Maynooth University

Dublin Ireland

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One of four constituent universities of the National University of Ireland, Maynooth University is in the top 90 global Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024. Maynooth University is a place of lively contrasts–a modern institution, dynamic, rapidly growing, research-led and engaged, yet grounded in historic academic strengths and scholarly traditions. With over 16,000 students from more than 120 countries, Maynooth offers a range of programmes at, Master’s and PhD level in the humanities, science and engineering, and social sciences, including business, law, and education. Maynooth’s unique collegial culture fosters an interdisciplinary approach to research, which its world-class academics bring to bear in tackling some of the most fundamental challenges facing society today. The University’s research institutes and centres consolidate and deliver this impact as vibrant communities of learning, discovery and creation. Maynooth University is recognised among the top 500 universities in the world and in the top 250 European universities.

Why study at Maynooth University?

Maynooth University strives to be a home from home for our students. We combine excellence in education with extensive student supports, and a strong and diverse university community set in our beautiful university town

The postgraduate research being undertaken at Maynooth University explores the needs of society, while the facilities, faculty and students give the university its stature on a global scale

Maynooth University offers a range of postgraduate courses and flexible study options, including full-time and part-time. Research-informed teaching from academic and industry experts will prepare you for a career at the forefront of your profession

2465

postgraduate students

118

courses

85th

in the Times Higher Education (THE) Best Young University Rankings in the world

Dublin Ireland

main campus

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About Maynooth University

Our vision builds on over two hundred years of academic excellence;on our commitment to and achievements in equality, diversity and inclusion in higher education;and on our societal mandate for public good as a civic university with significant local, regional, national and international impact. We are a university which makes a significant contribution to the creation of a better society: a university of excellence, opportunity and impact. We define ourselves as having a significant stake in all three – academic and professional excellence;providing life-changing opportunities for all who can benefit from higher education;and creating a positive impact on society through our students, our research and by building sustainable communities.

Maynooth University’s values define who we are, what we believe in and how we act as a community. Our values underpin our future success. They guide our expectations of ourselves and each other, and set a framework for our behaviour and how we approach our work.

Integrity - We act with integrity in the best interests of our University.

Collegiality - We are a collegial community with a shared purpose which we pursue with empathy, respect and an ethos of care.

Responsibility - We are a community where we are empowered to take agency and responsibility for our individual and collective actions within an open and transparent environment.

Freedom of Expression - We enquire and express ideas freely, with civility and responsibility.

Ambition - We have an ambitious, flexible and innovative mindset when seeking opportunities and responding to challenges.

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