- The student levy for the 2025/26 Academic year is €150.00. This fee is NOT covered by any grant and MUST be paid in full by all Undergraduate students.
- Fees can be paid online through the student web portal, once you are aware of your 8 digit student number and password. Go to the Fees & Grants Option section - choose Online Fee Payment from the drop down menu. Please note that all new incoming students will be issued with same prior to the completion of registration. All current students will have received same in their first year of registration with the University. Online payments will go immediately to your student fee account.
- It is only in exceptional circumstances and advised to do so by a member of the Fees & Grants team can a student pay via Bank Transfer. Please note that payment processed via Bank Transfer does not automatically credit to your student fee account.
- Please note that in all cases unless the correct 8 digit Student number and your name is supplied, the student account will not be credited.
- WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH PAYMENTS.
Queries to be directed to [email protected] please.
- The Undergraduate student contribution for the 2025/26 Academic year is €3,000.00. The Undergraduate Student Contribution can be paid in two instalments - the first is due before the completion of registration and the second instalment is due by the 31st January, 2026.
- Fees can be paid online through the student web portal, once you are aware of your 8 digit student number and password. Go to the Fees & Grants option section - 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. Online payments will go immediately to your student fee account.
- It is only in exceptional circumstances and advised to do so by a member of the Fees & Grants team can a student pay via Bank Transfer. Please note that payment processed via Bank Transfer does not automatically credit to your student fee account.
- Please note that unless the correct 8 digit Student number and name is supplied, the student account will not be credited.
- WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH PAYMENTS.
Queries to be directed to [email protected] please.
The Higher Education Authority pays the tuition element of the fees on behalf of the student to the University if:
- a student is attending a full-time Undergraduate course;
- the course is a minimum of two years duration;
- students who have been ordinarily resident in an EU/EEA/Swiss state for at least 3 of the 5 years preceding their entry to their third-level course and who meet the criteria of the scheme.
A full copy of the Exchequer Free Fees Scheme is available Exchequer Free Fees Scheme.
Higher Education Authority website is avaialable https://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance/course-fees/.
I am repeating a year at Maynooth University - will I be eligible for "Exchequer Free Fees" or Local Authority/ETB/SUSI funding?
- No - Exchequer Free Fees or grants are not available for repeat years except under exceptional medical circumstances (see Exchequer Free Fees Scheme for a full copy of the Exchequer Free Fees Scheme). Full fee payment is due.
If I have previous Third Level education - what documents do I need to complete?
- You will need to get your previous University/College to complete a "Student Fee Declaration form" which can be downloaded here:
MU Fee Declaration Form
- this form must be completed and returned to the Fees & Grants Office prior to the completion of registration to assess your fee status. Link here to our eligibility reckoner, please note that this reckoner is for guidance purposes only.
I have registered but I wish to retire/defer/withdraw from my course. How will this affect my "free tuition fee" status when I return to University.
- 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.
I have registered must I have to retire/defer/withdraw on medical grounds. How will this affect my "free tuition fee" status when I return to University?
- Any student who wishes to retire/defer/withdraw on medical grounds must officially contact the University Records Office . Part of this process involves a student having to produce medical documentation to the Fees & Grants Office in order for your case to be assessed - you can forward same by post or email to [email protected]. Once assessed you will receive written notification from the University Fees & Grants Office of any future fee implications if and when your return to University.
Queries to be directed to [email protected] please.
I have been approved for a grant, do I have to pay any fees for the Academic year?
Queries re SUSI to be directed to [email protected] please.
I am repeating some modules internally at Maynooth University for the 2025/26 Academic year - how much do I pay per module?
- Repeat fees are based on the credit rating per module - the cost is €108.00 per credit module e.g. a 7.5 credit module will cost €810.00 + the student levy of €150.00.
I am carrying a module deficit from a previous year to make up a credit deficit. How much do I pay per module?
- The fee for taking a module in order to compensate for a deficit carried from a previous year will be €58.00 per credit module for an EU student e.g. a 7.5 credit module will cost €435.00.
- The fee for an International student will cost €108.00 per credit module e.g. a 7.5 credit module will cost €810.00.
I am registering for an LCO module - how much do I pay per module?
- The fee for taking an LCO module is €58.00 per credit module e.g. a 7.5 credit module will cost €435.00.
I am repeating a year at Maynooth University - will I be eligible for "Exchequer Free Fees" or Local Authority/ETB/SUSI funding?
- No - Exchequer Free Fees or grants are not available for repeat years except under exceptional medical circumstances (see Exchequer Free Fees Scheme for a full copy of the Exchequer Free Fees Scheme). Full fee payment is due.
I wish to repeat the year on medical grounds - what do I do?
I am liable for tuition fees but I am uncertain of how much I need to pay?
- Please contact the Fees & Grants Office directly either by email at [email protected] or call into the office where a member of staff will assist you.
Queries to be directed to [email protected] please.
I am in receipt of Company / other funding - what do I do?
I am in receipt of Fee Remission - what do I do?
Queries on Fee Invoices to be directed to [email protected] please.
How do I get a refund?
EFT (Electronic Refund 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 officially de-register from your course prior to 31st of October you may be entitled to a refund.
- If you have paid your fees or a deposit and have subsequently received a grant / other funding you may be entitled to a refund (only when the University has received the full fee payment from the awarding authority).
- Please see Electronic Fund Transfer procedure (EFT) for details on how to submit your bank details.
- 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.
- 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) - an email is automatically sent to your Maynooth University email address once the file is uploaded to the bank.
- Queries can be forwarded to [email protected] 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 approved by close of business on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month are processed thereafter within a 10 day timeframe). Please note that it can take another 5 days+ for the payment show on your card, card provider dependent.
Queries on EFTs to be directed to [email protected] please.
I am in receipt of an Entrance / Sports / 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.
- Please note that it can take upto 10 working days for any refund to be processed in full.
Queries on EFTs to be directed to [email protected] please.
I have been awarded Access / Disability / Pilot funds - how do I receive this payment?
- Once the fund 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.
- Please note that it can take upto 10 working days for any refund to be processed in full.
Queries on EFTs to be directed to [email protected] please.
Please complete the Easy Payment Online form here - all 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 within the Academic year, which will prohibit further registration and/or graduation with the University.
Queries on EPP to be directed to [email protected] please.
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 [email protected].
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.
Queries on receipts to be directed to [email protected] please.
I have registered but I wish to retire/defer/withdraw from my course.
- How will this affect my "Exchequer free tuition fee" status when I return to University 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.
I have registered must I have to retire/defer/withdraw on medical grounds. How will this affect my "free tuition fee" status when I return to University?
- Any student who wishes to retire/defer/withdraw on medical grounds 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 of fee liability for withdrawing on medical reasons.
- Prior to returning to University a student must complete the Fees & Grants Office online medical assessment form at https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/node/394853. you are also required to forward medical documentation with clearly defined dates of your illness in order for your case to be assessed - you can forward same by post or email to [email protected]. Once assessed you will receive written notification from the University Fees & Grants Office of any future fee implications if and when your return to University.
