1. Maynooth 2013/14

2. Maynooth in numbers 20.000 inhabitants 10.000 students 6 pubs 2 campuses 1 castle 25 km from Dublin 1795 establishment of Maynooth University

3. National University of Ireland, Maynooth Divided in North and South Campus New library with great technical features Starbucks Shop in the library Post office and small grocery store on campus Student accommodation on campus Gym and swimming pool on campus which are free of charge for students Phoenix restaurant on campus Student’s union with own venue and bar Awesome orientation week for freshers and international students

4. Freetime in Maynooth Nightlife – Nightclubs – Pubs Carton House Facilities of the Univeristy – Gym – Soccer/ Rugby pitch – Sportshall – Swimming pool Clubs‘n‘Societies

5. Freetime in Ireland Dublin – Temple Bar – Museums – St. Patrick‘s Day Parade All-Ireland – Wicklow Mountains – Galway Pubs & Cliffs of Moher – Trips of the International Society The Ring of Kerry Northern Ireland

6. Expenses Erasmus funds: 200€ each month Unlikely to get a room on campus → Rent about 100€-150€ per week off campus Groceries are more expensive → Ask for student discounts Average expenses: 700€-900€ per month → Eventually depends on your lifestyle

7. Contact Points Maynooth Erasmus Facebook Group http://www.maynoothstudentpad.ie/Accomm odation http://www.maynoothstudentpad.ie/Accomm odation http://www.daft.ie/ http://isaccommodation.com/ http://www.studentaccommodationmaynooth.ie/ http://www.studentaccommodationmaynooth.ie/ Erasmus Coordinator: alena.jurikova@nuim.iealena.jurikova@nuim.ie