First Year Students

First Year Student Accommodation

At Dublin City University

We look forward to welcoming you to live on campus in September 2021. The on campus experience for first year students is at its most rewarding when you have access to everything you need in one location.

DCU teaches primarily across its three main campus locations at Glasnevin, St Patricks and All Hallows.
Incoming 2021/2022 first year students can apply to stay on the Glasnevin and St Patrick’s College campuses.

Your Room

Incoming 1st year students are allocated rooms in Hampstead and Larkfield Apartments on the Glasnevin campus. The residences are served by a central reception, operated by DCU Rooms reception team.

Larkfield

Your Stay At Larkfield

Larkfield student accommodation consists of two single rooms that share a bathroom and a kitchenette. Each bedroom has a study desk, wardrobe and complimentary WiFi and internet access (internet cable not provided) in the room. There are 295 units in Larkfield and this block is designated for incoming first-year students.

Each floor contains a designated social space for students. Larkfield Apartments are allocated to the same gender.

Dates & Rates

Full Academic Year: 20th September 2021 – 1st May 2022

Larkfield Single

Semester 1: €2,415
20th September 2021 – 3rd January 2022 (105 nights)

Semester 2: €2,714
3rd January 2022 – 1st May 2022 (118 nights)

Full Academic Year: €5,129
20th September 2021 – 1st May 2022 (223 nights)

Monthly Payments:

September: €253.00
October: €713.00
November: €690.00
December: €713.00
January: €713.00
February: €644.00
March: €713.00
April: €690.00

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Hampstead

Your Stay At Hampstead

Hampstead Apartments contain sixty-one comfortable apartments, each with five ensuite bedrooms, and a shared living/kitchen/dining area. Each apartment comprises four single ensuite rooms and one double ensuite room for single occupancy.

Each bedroom has a study area and both complimentary WiFi and internet access (internet cable not provided) are provided. A telephone (incoming calls only) is provided in the living area of each apartment. Hampstead apartments are allocated mixed gender.

Dates & Rates

Full Academic Year: 20th September 2021 – 1st May 2022

Hampstead Single

Semester 1: €2,564

20th September 2021 – 3rd January 2022 (105 nights)

Semester 2: €2,882
3rd January 2022 – 1st May 2022 (118 nights)

Full Academic Year: €5,446
20th September 2021 – 1st May 2022 (223 nights)

Monthly Payments:

September: €268.62
October: €757.02
November: €732.60
December: €757.02
January: €757.02
February: €684.10
March: €757.02
April: €732.60

Hampstead Double

Semester 1: €2,597
20th September 2021 – 3rd January 2022 (105 nights)

Semester 2: €2,918
3rd January 2022 – 1st May 2022 (118 nights)

Full Academic Year: €5,515
20th September 2021 – 1st May 2022 (223 nights)

Monthly Payments:

September: €272.03
October: €766.63
November: €741.90
December: €766.63
January: €766.63
February: €692.65
March: €766.63
April: €741.90

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St Patrick's Campus

Your Stay At St Patrick's Campus

St Patrick’s College accommodation is single room occupancy, with a single bed, study desk, complimentary WiFi, bookshelves, wardrobe, and wash hand basin. Students share shower rooms and toilet facilities with other students on their floor of the same gender. Each house has a common room with a kitchen facility.
The accommodation is self-catering. Each kitchen is fitted with the following: Electric hobs, fridge, freezer, microwave oven, water boiler and built-in storage units. The common room consists of seating areas with tables.

Dates & Rates

Full Academic Year: 20th September 2021 – 1st May 2022

St Patrick's Single

Semester 1: €2,368

20th September 2021 – 3rd January 2022 (105 nights)

Semester 2: €2,661

3rd January 2022 – 1st May 2022 (118 nights)

Full Academic Year: €5,029

20th September 2021 – 1st May 2022 (223 nights)

Monthly Payments:

September: €248.05
October: €699.05
November: €676.50
December: €699.05
January : €699.05
February: €631.40
March: €699.05
April: €676.50

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Frequently Asked Questions

I was not offered a room but still really want to live on campus. What are my chances?

If you were not successful in the first round of offers for accommodation – don't despair! We will continue to perform lotteries after the initial offers are accepted and vacancies arise. This will happen on an ongoing basis after the initial offers are made. Please make sure you have set up your profile, created an application and paid the €50 application fee.

I was not offered a room in the lottery. Is the €50 application fee refundable?

If you stay on the waiting list until the end of the process and we are unable to allocate you, the €50 will be refunded once the semester begins. This €50 should be requested by email to [email protected] and you should also upload your bank details to the portal. In all other cases the €50 is a non-refundable administration fee.

I have been awarded a room in the lottery but what if I do not get my course at DCU in the CAO?

In the case that you are not awarded your chosen course of study at DCU and can provide proof of this to us, you are entitled to a full refund of your deposit.
Your room cancellation should be made in writing to [email protected] prior to the move in date of September 20th 2021 in order for this deposit to be refundable.

I have a medical condition and therefore require on-campus accommodation. Do I get preference?

A number of rooms are specially designed for wheelchair users and students with disabilities do get preference in the allocation of other rooms. However, you must specify this when applying online and we will require your Consultant/Specialist to complete an "Evidence of Disability Form".

Who will I be sharing with?

All rooms are randomly allocated - if you would like to share an apartment with a particular person, please contact [email protected] and we will allocate you where possible.

What if I change my mind or find alternative accommodation after I move in? Do I get my deposit back?

Once you have accepted an offer you are liable for rental charges until the room is re-allocated. In addition, a €50 administration charge will be deducted from your booking deposit.