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Maynooth University is a great place if you are looking for community and fellowship. The people and staff are so so kind and helpful. The university really does care about its students and you can see that in the facilities that they have. Overall everything about Maynooth University is friendly and kind.
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Maynooth University is a great place if you are looking for community and fellowship. The people and staff are so so kind and helpful. The university really does care about its students and you can see that in the facilities that they have. Overall everything about Maynooth University is friendly and kind.
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MaynMaynooth University is located in the town of Maynooth, to the west of the Irish capital city of Dublin. 12,611 students are enrolled at Maynooth University.
(Source: HEA Enrolments 2018/19)
The graduate outcomes for Maynooth University show that 56% of honours degree graduates are in full-time work and 24% are in full-time further study or training.
(Source: HEA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2018)
Updated: 7th September 2020
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Campus is not great but it’s not bad neither there’s a lot of room for improvement in terms of accommodating student needs better. Wi-Fi can be sustained more, studying facilities also be appreciate
overall a good uni, a few things maynooth could work on, good range of societies and clubs which allow for ppl to express themselves, the internet needs to be worked on as it varies every day
Great experience studying at Maynooth University. Lovely vibes on campus and everyone is so nice
I really enjoy studying here. The community is vibrant and there is a lot to do!
I love the campus, it’s so different to Spain but in the good way. It really feels like an university life there. The only issue it’s that it’s really far from my accommodation and that I hate eduroam.
Maynooth University is a great place if you are looking for community and fellowship. The people and staff are so so kind and helpful. The university really does care about its students and you can see that in the facilities that they have. Overall everything about Maynooth University is friendly and kind.
Overall a cosy campus that isn’t so overwhelming. Facilities are of a decent standard. Shops & cafes are nearby & handy. Friendly town with everything you would need as well as a very interactive & engaged students union & community !!
Provides a very rounded university experience with nightlife and great commuting possibilities
I’ve been at this university for 5 years doing both an undergraduate program and currently a masters program. It has had its ups & downs as most universities will. A new building installation has definitely upgraded the campus. But parking is a massive problem. There is not enough car parking spaces for all the student attending college here. This needs to change & quicky
I like maynooth university, my course has been very good and I love the lecturers but some of the facilities could use an update
My experience at Maynooth has been highly positive. The university demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting students facing financial challenges, providing valuable resources and assistance. The staff are exceptionally kind, approachable, and always willing to help. Their dedication to student well-being is evident through their understanding of the critical role that mental health plays in academic success.
As a first year student and in my second semester, my experience at Maynooth University has been very exciting and full of a lot of opportunities. I’ve met lots of new people and made close friends through different Student Union events. I’ve always felt comfortable to reach out to my professors or lecturers to ask for help if I’ve needed it. The facilities on campus are very good, more indoor seating areas would be lovely if possible. The wifi is spotty in some buildings but still good when it works. I really am enjoying my time at Maynooth University and some days I don’t mind making the trek up to campus because there are nice facilities on and off campus. I enjoy my lectures (I study Psychology) and the material is really engaging. The library service is great. The librarians are very friendly and helpful which is really good. I’ve been told that there are multiple resources available to explore different career options which I will definitely be taking advantage of to make a plan.
Facilities for lectures are unreliable, massive lack of charging points and seating areas. There are not many active societies nor do they promote themselves well. SU is fire. Internet is unreilable and downright devious. Books in library are limited and are not all available on online. Massively stressful finding books for classes. Food spots are few and far between with high prices for all. Pugin is fire however opening hours are treachrous. Does not facilaite late night studying. Phoenix is s***, would rather feed the food to my dogs. There are not many communal spaces for studying, arts is noisy and overcrowded. Pods are unavailable and often are more socialisng than real work.
Speaking as a 1st year undergrad CS student, I felt that there was little to no support throughout the year apart from the MSC, but you wouldn’t even get much time in the MSC due to the very busy schedule, a good share of lecturers were not good and would not even necessarily “teach” but just read. A lot of lecturers never left any notes online either so it really doesn’t help for catch up. The CSC as well had very few open hours and I was again barely able to access because of the schedule. I just felt I had no support whatsoever throughout the course even when I reached for help from the MAP etc. the food is very expensive and not ideal for an average student’s wages, the clubs and societies really aren’t amazing either. In summary, I would not recommend this college to anyone, especially if you want to pursue a career in Computer Science.
A place with such a lovely atmosphere, the college town is very vibrant and everything is close enough to feel homely!
