Maynooth University: Fees, Courses & Admissions for Indian Students (2027)
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Is Maynooth University good for Indian students?
About Maynooth University
Maynooth University is a public university in Co. Kildare, ranked #721–730 in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Its campus is about 30 minutes from Dublin, with lower living costs than the city. Maynooth is not on our January 2027 partner list, so we show January alternatives below.
University highlights
Maynooth at a glance
| Fact | Maynooth |
|---|---|
| Type | Public university, QS #721–730 |
| City | Maynooth (Co. Kildare) |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | 721–730 |
| January 2027 | Not on our partner list: see the January alternatives below |
| Application fee | Not in our data (check the official page) |
| Deposit to hold a place | Not stated (ask your counsellor) |
| IELTS (typical) | 6.5 (indicative only; check the official page) |
| Stamp 1G stay-back | Up to 24 months after a Level 9 master’s; up to 12 after a Level 8 degree |
| Work rights while studying | 20 hrs/week in term, 40 in holidays |
Maynooth fees in € and ₹
What we hold, with its status. Anything not marked verified is indicative: confirm it on the official page before you budget.
| Item | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s tuition (typical range) | €13,000–€20,000 | Indicative: confirm on the official page |
| MBA | about €25,000 | Indicative: confirm on the official page |
| Application fee | None reported | Indicative: confirm on the official page |
₹ figures use €1 = ₹110 (September 2026 mid-market rate). Your bank’s rate on the day you pay will differ. Fees are as quoted for the January 2027 intake. Confirm on the official course page before paying.
We have no verified Maynooth fee. Use these only to size your budget.
January alternatives
Maynooth is not on our January 2027 list. These Dublin management master’s are, and start in January 2027.
DCUMSc Management (Strategy)
Dublin City University
TU DublinMSc Management
TU Dublin
NCIMSc Management
National College of Ireland
₹ figures use €1 = ₹110 (September 2026 mid-market rate). Your bank’s rate on the day you pay will differ. Fees are as quoted for the January 2027 intake. Confirm on the official course page before paying.
Every January 2027 course in IrelandScholarships and work rights
Verified scholarships
Possible net fee only if you are eligible; never guaranteed.
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship
Master’s and PhD applicants; separate annual HEA application, 60 awards
Work rights
20 hrs a week in term, 40 in the holidays, on Stamp 2
Stamp 1G: up to 24 months after a Level 9 master’s, 12 after a Level 8 degree, with no job offer needed
Maynooth: pros and cons
Maynooth University
Public university, QS #721–730
Pros
- A public university degree close to Dublin’s job market
- Lower living costs than Dublin
- Some January starts (confirm each course)
Cons
- Not on our January 2027 partner list
- Fees in our data are indicative only
- A small town: most part-time work is in Dublin
Alternatives to Maynooth
QS #408Dublin City University
Dublin
Technological universityTU Dublin
Dublin
Independent collegeNational College of Ireland
Dublin (IFSC)
Maynooth: FAQs
What Indian students ask us about Maynooth University.
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About 30 minutes by train or bus, in the town of Maynooth in Co. Kildare. Many students live in Maynooth for the lower rents and travel to Dublin for part-time work and interviews. Check the commuter train times before you take a room further out, as late services are limited.
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