Bsc Computer Science & Software Engineering (ARTS) (CSA) 

at Maynooth University, Maynooth

Maynooth University is considered one of the best universities around the world with one of the the highest acceptance rates in all of the Ireland. 

The Maynooth University acceptance rate is 70% for international students. This shows the moderate selection policy of the university and getting Maynooth University admissions is not too tough. However, international students must showcase their ability by scoring high GPAs, standardized scores, and English language proficiency scores and performing well in academics.

Maynooth University expects a GPA of 3 on the 4 scale and 3.5 for specific programs. Along with this, international students must fulfill the other eligibility requirements. The eligibility criteria include a Higher Secondary School Certificate or bachelor’s degree, Any equivalent Grade 12 all-India Secondary School Certificate, English language proficiency score, subject requirements, and age requirements.  Students who fulfill eligibility criteria along with some relevant experience have a high probability of selection

According to various unofficial sources and opinion of previous students available online, following is the list of things an international student should do after reaching Ireland.

• Open A Bank Account
• Get a Student Travel Card
• Learn Irish language
• Plan Your Budget

While packing for Ireland as an international students keep following points in mind:

• Weather in Ireland can vary from cold, hot or rainy so you should pack appropriate clothes.
• Passport and/or ID cards (+copies)
• Proof of health insurance (+copies)
• Point of Entry Letter (in paper & digital)
• Acceptance Letter/Email (in paper)
• Credit card and/or ATM card
• Calculator, notebook, pens and whatever you need for classes
• Your Phone, power bank etc. 
• Laptop
• Adapters and all essential electronics
• Toiletries and medicines 
• Raincoat and/or umbrella
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Clothes you can layer for changeable weather

Here is complete student guide on Ireland.

Ireland presents with attractive post study work opportunities to international students. The international students need to be employed after they complete their education and should stay in Ireland for more than 5 years.

The citizenship of Ireland can also be obtained through other means which include investment provided you meet certain eligibility criteria.

Here is everything you need to know about post study work permit in Ireland.

Maynooth Uni ranking in THE ranking in 2025 is #501-600. Also, some of the subject rankings of this university in 2025 are given as follows:

• Business and Economics: #401-500
• Law: #251-300
• Psychology: #176-200
• Social Sciences: #201-250

In Times Higher Education rankings 2025, the University of Galway ranks better than Maynooth University. Galway University ranks at #351-400 and Maynooth University ranks at #501-600. A comparison of these universities over the years is given as follows:

Maynooth University ranks at #1114 in 2024-25 in the U.S. News & World Report rankings – Best Global Universities category. In the previous year's rankings, this university ranked at #1254. This shows that there has been a slight decline in Galway University's ranking in U.S. News & World Report in 2025. For the Global Universities category rankings, a few of the factors on which the universities are evaluated are Global Research Reputation, Publications, Normalized Citation Impact, Regional Research Reputation, etc.