The Graduate Studies Office provides advice and support for students in all aspects of postgraduate study. You can contact us by: Telephone: 01 708 3467 (to talk to one of the PG Recruitment Team) or for general queries 01 708 6020 Email: graduatestudies@mu.ie Facebook: @PostGraduateMaynooth Twitter: @MU_PostGrad LinkedIn: Postgraduate Maynooth Instagram: postgraduate_maynooth
The Maynooth University Graduate Studies Office reviews all Non-EU student applications. If you are from a Non-EU country and have queries in relation to your application, please contact the Postgraduate Admissions Team at pacinfo@mu.ie
If your query is in relation to Visa Applications and Immigration (excluding offer letters), Non-EU Scholarship Administration (excluding applications), Non-EU Tuition Fees, US Federal Aid or Agent Approval, please contact our colleagues in the International Office at international.office@mu.ie for further assistance.
More information on country specific and English language requirements for International applicants can be found here
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 Service 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
Click here for a Five Step Guide for applying for a research programme.
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. Online applications at -: http://maestro.mie.ie/appcentre.
