Maynooth University, Ireland
UIS has been working with Maynooth University for nearly a decade. We have also been exploring collaborative opportunities in history and immigration studies.
Location
Maynooth University is located west of Dublin, in the charming town of Maynooth. It is a 30 minute train ride from the center of Dublin.
Founded
1795 as St. Patrick’s College Maynooth, a seminary. The Universities Act, 1997, restructured the National University of Ireland and the college at Maynooth became the National University of Ireland, Maynooth (Maynooth University), a university in its own right.
Student Population
16,000
Popular majors
History, Celtic Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Business, Biology, Psychology
Maynooth University websites:
General Maynooth University website
International Office (exchange programs)
Opportunities for UIS students
Full Semester/Year
Maynooth University is an exchange partner with UIS which means that UIS students can study at MU for one or two semesters while paying their tuition to UIS at the same rate they would be charged to study at UIS. Financial aid applies and students are eligible to apply for travel scholarships.
Students can select from all departments at MU.
Summer
MU offers a summer program in a number of disciplines including Irish Studies.
Housing is available in campus units (similar to our town houses) as well as in private apartments in town. There is a shopping mall within walking distance from campus.