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Which Colleges Take Part?

St Patrick’s College, Maynooth opened its doors as an educational institution in 1795 and, over the intervening two centuries, it has established for itself an impressive reputation for scholarship and learning.  The Pontifical University has close links with the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. The two universities share the same campus and co-operate in a number of important academic programmes. 

The Pontifical University, Maynooth and NUI Maynooth share the same facilities on campus.  The NUIM Access Office caters for students of the National University of Ireland Maynooth and for students of the Pontifical University, St Patrick’s College, Maynooth.

Maynooth is the perfect environment for learning.  It is Ireland’s only University town which means you can escape the hassle of long city commutes or you can use the handy bus and rail links to the campus.  Our unique, historic and beautiful campus is the ideal location for reflection andlearning.

Pontifical University Entry Requirements DARE 2012

If you apply to the Pontifical University you must meet the Minimum Entry Requirements. These are:

  • Grade C3 or higher in 2 Higher Level subjects & Grade D3 or higher in 4 Ordinary or Higher Level Subjects including English, Irish and a third language.
  • Any specific subject requirements for the course (e.g. Music requires a HC3).  Please see our prospectus for course requirements: http://www.maynoothcollege.ie/prospective/prospectus.shtml
  • For further information on admissions, please contact:

    Sandra NorgroveMs Sandra P. Norgrove
    Admissions Officer

    Pontifical University
    St Patrick's College
    Maynooth
    Co Kildare.


    Tel: +353-(0)1-708 4772
    Mob: +353-(0)86-604 0225
    Fax: +353-(0)1-708 3441
    e-mail: admissions@spcm.ie

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