Key information
- Duration:
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 72 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2026. Apply anytime. Research applications are generally accepted at any time.
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 63
- IELTS: 6.5
Overview
The central objectives of this French programme from Maynooth University are to allow PhD students to participate in courses delivered outside NUIM; to introduce students to academic communication, and educate them in the same, through active participation and presentation at departmental graduate symposia, at research conferences nationally and internationally.
Career Options
Students who complete the French programme from Maynooth University generally continue with careers in teaching and research at third level.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Innovation And Research Commercialisation
- Professional Certificate In Postgraduate Teaching & Learning : Tutors & Demonstrators
- Engaging With The Community: Research, Practice And Reflection
- Advanced Communication Skills: Conference Presentation
- Outreach and Communication
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 63
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
- Candidates for the PhD must have obtained at least 2nd Class Honours Grade I in their primary degree, or equivalent. Candidates for all post-graduate degrees are required to have resided for a period of one academic year or its equivalent in France or a French-speaking region.
- Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 22,810 AUD/year (≈ 14,000 EUR/year)
- EU/EEA Nationals: 10,590 AUD/year (≈ 6,500 EUR/year)
Additional Details
- Part-time Tuition Fees: EU: 4330 EUR / Year
- Continuation year (Full-Time): EU: 4330 EUR / Year; Non-EU: 10000 EUR / Year
Living Costs
Maynooth, Ireland: 1,059-1,629 AUD / month