National University of Ireland, Maynooth

The National University of Ireland, Maynooth, often known as Maynooth University, is located in County Kildare, Ireland. It is the county's only university, established in 1795, offering a range of programs across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Overview

The National University of Ireland, Maynooth (often referred to as Maynooth University) is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland. It was first established as St Patrick's College in 1795 and has been involved in the provision of third level education since then. It became a university in its own right in 1997 and since then has grown rapidly both in terms of student numbers and in terms of the range and depth of the courses on offer. The university offers a comprehensive range of disciplines including the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, business and law. The university's main strengths lie in the areas of media studies, accounting, finance, software engineering, electronic engineering, psychology, sociology and music. With nearly 13,000 students, it has a significant impact on the local economy and is a key player in the educational and cultural life of the country.