International Undergraduate Students
International Students
At Dublin City University
*Please note: Postgraduate students are also required to pay €50 administrative fee when applying for accommodation*
We look forward to welcoming you to live on campus in September 2025. The on campus experience for 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 2025/2026 International Undergraduate Students can apply to stay on the Glasnevin and All Hallows campuses.
*Please note: Service costs are not included in rent rates and will be a separate cost charged monthly in advance*
Your Room
International Undergraduate Students are allocated rooms in College Park Apartments on the Glasnevin campus and Purcell House and O’Donnell House on our All Hallows campus. The residences are served by a central reception operated by the DCU Rooms reception team. At each location, students have a choice of rooms to choose from when making an application.
College Park Apartments
Your Stay At College Park
College Park Apartments contain sixty standard apartments, each with either four or five ensuite bedrooms (four double ensuite rooms per apartment with single occupancy), one single and a shared living/kitchen/dining area. This accommodation is furnished to a very high standard. Each bedroom has both Wi-Fi and fixed-line internet access (internet cable not provided) and a study area. There are also 145 superior bedrooms located in College Park. All bedrooms are double rooms (single occupancy) with ensuite facilities. Each bedroom in the superior accommodation has both Wi-Fi and fixed-line internet access (internet cable not provided), telephone (incoming calls only) and a study area.
Full Academic Year: 31st August 2025 – 06th May 2026
*Updated 14.04.2025
*Please note: Service costs are not included in rent rates and will be a separate cost charged monthly in advance*
Dates & Rates
Deposit – €831.40 (refundable after check-out, less any outstanding fines/damages incurred)
Semester 1: €3408.73
31st August 2025 – 2nd January 2026 (124 nights)
Semester 2 (only) move on 5th January: €3381.02
05th January 2026 – 6th May 2026 (121 nights)
Semester 2 (continuing from Semester 1): €3464.16
Full Academic Year: €6872.89
31st August 2025 – 06th May 2026 (248 nights)
*Full academic year students occupy the room for the full 248 nights. Semester students occupy the rooms for one semester only*
Monthly Payments:
August: €27.71
September: €831.40
October: €859.11
November: €831.40
December: €859.11
January (Full Academic Year): €859.11
January (Semester 1 only): €27.71
January (Semester 2 only): €775.97
February: €775.97
March: €859.11
April: €831.40
May: €138.57
Deposit – €857.03 (refundable after check-out, less any outstanding fines/damages incurred)
Semester 1: €3513.81
31st August 2025 – 2nd January 2026 (124 nights)
Semester 2 (only) move on 5th January: €3485.25
05th January 2026 – 6th May 2026 (121 nights)
Semester 2 (continuing from Semester 1): €3507.94
Full Academic Year: €7084.75
31st August 2025 – 06th May 2026 (248 nights)
*Full academic year students occupy the room for the full 248 nights. Semester students occupy the rooms for one semester only*
Monthly Payments:
August: €28.57
September: €857.03
October: €885.59
November: €857.03
December: €885.59
January (Full Academic Year): €885.59
January (Semester 1 only): €28.57
January (Semester 2 only): €799.89
February: €799.89
March: €885.59
April: €857.03
May: €142.84
Deposit – €882.96 (refundable after check-out, less any outstanding fines/damages incurred)
Semester 1: €3620.13
31st August 2025 – 2nd January 2026 (124 nights)
Semester 2 (only) move on 5th January: €3590.70
05th January 2026 – 6th May 2026 (121 nights)
Semester 2 (continuing from Semester 1): €3679.00
Full Academic Year: €7299.13
31st August 2025 – 06th May 2026 (248 nights)
*Full academic year students occupy the room for the full 248 nights. Semester students occupy the rooms for one semester only*
Monthly Payments:
August: €29.43
September: €882.96
October: €912.39
November: €882.96
December: €912.39
January (Full Academic Year): €912.39
January (Semester 1 only): €29.43
January (Semester 2 only): €824.10
February: €824.10
March: €912.39
April: €882.96
May: €147.16
Purcell House
Your Stay At All Hallows Campus
All Hallows Campus is located in the heart of Drumcondra, a short walk from DCU’s St Patrick’s College campus. Each house has a mix of single and double ensuite bedrooms as well as single and double bedrooms that share bathroom facilities.
