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Maynooth University
MSc Computer Science
Maynooth University
Course Overview
Maynooth University's MSc in Computer Science is a one-year conversion-friendly and specialisation master's covering software engineering, machine learning and data science, and distributed and cloud systems, taught on a fast-growing campus 25 minutes from Dublin. Maynooth's Department of Computer Science holds strong research groups (Hamilton Institute, PRINCIPLES cybersecurity and networks lab) and close industry ties, and the university has climbed rapidly in global rankings. The programme includes a substantial research or industry-linked project, and Ireland's position as the European headquarters of the world's biggest tech companies makes it exceptionally well placed for graduate employment.
Sri Lankan applicants choose Maynooth for a one-year, English-taught Irish master's with a clear route into the Dublin tech ecosystem — Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Apple all run major European operations minutes away. Graduates from Moratuwa, SLIIT, NSBM, IIT, or Colombo with computing backgrounds are well matched, and some tracks accept strong graduates converting into computing. Ireland's Third Level Graduate Programme (2-year stay-back for master's graduates) and the Critical Skills Employment Permit make Maynooth a strong, EU-English-speaking launchpad.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A Bachelor's degree (2.2 or above) in computer science or a related computing/quantitative field; some tracks accept strong conversion applicants.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants with degrees from Moratuwa, SLIIT, NSBM, IIT, or Colombo are competitive.
- check_circle Programming ability and foundations in algorithms, data structures, and mathematics.
- check_circle Personal statement and CV.
- check_circle Online application with certified transcripts; rolling admission for non-EU applicants.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (no band below 6.0).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall.
- check_circle PTE Academic: 61 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your prior degree was taught and examined entirely in English — Sri Lankan applicants from English-medium computing programmes qualify with an MOI letter.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, non-EU) | €16,000 | Rs. 5,520,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Maynooth/Dublin) | €12,000 | Rs. 4,140,000 |
| Proof-of-Funds / IRP Registration | €1,000 | Rs. 345,000 |
| Health Insurance & Visa | €700 | Rs. 241,500 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €29,700 | Rs. 10,246,500 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Ireland's Third Level Graduate Programme lets master's graduates stay up to 2 years to seek work, converting to a Critical Skills Employment Permit (a fast track to permanent residence). Maynooth computer-science graduates are recruited by Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Accenture, and the dense Dublin tech and fintech cluster. ICT roles dominate Ireland's Critical Skills Occupations List. Graduate software-engineer salaries in Dublin run €40,000-50,000.
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