St Patrick's Pontifical University, Maynooth
Maynooth, Ireland
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1795
Overview
St Patrick's Pontifical University, Maynooth is a Pontifical University and National Seminary founded in 1795. Specialising in theology and philosophy, it offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to lay and clerical students from Ireland and internationally, situated on a historic campus shared with Maynooth University in Co. Kildare.
Fields of study
- Theology
- Philosophy
- Canon Law
- Liturgy
- Sacred Scripture
- Moral Theology
- Systematic Theology
- Pastoral Theology
- Church Music
- Religious Education
Accreditation: AVEPRO (Agency for the Evaluation and Promotion of Quality in Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties); Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions@spcm.ie
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Undergraduate programmes MU001 and MU002 are approved for the Irish Government Free Fees Initiative and SUSI Grants. Non-grant full-fee students pay €2964.50 per year. International student fees are payable in full prior to registration. Full-time Postgraduate Masters and Doctorate in Theology are also SUSI-approved. An acceptance fee of €150 applies to postgraduate applicants.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
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| Baccalaureate in Theology (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Baccalaureate in Theology & Arts (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.