Maynooth University, Ireland

Maynooth University is a modern, dynamic, research-led institution grounded in 200 years of scholarship. The University is located in the historic town of Maynooth, 25 km from Dublin, Ireland’s cosmopolitan city. The campus combines the peaceful and historic beauty of impressive eighteenth-century buildings with state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities. Maynooth University offers a diverse and flexible curriculum that enables you to match your study abroad options with your home university program. We offer high-quality on-campus accommodation, diverse meal plans, over 100 Clubs and Societies and comprehensive Student Support Services, including a Buddy Program. Maynooth University is ranked among of the world’s leading universities. Recent accolades include: - Ranked by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings among the top 200 most international universities - Named in The Princeton Best 381 Colleges as one of the world’s top institutions for 2017 - Ranked 68th among the next-generation of leading universities in the world (Times Higher Ed. Top 150 under 50) - Ranked no. 1 in Europe for student satisfaction - Outstanding International Student Satisfaction Award (Study Portals) - ‘Outstanding’ score in the International Student Barometer Why Ireland? Ireland is a safe, friendly, beautiful country. It has an unparalleled vibrancy with over 350 music, arts, film and food festivals annually and lots of pubs and cafés buzzing with traditional entertainment. Ireland also has a rich archaeological heritage. It is home to several UNESCO World Heritage sites and boasts an array of attractions from magical castles to enchanted ruins to ancient tombs. Ireland’s breathtaking sky and seascapes await you as do countless miles of unexplored, unspoiled terrain in a country that’s got as many sheep as it has people! Ireland also boasts fantastic food: from traditional Irish food to authentic burrito joints to chic brunch spots offering an array of local and international cuisine, a delightful culinary experience awaits you. Ireland is also the perfect gateway to Europe: why not take weekend trips to Europe’s capital cities? Home to the world’s leading tech, pharmaceutical and financial services companies, Ireland is also the only English-speaking country in the EU. So, what are you waiting for!