Postgraduate Applicants

POSTGRADUATE APPLICANTS

The Postgraduate Admissions team at Maynooth University warmly invites you to apply for one of our innovative and world-class postgraduate programmes. You can view our full postgraduate catalogue here.

Applications are now open for the September 2027 intake. Visit our online application portal to start your application. See our Postgraduate Application Guide which will support you step by step through your application: MU Apply Admissions Guide

Please note that applications for Micro-credential programmes are also submitted via our online application portal. 

Application Deadlines

The application deadline for each programme can vary and is noted on the individual programme pages. Please note that a programme may close earlier than the deadline stated if all places on that programme are filled. For this reason, we strongly advise that you apply early. 

Application Fees

Please note the following application fees are in place: 

€50 for standard programmes
€100 for the Professional Master of Education (Secondary)
€20 for Microcredential programmes

Deposits

If you receive an offer for a programme you will have 14 days (7 days for PME applicants) to secure your place by paying a non refundable deposit as follows: 

€200 for Irish / EU Applicants for standard programmes
€500 for the Professional Master of Education (Secondary) and the Professional Master of Education (Primary) 
€1000 for Non EU / International Applicants

Please see below for guidance on applying to PME programmes in 2027.

Contact Us

We are here to support you throughout the admissions process.

For queries on your postgraduate course options please contact pgstudies@mu.ie
For queries or support on your application, please contact pgadmissions@mu.ie

We look forward to welcoming you!