onwards yourself by logging onto the Student Web Portal - 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 2021/22 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.

Can I claim tax relief on my fees?

Tax relief applied to Undergraduate student who are paying tuition fees. The Undergraduate student contribution, student levy are not a tuition fee and not tax deductible. Families with two or more children liable for the Student Contribution will qualify for tax relief on payments arising from second and subsequent sibling liability. All tax relief details are available from the Revenue website at www.revenue.ie.

Withdrawing / Suspending from University

I wish to retire/withdraw/suspend my course. How will this affect my fees?

Any student who wishes to retire/withdraw/suspend 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. Please note that there is no automatic entitlement to a reduction or tuition fee waiver for medical reasons.

Postgraduate Submittal Deadlines

Submittal deadlines are as follows - 31st October and 28th February each Academic year. Part of your submittal requires final sign off by the Fees & Grants Office prior to submitting to the Examinations Office - students can call in person to the Fees & Grants Office to get their form signed off OR they can forward their submittal forms by email to: Feepgsubmit@mu.ie for fee approval.

Research students who have completed the normal period of registration and who need some extra time to finalise and submit may avail of a one semester registration at a reduced rate of EU €1,000 / Non EU €2,170 plus student levy, with permission from the Dean of Graduate Studies. Students must have paid the full continuation fee and student levy prior to applying for a Final Semester Fee. If they submit by the approved submission date, the Final Semester Fee will apply. Form GSF9 Research Student Final Semester Fee is available on the Graduate Studies website http://ttps://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/graduate-studies/stipend-and-fees-forms-research-students.

The Final Semester Fee of EU €1,000 / Non EU €2,170 plus student levy is available only once to Ph.D / Professional Doctorate students who have completed a minimum of four years full time or six years part time study; or for a Research Masters student who has completed a minimum of two years full-time or three years part-time study. The fee will be valid for one semester only (eg those who would normally submit in October would have until February; those submitting in February would have until October to submit). Please contact the Graduate Studies Office if you have any further queries on this scheme - https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/graduate-studies.

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