Maynooth University International Summer School 2025
Maynooth University invites Arqus students to participate in its International Summer School from 27 June to 25 July 2025. MU’s International Summer School is one of Ireland’s largest academic summer programmes, offering a diverse range of courses:
- Irish Cultural Heritage
- Climate Change
- International Business
- Creative Writing
- Public Speaking
- History
- Global Development
This four-week programme runs classes from Monday to Thursday, with excursions on weekends. Students take two classes each and will stay in on-campus accommodation, which includes a hot breakfast and lunch on class days.
Arqus students are encouraged to apply and they are eligible for a unique Arqus Alliance discount of €250 to the programme fee (total cost 3,750€). Additionally, the programme includes a virtual component with an online pre-departure briefing and orientation, making it eligible for Erasmus+ funding and students may receive up to approximately €2,000, bringing the potential cost for Arqus students to around €1,500 — an exceptional value for two accredited courses and all included benefits.
Students can apply via the special Arqus Student Application Portal before 31 March:
Join Maynooth Summer School
Students can pick two courses to take as part of their summer school programme, either 5 ECTS or 7.5 ECTS. All courses are 40+ contact hours, with classes 4 days a week, 5 hours of class per day. Every course also includes at least one field trip!
- On-site coordinator staff: To support, advise and encourage you!
- Academic field trips: Enjoy excursions that complement your learning
- Housing: Stay on campus in single en-suite room apartment-style living
- Meals: Hot breakfast and hot lunch on-campus Monday-Thursday
- Social activities: Enjoy on-campus activities throughout the programme
- Extra adventures: Explore Ireland with our optional Friday day-trips included in your programme fee!
A lot more information can be found on Maynooth Summer School website:
Find all details here
Feel free to reach to out with any questions or queries you may have.