Maynooth University is the leading institution in the country in terms of welcoming and encouraging mature applicants, and in providing a learning environment that is particularly supportive and inclusive of its mature students. Some of the University’s unique supports for mature applicants and students include:
- Unique selection process with interviews for many courses;
- Summer academic skills courses;
- Preparatory courses with guaranteed progression to degrees;
- Advice and guidance on application/selection processes, courses, finance, supports;
- Dedicated Mature Student Office staff
- The Launchpad Orientation Programme
- MAP Academic Advisors
- Support for Academic/Personal/Financial issues
- Career planning and employment opportunities
- Work placement opportunities in many of our courses
- Budgeting and Finance Advice Service