Maynooth is a university town about 25 kilometres west of Dublin, and ONCAMPUS Ireland teaches from UniHaven College, directly opposite Maynooth University. The International Foundation Programme is QQI-accredited at Level 5 and runs in a business and social sciences stream and an engineering and science stream. A pre-master's is offered too. Students can progress to a long list of Irish universities, including Maynooth, DCU, University of Galway and UCC.
Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland
Official website: oncampus.global
Pathway college run with Cambridge Education Group
UniHaven College, Maynooth
QQI Level 5 accredited
Tralee, County Kerry
€12,000 – €16,000
International students, pathway programmes, per year
€10,000 – €13,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on oncampus.global before you apply.
International Foundation Programme (Business and Social Sciences)
FoundationDuration
9 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.0, TOEFL: 50
International Foundation Programme (Engineering and Science)
FoundationDuration
9 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.0, TOEFL: 50
Pre-Master's Programme (Business)
Pre-MastersDuration
6 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 60
Pre-Master's Programme (Science and Engineering)
Pre-MastersDuration
6 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 60
A teaching centre right opposite Maynooth University.
Progression options across many Irish universities and technological universities.
A foundation with a recognised Irish QQI award.
Students move on to degrees at Maynooth, DCU, Galway, UCC, Limerick and others.
Irish graduates can apply for the Stamp 1G to stay and look for work.
Dublin's tech and pharma employers are within reach of Maynooth by train.
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Maynooth is small and walkable, with a main street of pubs and cafés and the ruins of Maynooth Castle by the university gates. The Royal Canal runs along the edge of town.
Trains to Dublin take around 40 minutes, which suits students who want city life without city rent. Rooms are scarce in Maynooth, though, so book early.
Letter of acceptance from UniHaven College
Proof of tuition fee payment
Proof of EUR 10,000 living funds
Private medical insurance
English test at required level
Passport valid twelve months beyond arrival
ONCAMPUS Ireland takes applications through the year. Apply at least three months ahead, since the Irish study visa needs proof of fees paid and funds.
The foundation and pre-master's start in September and January. Check which Irish university you plan to progress to, as its degree start date matters.
If you're from a visa-required country, it's an Irish D study visa: offer letter, proof of fees paid, EUR 10,000 in accessible funds and medical insurance. Everyone from outside the EU then registers for an Irish Residence Permit after arriving.
The business and social sciences foundation is the most popular, followed by engineering and science. The foundation needs completed secondary school and IELTS around 5.0; the pre-master's needs a bachelor's degree and IELTS 5.5.
Cambridge Education Group sometimes offers fee discounts for ONCAMPUS Ireland. The Irish universities you progress to, such as Maynooth and DCU, run their own international scholarships.
