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

at Maynooth University, Maynooth

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

The Maynooth University acceptance rate is 52% which shows competitive selection criteria of the students. It is not hard to get Maynooth University admissions, however, international students must fulfill the eligibility criteria for UG and PG programs. 

A few of the reasons to choose this university for higher studies at Maynooth are listed below-

• The university prioritizes student experience, both academically and socially
• From Computer Programers to Teachers, Scientists to Journalists, graduates from Maynooth University go on to a wide variety of careers
• Maynooth University offers various technologically advanced facilities catering to academic, social and sporting life

Maynooth University offers 150+ academic programs, including UG and PG levels for its international students. International students can choose popular programs such as-

• Data Science & Analytics
• Business Analytics
• Biotechnology
• Computer Science
• Strategic Marketing
• Finance

As per Shiksha, Maynooth University has received an overall rating of 4.4. Some of the component ratings for this university are listed below-

• 4.7 for student life
• 4.6 for public transportation
• 4.8 for safety
• 4.6 for quality of faculty
• 4.3 for value of money
• Some of the student reviews posted on Shiksha for Maynooth University are:
• Maynooth University is a place that develops students in every way.
• This university organizes various student events, traditional parties, culture-oriented programs, etc.  

Given below is the course-wise tuition fee at Maynooth University for international students:-

Living Expenses: A student studying at Maynooth has to be bear the estimated expenses given below: 

Maynooth University ranking in Times Higher Education ranking in 2026 is #501-600. Some of the subject rankings of this university in 2026 are given as follows-

• Business and Economics: #401-500
• Law: #251-300
• Psychology: #201-250
• Social Sciences: #301-400
• Computer Science: #501-600

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:

After you have applied on the official admission portal of Maynooth University, the application is reviewed and assessed by respective department. Students will be communicated about the selection within 4 weeks from receiving complete application. A student will receive any of the following responses-

• Firm offer of a place on a program
• Conditional offer depending on course specific requirements
• Invitation to interview
• Unsuccessful application
• Placed on a waiting list.

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.