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Maynooth University, established in 1997 is ranked as one of the top 50 universities under 50 years old by Times Higher Education. Maynooth is a truly global university, with students from over 90 different countries currently enrolled, and it is also Ireland’s fastest growing university. Situated 25 km west of Dublin, the University offers international programmes and partnerships across multiple disciplines including business, law, science, humanities, education, social sciences and engineering.

Maynooth is a modern institution fostering collegial culture yet supporting a research led scholarly tradition. To meet with the demands of international employers and global business environment, Maynooth University provides its students opportunities to study abroad for one semester or full academic year and graduate with an international degree. The University’s international coordinators help students gain access to more than 200 global universities across five major continents.

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International orientation takes place a week before lectures begin and is designed to introduce students to life at the University and each other. It includes various workshops and talks, campus tours and introductions to clubs and societies. The Student Buddy Network, run by the International Office, also provides guidance, advice and help to new students. A free writing center at Maynooth helps students during each course year while Student Plus, a skill development course, enables them to learn more effectively. Students lead a very active life at Maynooth campus (voted as Ireland’s friendliest college in a recent poll of 10,000 students) with its 100+ clubs and societies for pursuing activities of one’s interests. The large and small sports halls, which includes a fitness centre and free weights room, allow Maynooth students to seek fitness and physical recreation. Its state-of-the art library incorporates the latest IT innovations to allow students to study in collaboration or solitude. Eolas, the University’s newly built and highly advanced ICT centre, offers the latest facilities for research in Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, in addition to Maynooth Works, the business incubation support centre for IT and biotech startups.

About the University

The University of Galway is a public research university located in the city of Galway, Ireland. It was established in 1845 and today welcomes more than 18,000 students through its doors who are attracted to its reputation for excellent teaching and leading research. A significantly multicultural University, the institution attracts around 4000 international students from over 122 countries annually. The University of Galway was awarded Irish University of the Year 2022 in the Sunday Times Good University Guide.

What is the University of Galway's acceptance rate?

The University of Galway's acceptance rate is 86%.

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Founded in 1908, the University of Alberta (U of A) offers over 200 undergraduate and 500 graduate programs and is currently ranked in the top five universities in Canada. The University uses the most advanced resources and facilities in research, offering path-breaking insights into artificial intelligence, life sciences, and health. Over 40,000 students are enrolled at the University, of which over 9,000 are international from 150 countries. The University is ranked second in Canada and in the global top 100 for post-graduation employment outcomes (QS Graduate Employability Rankings). The Career Centre supports all students and recent graduates with programs to launch their careers. The University receives almost $500 million of research annually from external sources and houses over 400 distinct research laboratories. Currently, the University of Alberta ranks among the top five universities for research in Canada. It is also a member of the U15 universities, apart from being a part of the Worldwide Universities Network, an organisation comprising 19 universities on six continents. The U of A strives to enhance students’ opportunities to study internationally at dozens of partner institutions. Exchanges are also possible with fellow members of the Worldwide Universities Network, a consortium of 18 top universities established to facilitate global research and teaching collaborations.

Services for international students

The University of Alberta delivers continuous support to international students, ensuring that incoming students know what to expect before entering Canada. The International Services Centre at the University helps students get all the relevant information regarding immigration, health insurance, programs, housing arrangements and renter’s agreements. It is home to International Student Services, Global Education, Visiting Programs and Education Abroad. The team is open for in-person and online advising, for which students need to book an appointment. The team also assists in airport pick-ups when the international students first arrive. U of A+ is an academic success programme that helps international students culturally adapt to a new learning environment. Workshops, activities, and classes are conducted to help students acclimatise. Close to 450 student groups are active on campus in nearly every area of student interest: academic, cultural, recreational, and political.

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111th in QS World University Ranking 2024 118th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 7th in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023 126-150th in the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2022

Accommodation
The University has a total of 13 halls of residence, and these are open to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Lister Centre is the primary residence of first-year students, located on the north Campus. Both single (private) and shared rooms are available. Provisions for students with families are also available. Accommodation varies from dormitories to apartments, available as furnished or unfurnished.

Location
The University of Alberta has five campuses, four in Edmonton and one in Camrose. Some campuses are more self-contained, with facilities like tennis courts, a lifestyle centre, a gym, and a wellness centre. Several parks, a museum, the Metro Cinema, and stores are nearby the University. Most students either walk around the campus or cycle. The Light Rail Transit or bus service are the best options to travel between campuses and Enterprise Square. In addition, a free shuttle bus service operates between Campus St. Jean and the North Campus. International students can reach the University of Alberta by landing at the Edmonton International Airport (YEG), which is 25 km away from the University.

Alumni
Joe Clark (former Canadian Prime Minister) Violet King Henry (first black female lawyer in Canada) Richard Taylor (Nobel laureate, Physics) Beverly McLachlin (former Chief Justice, Canada) Margaret Atwood (novelist and poet)

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Acadia University is a Canadian university in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is one of Canada's most prestigious universities and has a renowned national and global reputation. Founded in 1838, Acadia is one of Canada's oldest universities. Today it offers more than 200 undergraduate or graduate courses.

Acadia currently has 3,574 students, and they come from a variety of backgrounds. Students come to study at universities from almost all Canadian provinces. International students are also well represented from over 60 countries. The university offers a holistic learning experience through experiential learning, community engagement, research and innovation

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Brescia University College is a Catholic liberal arts women's college located in London, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1919, it has the accolade of being the only university-level women's college in Canada.

The mission of Brescia University College is to help passionate, creative and intelligent women to reach their full potential. Around 500 international students from 36 countries currently study at Brescia University College as the university is highly regarded globally and committed to empowering all women.

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Cape Breton University is a public university in Sydney, Nova Scotia. It dates back to the creation of St. Francis Xavier University Sydney Campus in 1951 as a satellite of St Francis Xavier University. In 1974 it merged with the Nova Scotia Eastern Institute of Technology to become the College of Cape Breton before becoming a full university in 1982.

It has ranked 19th in the MacLean's undergraduate university rankings and 46th in its reputation rankings. It also ranked 6th in the student satisfaction survey. It has just over 5,500 students including, 3,500 from more than 55 countries around the world. This makes it one of the most diverse and multicultural universities in Canada.

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