For any queries on how to apply please contact: graduatestudies@mu.ie or Postgraduate Maynooth on Facebook; call in to the office on the 3rd Floor of the John Hume Building; or call us on 01 708 6018.
The Maynooth University International Office (IO) reviews all Non-EU students applications. If you are from a non-EU country, the international office is dedicated to help with your queries, please contact them at international.office@mu.ie.
All applicants must provide written evidence of competency in the English language. Documentation should be uploaded to PAC (the online application centre).
The list below outlines the minimum standards in English language which must be met for admission to the University:
ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPETENCY (FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF THE ENGLISH
LANGUAGE)
IELTS (www.ielts.org) 6.5 overall
TOEFL (www.toefl.com)
585 (Paper based test)
95 (Internet based test)
PEARSON (www.pearsonpte.com) 62
If a student does not satisfy the above English language requirements the student should be directed to the International Office for advice.
A report on the academic evaluation and the English language competency is included in the student’s application on PAC. International students can only be given an offer when the IO has reviewed the application. If the IO does not recommend making an offer, an applicant can not be accepted. Students requiring visas should be accepted by end of July to enable visa application and to allow the IO sufficient time to write offer letters for immigration purposes. A department cannot supply this letter. The IO is not notified regarding the immigration status of students, rather the student is notified directly.
DEFERRING YOUR PLACE ON A POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME
Students wishing to defer a place should read the following:
1. Please ensure that you have accepted your offer on the PAC application system.
2. Pay your €200 deposit which will roll over to the new academic year once your deferral has been approved.
3. Contact the department that you are joining directly letting them know that you wish to defer your place.
4. The approval must come from the department that you are joining. If approval is granted for you to defer your place then the department will update your PAC application with a deferral code.
When applying for a Taught Masters, Diploma or Certificate programme, applicants do not need to wait until the programme closing date to apply. Applicants are advised to apply without delay. Please review the Taught programmes information online to find the closing date and contact details of the Programme Coordinator. When applying for a Masters or Diploma programme, you may be asked to upload personal statement on www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity. The Careers Development Centre has developed some helpful guidance on Writing a Personal Statement . If a closing date has passed it may be possible to apply in some cases, and students are advised to check with the programme coordinator or pacinfo@mu.ie to learn if a late application is possible.
The PAC Application Process:
The steps involved in the PAC online application process are outlined in the 'Making an Application' section. If you have any questions regarding making an application, please contact the following services:
Requests for assistance from EU or all Maynooth University graduates should be made to:
Graduate Studies Office
Tel: + 353 (1) 708 6018
Email: graduatestudies@mu.ie
Web: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/graduate-studies
Requests for assistance from NON-EU applicants should be made to:
International Office
Tel: + 353 1 708 3868
Email: international.office@mu.ie
Web: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/international
Applying for a PhD or Research Masters Programme
When applying for a PhD or Research Masters programme, applicants should contact the Department where they wish to study before they apply on PAC. Please review the Research programmes at Maynooth University for contact details in each Department or Research Institute. Often the applicant will be asked to submit a research proposal to the Department in order to be considered. An interview may also be required as part of the application process. When the applicant has confirmed with the Department that they will be accepted as a new PhD or new Research Masters student, they should then apply on: www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity to formalise the application and acceptance process.
In the case of Non-Maynooth University applicants: the following documentation should be uploaded to their PAC online application:
Copy of birth certificate or valid passport
Official University Academic Transcripts which include name, title of degree, date of conferring and the name of degree awarding body. Non-Maynooth University applicants who are currently completing undergraduate/postgraduate programmes and have not as yet completed final exams should submit certified copies of academic transcripts with details of subjects studied and results to date as soon as possible after applying online. Final results and the proposed date of conferring should be submitted as soon as they become available. Maynooth University reserves the right to request to see original transcripts in order to verify the authenticity of transcripts.
Note: Documents, other than those in Irish, English or Latin, must be accompanied by an official translation into English.
Two referees reports (addressing their potential for postgraduate study). If candidates have graduated some years ago and are unable to get an academic reference, a professional reference may suffice.
The PAC Application Process:
The steps involved in the PAC online application process are outlined in the 'Making an Application' section. If you have any questions regarding making an application, please contact the following services:
Requests for assistance from EU or all Maynooth University graduates should be made to:
Graduate Studies Office
Tel: + 353 (1) 708 6018
Email: graduatestudies@mu.ie
Web: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/graduate-studies
Requests for assistance from NON-EU applicants should be made to:
International Office
Tel: + 353 1 708 3868
Email: international.office@mu.ie
Web: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/international
To apply for the Secondary Teaching qualification - the Professional Masters in Education (Secondary Teaching) - there is a section on the PAC website specifically dedicated to this programme: www.pac.ie/pme
To apply for the Primary School Teaching Qualification - the Professional Masters of Education (Primary Teaching), you will need to download, complete and submit an application when the programme opens for applications. Please visit Froebel Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education for updates on the course opening dates for this coming year.
