What's not published yet
2027/28 prices and application dates haven't been published. Figures shown are for 2026/27 and will change.
Check the college's accommodation page before paying. Prices and dates change each cycle.
Money and welfare support
Money and welfare support: contact the Student Services & Support Office (1 Merrion Square N), via the main college office.
At a glance
American College Dublin (ACD) is at 1 Merrion Square North, Dublin 2 (D02 NH98), and is on the 2026 CAO Level 8 list. Contact [email protected].
Where to get accommodation
ACD does not manage housing; students arrange their own, with guidance from the college. Its accommodation page lists Canvas (Mayor Square, Point Campus), Mezzino, LIV Student, Fresh Student Living (Highlight Parkgate), ISA Apartments, Residences and Host Families, HEYDAY Orla Living (Carman's Hall), Uniplaces, Host Family Dublin and Spot-A-Home. Page: https://acd.iamu.edu/student-life/accommodation-housing/
Who to contact
| Office | Phone | Page | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACD admissions office (housing questions) | [email protected] | n/a | https://acd.iamu.edu/student-life/accommodation-housing/ |
| Student Services & Support Office (1 Merrion Square N; counselling via Spectrum Life) | via the main college office | n/a | https://acd.iamu.edu/student-services/ |
College-owned or partner accommodation
ACD's accommodation page lists recommended providers: Canvas (Mayor Square and Point Campus), Mezzino, LIV Student, Fresh Student Living (Highlight Parkgate), ISA Apartments, Residences and Host Families, HEYDAY Orla Living (Carman's Hall), Uniplaces, Host Family Dublin and Spot-A-Home. The page also lists Daft, Arbicle, Rent.ie and Homelocators. ACD's page (undated) puts typical student-residence cost at €650 to €1,200 a month, with private studios in central areas at €1,400 to €2,000 and above, and says residence contracts typically run 39 to 51 weeks against an ACD academic year of about 36 weeks. It states students arrange their own accommodation, with ACD giving guidance. Discounts listed: Uniplaces 50% with code DUBLINAMERICAN50; Spot-A-Home 25% off the reservation fee with code ACDD25. ACD warns that listings on rental sites are not verified. Housing questions go to [email protected].
Private renting
Rent context (RTB Rent Index, Q1 2026, whole-property average for new tenancies): Dublin City Council area €2,301 per month; Dublin overall €2,335.
Getting around
ACD lists Pearse Street as the nearest DART station and Dawson Street on the Luas Green Line as about a 5-minute walk from the college, plus Dublin Bus routes and Irish Rail connections. Transport for Ireland: a Student or Young Adult Leap Card caps Zone 1 travel at €3.00 a day and €12.00 a week, with a €1.00 90-minute fare in Dublin.
Timeline for Sept 2027 entry
- CAO: the 2027 application cycle opens on 5 November 2026. The last cycle's published dates (2026 cycle) were: standard deadline 1 February 17:00, late deadline 1 May 17:00, Leaving Cert results 21 August, first offers 26 August. 2027 deadlines will be on the CAO timetable page.
- Book with the providers directly once you hold an offer.
Key facts before you pay
Under RTB rules for student-specific accommodation, a tenancy or licence should not exceed 41 weeks unless you ask for longer in writing; the deposit cannot exceed one month's rent, and deposit plus advance rent cannot exceed two months' rent in total (students paying rent and tuition to the same provider may opt out of that cap). Fixed-term arrangements can be ended between 1 May and 1 October (RTB). Check whether you are being offered a tenancy or a licence and whether the property is registered with the RTB before you pay.
National guides: https://rtb.ie/renting/types-of-tenancies/student-specific-accommodation/ ; https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/renting-a-home/tenants-rights-and-responsibilities/tenants-rights-and-obligations/ SUSI applies the adjacent rate of maintenance grant when your normal residence is under 30 km from the college and the non-adjacent rate at 30 km or more, measured by SUSI on Google Maps (SUSI adjacency page). This affects how much grant support you have toward rent.
Official sources
- https://acd.iamu.edu/student-life/accommodation-housing/
- https://www2.cao.ie/points/l8.php
- https://rtb.ie/renting/types-of-tenancies/student-specific-accommodation/
- https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/renting-a-home/tenants-rights-and-responsibilities/tenants-rights-and-obligations/
- https://rtb.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/RTB-Rent-Index-Q1-2026.pdf
- https://www.transportforireland.ie/fares/leap-card/
- https://www.transportforireland.ie/fares/leap-card/tfi-90-minute-fare/
- https://www.susi.ie/eligibility-criteria/income/adjacency/
- https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=timetableevents&bb=importantdates
- https://acd.iamu.edu/student-services/
How to ask the college
- How long is the contract, and what are the exact move-in and move-out dates?
- What's included in the rent (electricity, heating, Wi-Fi, bins, insurance)?
- How much is the deposit, and when and how is it refunded?
- What are the cancellation terms if you don't get your CAO offer or change course?
- Are there rules for first years (priority, distance rules, age limits, lotteries)?
If you don't get a room
- Ask the accommodation office about waiting lists and late availability.
- Use the college's own listing service or students' union listings shown on this page.
- Consider digs (a room in a family home): see the digs and rent-a-room guide.
- Work out whether commuting is realistic using the transport details on this page.
- Start looking in spring. Don't wait for CAO offers in August.
Scam warning
Report any listing with an overseas address, a request to pay before a viewing, or no RTB registration. Read the tenancy rights and scams guide.
National accommodation guides
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