Maynooth University (MU) is an internationally recognised institution located 25km outside of Dublin, Ireland, and is the nation’s fastest growing university. One of four constitute universities of the national University of Ireland, Maynooth University traces its origins to the foundation of the Royal College of St. Patrick in 1795, drawing inspiration from a heritage that includes over 200 years of education and scholarship.
Today it 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. It has won an international reputation for the standing of its research expertise and has the best record for commercialising research of any Irish university.
PROF. EEVA LEINONEN
President
“Maynooth University has a deservedly high reputation for academic excellence, impactful world class research, diversity and inclusivity. I see education as a social equaliser.”
Facts & Stats
- Established: 1997
- Maynooth University has over 17,000 students from more than 100 countries
- Maynooth University is named as one of the top three Young Universities in Ireland, placing at 86th globally in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) rankings
- Maynooth University counts two Nobel Peace Prize winners among its 100,000 alumni and current academics
- Maynooth University employs 1,300 people (2023/2024)
- Maynooth University has over 100 club and societies
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