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National University of Ireland, Maynooth
(NUIM)
Part of National University of Ireland
About
Maynooth University is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland. Maynooth University was formerly known as National University of Ireland, Maynooth. It was Ireland's youngest university until Technological University Dublin was established in 2019, having been founded by the Universities Act, 1997, from the secular faculties of the now sep...
Maynooth University is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland. Maynooth University was formerly known as National University of Ireland, Maynooth. It was Ireland's youngest university until Technological University Dublin was established in 2019, having been founded by the Universities Act, 1997, from the secular faculties of the now separate St Patrick's College, Maynooth, which was founded in 1795. Maynooth is one of two university towns in Ireland, the other being Tralee, Co. Kerry.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 19 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 12,263
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 25.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 15%
- Female : Male
- 57 : 43
- Staff
- 213
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =140 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =625 | 39.1 | 2026 |
ARWU
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 201-300 | - | 2017 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Psychology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 201–250 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 251–300 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
QS
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 551-600 | - | 2021 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of National University of Ireland, Maynooth?
National University of Ireland, Maynooth's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 771-780, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =1,093.
When was National University of Ireland, Maynooth founded?
National University of Ireland, Maynooth was founded in 1795.
What are the top subjects at National University of Ireland, Maynooth?
Top subjects at National University of Ireland, Maynooth include: Psychiatry/Psychology, Geography, Law & Legal Studies, Psychology, Physics & Astronomy.
Where is National University of Ireland, Maynooth located?
National University of Ireland, Maynooth is located in Maynooth, Ireland.