Pontifical University of Maynooth  

St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth, was founded in 1795 as the National Seminary for all of Ireland. St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, has been internationally recognised and respected as a premier Catholic institution of theological, philosophical, humanistic and scientific education since 1795. Since 1896 it has been a University Institution with Pontifical Faculties of Theology, Canon Law and Philosophy

The Pontifical University has close links with the National University of Ireland Maynooth (NUIM). You can combine your study of Theology in the Pontifical University with your study of Arts in the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. Both universities share the same campus and facilities.

Maynooth is within easy reach of Dublin. It is Ireland’s only University town which means you can escape the hassle of long city commutes or you can use the handy bus and rail links to the Campus. The Pontifical University is located in the heart of Maynooth town. It is the perfect environment for the budding Theologian!

Pontifical University Office,
St. Patrick's College
Maynooth
Co Kildare
Tel: +353-(0)1-708 3600
Fax: +353-(0)1-628 9063
e-mail: theology.office@may.ie