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.
1. At a glance
St Patrick's Campus is on Drumcondra Road Upper, Dublin 9, and houses the DCU Institute of Education (Bachelor of Education programmes in early childhood, primary and post-primary). Campus facilities include the Cregan Library and the Lego Education Innovation Studio. The Institute of Education also hosts the Mater Dei Centre for Catholic Education and the Church of Ireland Centre. Programme codes include DC001 (Early Childhood) and DC002 (Primary).
Where to get accommodation
- DCU residences (Glasnevin: Larkfield, Hampstead, College Park; Drumcondra: St Patrick's and All Hallows): apply online through DCU Campus Residences, https://www.dcuaccommodation.ie, via the portal in section 2.
- Off campus: DCU Studentpad, run by DCU Students' Union, https://www.dcustudentpad.ie/.
Who to contact
| Office | Phone | Page | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCU Campus Residences | [email protected], [email protected] | Glasnevin +353 1 700 5736; All Hallows +353 1 700 7356; St Patrick's +353 1 700 9070 | https://www.dcuaccommodation.ie/contact-us |
| DCU Students' Union (Studentpad, emergency accommodation) | [email protected] | +353 1 700 5392 | https://www.dcustudentpad.ie/ |
| Student Assistance Fund | [email protected] | +353 1 700 6168 | https://www.dcu.ie/students/student-assistance-fund-financial-assistance-service |
| Disability and Learning Support Service | [email protected] | +353 1 700 5927 (Glasnevin); +353 1 700 9212 (St Patrick's) | https://www.dcu.ie/disability/contact-disability-learning-support-service |
2. On-campus accommodation (2026/27)
- Residence: St Patrick's College Campus houses; DCU describes single rooms with a single bed, study desk, wardrobe, bookshelves, wash hand basin and complimentary Wi-Fi; shower and toilet facilities are shared with students of the same gender on the floor; a common room with a kitchen facility (hobs, fridges, microwaves).
- Price: single room €6,155.36 for the full year, deposit €744.60, paid in two main instalments, with monthly options. Contract 30 Aug 2026 to 5 May 2027. Service costs are not included and are billed monthly in advance.
- Allocation: random lottery; ongoing lotteries as vacancies arise.
- Applications 2026/27: first-year and undergraduate 3 Feb to 31 March 2026 (international and postgraduate 1 April to 31 May). Application fee €50, non-refundable.
- Apply: https://dcu.starrezhousing.com/StarRezPortalX/4564529A/1/1/Home-Home
- Contact: [email protected]; St Patrick's reception +353 1 700 9070, Mon to Fri 2pm to 6pm (closed weekends); DCU Rooms St Patrick's, Drumcondra Road Upper, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, D09 Y0A3.
- Incoming first years may also apply for Glasnevin (Larkfield) and All Hallows (see the DCU Glasnevin and DCU All Hallows guides).
3. Partner PBSA
DCU's accommodation pages cover DCU-run residences only; DCU Students' Union's Studentpad covers everything else (section 4).
4. Private renting and digs
DCU does not manage off-campus housing. DCU Students' Union runs DCU Studentpad (https://www.dcustudentpad.ie/), described as the official student accommodation search engine for DCU students (filter by campus, area, property type and rent; property alerts; housing advice and a student message board; operated technically by Studentpad Limited; DCUSU takes no responsibility for listings). DCUSU: [email protected], +353 1 700 5392, The U Building, Glasnevin Campus. Students in an accommodation crisis can email DCUSU's VP for Wellbeing or VP for Community and Citizenship with 'Emergency Accommodation' in the subject line (DCU Student Life page). RTB Rent Index Q1 2026: Dublin City Council area average €2,301 per month for new tenancies (whole-property average).
5. Getting around
DCU states Drumcondra train station is an 8-minute walk and All Hallows is a 5-minute walk. DCU says its campuses are connected by bus services and short walking distances. Student Leap Card daily cap €3 and weekly cap €12 in Dublin Zone 1 (Transport for Ireland).
6. Supports
Campus Residences: [email protected]; https://www.dcuaccommodation.ie/contact-us DCU Student Assistance Fund (2025/26 page): covers rent and living expenses for full-time and part-time students on Level 6 to 10 programmes with family income up to €72,000; awards vary (DCU gives €500 to €600 as an example range) and will not cover full costs. 2025/26 windows were October 2025 and February 2026; emergency applications are possible outside the windows; [email protected], 00 353 1 700 61 68. https://www.dcu.ie/students/student-assistance-fund-financial-assistance-service
7. Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible rooms exist across DCU residences; register with the Disability and Learning Support Service for allocation preference. Disability and Learning Support Service: [email protected]; Glasnevin (Henry Grattan Building CG28) +353 1 700 5927; St Patrick's Campus (A102) +353 1 700 9212; https://www.dcu.ie/disability/contact-disability-learning-support-service
8. International and postgraduate
Window 1 April to 31 May 2026 (2026/27 cycle).
9. Timeline for Sept 2027 entry
2026/27 cycle dates shown; 2027/28 dates not yet published.
10. Check before paying
RTB: student-specific deposit capped at one month's rent (https://rtb.ie/renting/types-of-tenancies/student-specific-accommodation/).
11. Official sources
- https://www.dcuaccommodation.ie/accommodation/first-year-accommodation
- https://www.dcuaccommodation.ie/contact-us
- https://www.dcu.ie/commsteam/our-campuses
- https://www.dcu.ie/students/student-assistance-fund-financial-assistance-service
- https://www.dcu.ie/instituteofeducation
- https://www.dcu.ie/students/campus-residences
- https://www.dcuaccommodation.ie/accommodation
- https://rtb.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/RTB-Rent-Index-Q1-2026.pdf
- https://www.transportforireland.ie/fares/leap-card/
- https://www.dcustudentlife.ie/help-support/accommodation-support/off-campus-accommodation
- https://dcustudentlife.ie/help-support/accomodation-support/
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.
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