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  • Locations: Dublin, Ireland
  • Program Terms: IOP Fall, IOP Spring, IOP Year (academic)
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: WorldStrides 
  • This program is currently not accepting applications. If the deadline has recently passed, you may wish to complete the Extension Request Form.

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program. If you were expecting to find an available application, there are few possible reasons why:

  1. If it is for a program starting anytime from summer 2026 to spring 2027, applications may not open until later: November 13, 2025 for summer 2026; November 20, 2025 for programs beginning fall 2026; and April 15, 2026 for programs beginning winter or spring 2027. However, deadlines will be available online. Consider signing up for alerts in your inbox with our interest list and on your phone with the UC Merced Connect app.
  2. If it is for an earlier term, the deadline for the program may have passed quite some time ago.
  3. If the program has limited spots, the program may now be full and no longer accepting new applications.
Fact Sheet:
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Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 3.00 Click here for a definition of this term Class standing: 2-Sophomore, 3-Junior, 4-Senior
Language of instruction: English Housing options: Dormitory / affiliated residences
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of study: Anthropology, Business administration, Chemistry, Computer science, Economics, Engineering, Film and media studies, French, History, Legal studies, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish
Program Description:
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Semester at Maynooth University

From historic landmarks to vibrant arts festivals, the greater Dublin area offers a dynamic backdrop for your semester abroad. Maynooth University (MU) is located just 45 minutes west of Dublin in one of Ireland's only true university towns.

Student snorkeling above great barrier reef

Program highlights

  • Choose from a wide variety of courses across fields including STEM, business, liberal arts, and the social sciences

  • All courses are taught by Maynooth faculty with other international students, and many include dedicated field trips to help bring the curriculum to life

  • Maynooth also offers unique certificate courses in International Business or Irish Cultural Heritage, which features field experiences to historical and archaeological sites

  • With charming green spaces and a welcoming student culture, Maynooth blends tradition and progress in an ideal study abroad setting

  • Picture yourself hiking along the cliffs of Howth, exploring medieval Kilkenny, or taking part in an Irish dance class

Discover Dublin

Scholarships and financial aid

Each year we award more than $1 million in need- and merit-based scholarships.

Learn more

How to get started

  1. Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.

  2. Meet with your study abroad office.

  3. Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.


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Meet Catherline L.

"My time in Dublin was probably the best three months of my life. I studied music, history, and the Irish language at Maynooth University just outside Dublin. The university was amazing, with wonderful professors, lots of fun social events, and great programs and resources."

WorldStrides has helped students have life-changing experiences abroad for over 40 years. Now it's your turn! Formerly known as International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), WorldStrides provides high-quality semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs, internships, research, and experiential-learning opportunities with full-service support from expert staff located around the world. We even offer scholarships, grants and discounts to make going abroad a reality for all students. Let us help you get started. Our team is ready when you are!




This program is currently not accepting applications. If the deadline has recently passed, you may wish to complete the Extension Request Form.