A new record was set in 2017 when CAO fi rst preference applications to the University exceeded 4,000. With 4,037 students placing a Maynooth University degree as their fi rst choice on their CAO application, this represented a nine percent increase on fi rst preference applications from 2016.
This was the highest percentage increase of all Irish universities between 2016 and 2017. With overall applications to the CAO remaining static, it represented a signifi cant achievement and continues the strong upward trend for the University that has been driven by our new undergraduate curriculum.
Commenting on the fi gures Professor Philip Nolan, President of the University, said: “The University has recently marked 20 years since its foundation, and this is another signifi cant milestone in this anniversary year. Maynooth University has tremendous momentum as an institution, and our success allows us to continue to attract world-class researchers and highly motivated students to the University.”