All accommodation avails of living spaces are shared among all residents in both buildings.
Full Academic Year: 31st August 2025 – 06th May 2026
*Updated 14.04.2025
*Please note: Service costs are not included in rent rates and will be a separate cost charged monthly in advance*
Dates & Rates
Deposit – €831.40 (refundable after check-out, less any outstanding fines/damages incurred)
Installment 1: €3408.73
31st August 2025 – 2nd January 2026 (124 nights)
Installment 2: €3464.16
03rd January 2026 – 6th May 2026 (121 nights)
Full Academic Year: €6872.89
31st August 2025 – 06th May 2026 (248 nights)
*Full academic year students occupy the room for the full 248 nights. Semester students occupy the rooms for one semester only*
Monthly Payments:
August: €27.71
September: €831.40
October: €859.11
November: €831.40
December: €859.11
January: €859.11
February: €775.97
March: €859.11
April: €831.40
May: €138.57
Deposit – €857.03 (refundable after check-out, less any outstanding fines/damages incurred)
Installment 1: €3513.81
31st August 2025 – 2nd January 2026 (124 nights)
Installment 2: €3570.94
03rd January 2026 – 6th May 2026 (121 nights)
Full Academic Year: €7084.75
31st August 2025 – 06th May 2026 (248 nights)
*Full academic year students occupy the room for the full 248 nights. Semester students occupy the rooms for one semester only*
Monthly Payments:
August: €28.57
September: €857.03
October: €885.59
November: €857.03
December: €885.59
January: €885.59
February: €799.89
March: €885.59
April: €857.03
May: €142.84
Deposit – €790.82 (refundable after check-out, less any outstanding fines/damages incurred)
Installment 1: €3242.36
31st August 2025 – 2nd January 2026 (124 nights)
Installment 2: €3295.08
03rd January 2026 – 6th May 2026 (121 nights)
Full Academic Year: €6537.44
31st August 2025 – 06th May 2026 (248 nights)
*Full academic year students occupy the room for the full 248 nights. Semester students occupy the rooms for one semester only*
Monthly Payments:
August: €26.36
September: €790.82
October: €817.18
November: €790.82
December: €817.18
January: €817.18
February: €738.10
March: €817.18
April: €790.82
May: €131.80
Deposit – €800.58 (refundable after check-out, less any outstanding fines/damages incurred)
Installment 1: €3282.39
31st August 2025 – 2nd January 2026 (124 nights)
Installment 2: €3335.76
03rd January 2026 – 6th May 2026 (121 nights)
Full Academic Year: €6618.15
31st August 2025 – 06th May 2026 (248 nights)
*Full academic year students occupy the room for the full 248 nights. Semester students occupy the rooms for one semester only*
Monthly Payments:
August: €26.69
September: €800.58
October: €827.27
November: €800.58
December: €827.27
January: €827.27
February: €747.21
March: €827.27
April: €800.58
May: €133.43
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 administrative fee.
I WAS NOT OFFERED A ROOM IN THE LOTTERY. IS THE €50 administrative fee REFUNDABLE?
Please note that there is a non-refundable administrative fee of €50 when you submit your application, regardless of whether you receive a room offer, and it does not contribute to the rent or security deposit.
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 in order for this deposit to be refundable. A full refund of the deposit (minus the €50.00 administrative fee when making the application). This also needs to be done in writing prior to the move in date as after which the rent will be charged pro rata.
What do I need to bring with me?
You will need to bring a duvet, pillow(s), and bed linen. You will also need to bring crockery, cutlery, pots, pans, cooking utensils etc.
You can order everything ahead of time from our Partners at UniKitOut & have everything delivered before you arrive on campus.
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I have a medical condition and therefore require on-campus accommodation. Do I get preference?
https://www.dcu.ie/disability/contact-disability-learning-support-service
Who will I be sharing with?
All rooms are randomly allocated - if you would like to share 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 required to give 28 days notice and held liable for the rent for these 28 days. Alongside this, a €100 cancellation charge will be deducted from your deposit.
Are meals provided/ is it possible to buy a full board package?
Meals are not provided by the accommodation office. Each bedroom allows use of a kitchen where you can prepare meals. There are also restaurant facilities on the All Hallows and Glasnevin Campuses as well as Campus grocery stores and coffee shops where you can purchase food and drink at your own expense.
