How to Apply

Applying for Postgraduate Entry 2025/26

Applications for Taught Masters, Postgraduate Diplomas, Certificates, and Research courses at Maynooth University will open mid-October. You can apply online through Maynooth's application portal. Please check back for more details on the application process.
If you are a Research applicant and wish to commence your studies before November 2024, please register your interest here.

Help and Support with your Postgraduate Application:

For queries on postgraduate courses, please email us at- [email protected] ,

For queries or support on the application process, please contact [email protected] .

English Language Entry Requirements

Maynooth University English Language Requirements

English Language Test

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

International (Non-EU) student applications

The Maynooth University Postgraduate Admissions team 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 [email protected]

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 [email protected] for further assistance.

More information on country specific and English language requirements for International applicants can be found here

Applying for Primary and Secondary School Teaching Postgraduate Programmes

To apply for the Professional Masters of Education (Primary Teaching), please register your interest here.

To apply for the Professional Masters in Education (Secondary Teaching), please register your interest here.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you do not have a Level 8 undergraduate qualification but have significant relevant life and/or professional experience, you may be eligible to apply for admission to a postgraduate programme through our Recognition of Prior Learning Policy. Maynooth University welcomes applications from prospective students via our Recognition of Prior Learning Policy. Follow this link for more information on Recognition of Prior Learning: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/graduate-studies/recognising-professional-experience

Deferring your place on a postgraduate programme

Students wishing to defer a place should read the following:

Please ensure that you have accepted your offer on the PAC application system.
Pay your deposit which will roll over to the new academic year once your deferral has been approved.
Contact the department that you are joining directly letting them know that you wish to defer your place.