The CAO reopened on March 5th 2024 for late applications - closing May 1st. Apply via the CAO website.

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This page contains information about the CAO and the steps you will follow as you make your way to becoming an undergraduate student at MU in 2024.

The Central Applications Office (CAO) processes applications to undergraduate level 8 (and level 6/7) courses in Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) - including Maynooth University (MU). MU offers level 8 degree courses through the CAO. Decisions regarding admission to undergraduate courses are made by the HEIs who instruct CAO to make offers to successful candidates.

There are different CAO applicant groups - such as Leaving Cert students, mature applicants, QQI applicants - and separate assessment processes apply depending on your applicant group. For information about the assessment process that applies to your group visit our How to Apply page.

CAO Information Evening - Jan 10th 2024 - scroll down to access webinar recordings.