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Maynooth University

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Maynooth, Ireland
501–600th in World University Rankings 2025
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About Maynooth University

Basic information and contact details for Maynooth University

institution

The National University of Ireland, Maynooth has its origins in the Royal College of St Patrick, which was founded in 1795 to educate priests.

However, the institution was only formally established as an autonomous university in 1997, as a result of the Universities Act, making it both one of Ireland’s oldest and youngest higher education institutions.  In 1896, NUI Maynooth became a Pontifical University before becoming a Recognised College of the National University of Ireland in 1910.

Commonly known as Maynooth University, the institution’s main base is divided into a North Campus and a South Campus. The two are separated by a main road.  

The South Campus is also known as the “old” campus, and is home to Maynooth’s more historic buildings, including the chapel, the National Science Museum, and Maynooth Castle. The North - or “new” – Campus was developed in the 20th century and houses the sports centre, student residences, the students’ union building, and a number of academic buildings.

Maynooth University also has a small campus located in Kilkenny, which was set up in 1997 and is based at St. Kieran's College. The university is divided into three faculties: Science and Engineering; Arts, Celtic Studies and Philosophy; Social Sciences.

Alumni of NUI Maynooth include the playwright and author Brian Friel, broadcaster Craig Doyle, Nobel  laureate John Hume, former Irish minister for social and family affairs Mary Hanafin, and 1996 Eurovision Song Contest winner Eimear Quinn.

The university has the highest proportion of mature students (16 per cent) and access students (22 per cent) of any university in Ireland. 

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World University Rankings 2025
20406080
Teaching 21.3
Research Environment 33.8
Research Quality 71.5
Industry 51.9
International Outlook 76.6
20222426201620172018201920202021202220232024202524.625.523.220.820.319.822.221.721.121.3

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Maynooth University

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Student gender ratio
57 F : 43 M (1)
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International student percentage
14% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
27 (1)
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Student total
12094 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at Maynooth University

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Physical Sciences601–800th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Computer Science601–800th

  • Computer Science

Social Sciences201–250th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Life Sciences501–600th

  • Biological Sciences

Law251–300th

  • Law

Business and Economics401–500th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Arts and Humanities401–500th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology

Education301–400th

  • Education

Psychology176–200th

  • Psychology