Definitely not what I thought the whole college experience would be like, it sometimes feels like you're paying to teach yourself the entire course. Maynooth took on way too many students and overcrowding is a huge issue because there's never any seats when it's lunchtime, you'd find yourself having to sit on the floor more often than you'd like. Most lecturers are nice but aren't great at teaching the material. You're also lucky if you get a good tutor because most of them seem like they don't want to be there. If you learn by one on one teaching good luck because you'll probably struggle. Not enough food places on campus either for the amount of students. Love the south campus scenery and library cat but overall, major improvements needed.
Not a place I would recommend for mature students. Little to no support and the support you do get is from someone half your age with no real life expierence which seems to be the case across all areas which may also account for being treated like doormats e.g.student levy, accomodation etc. Students have no real power. No idea who our 'year head' etc is supposed to be. There is going to end up being a massive crush/stampede someday as the facilites provided cannot cope with the amount of students and this is a health hazard. Classes are cancelled within a hour or 2 notice, never anywhere to sit and you will pay nearly a tenor for awful food if theres anything left. The university has taken on more students than it can handle. Terrible adminstration with registrations not being kept up to date. I am hoping to finish my degree elsewhere after this year
For parking, its horrible. You waste fuel looking for a space. Overcrowding is an issue. The facilities for students can be cheap. The staff room facilities are definitely better. 100 stars for that grand piano. The campus lecture halls, 5 stars. Haven't join many clubs in my 4 yrs but everyone is friendly. Lecturers and students all friendly. The only problem, some lecturers literally CANNOT teach. But they are good people and will try to help you only if you put the effort to try and talk to them and do exam questions with them on your own accord (which most students won't do). But this is my experience in the CS sector. I will not recommend this university for Computer Science. Some CS lecturers in my opinion does not look professional (outfit/hygiene). But the upper year students are amazing teachers so make friends with them. SU body are amazing people who tries their best. Careers service are not very reliable. You might not get the work in your area of study. LEVY money stolen.
If you are looking to get a piece of paper of get out of there as fast as you can I would definitely recommend this college. The lecturers and structure of the teaching is pretty good but if you want to actually experience college this is not the place unless your a culchie living on campus. Societies seem to be comprised of a pretty small group of people and they don't seem to do much. I mostly found myself sneaking onto other colleges trips just so I could enjoy myself. To summarise if you are from Dublin and want to enjoy your few years of college study hard and go to trinity or ucd thats where all the good societies and clubs are.
Great experience and exposure relevant for career building.
It’s great for meeting new people! A great social buzz (outside covid haha) and lovely atmosphere in college! Lecturers aren’t all the best, but a lot of them do care for the students and help out as much as possible :)
University is trying its best during these hard times
More student accommodation needed as well as space to walk around campus. Walking into campus from the main road is nearly impossible at times. The entrance/exit is too narrow.
A luscious green campus, perfect blend of the old and the new, great Library and easily accessible facilities.
Campus is overcrowded. Never any seating available in any building.
Overall it was ok, it’s easier to immerse yourself in the experience if you live on campus but as I was commuting after a long day I just wanted to get home
Good college, all ound nice people, easy to get to, night life was very good before Covid-19
There was a constant daily struggle to find somewhere to sit indoors. Overcrowding seems to be an issue, but I see that they're still opening new buildings every few years, so this situation might improve. Professors were enthusiastic and helpful for schoolwork and discussing plans after graduation. Many Clubs/Socs with friendly members. Wifi available in all buildings and reached outdoors across much of the campus. Even as president of a society, I had no interaction with the student union outside of them bothering me to fill out petitions for candidates I knew nothing about. It was expected of you to just give your signature without asking what the candidate was like.
I attended Maynooth University for almost three years (cut short due to covid) and it was the best three years of my life.
Spent five years here and unless you live on or near campus or drive, you cannot participate in many clubs, or participate in events. The SU doesn't do much of anything to my knowledge. The WiFi is shocking, mostly used a hotspot. Overall, not great.
Great college with great selection of courses. Lecturers are very helpful and friendly! However, WiFi is barely accessible and rarely works
Amazing experience. Maynooth has a very friendly atmosphere because it's a student town.
It’s a big university and hard to make friends in my opinion. If you live far from the university and struggle with mental health issues it’s hard to find the motivation to come in. I personally feel like I didn’t experience university even though I graduated. It wasn’t the university for me
It is a good, friendly campus and staff. Good facilities and lecture halls. With the new students centre in the works it will allow for a lot more seating areas.