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
Glasnevin is DCU's main campus (Ballymun Road, Dublin 9). It hosts DCU Business School, the Faculty of Science and Health, and the Faculty of Engineering and Computing. DCU states it has about 19,000 students across its campuses. DCU's other two academic campuses, St Patrick's and All Hallows, are in Drumcondra and have separate guides.
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)
Operated by DCU Campus Residences. Contract for 2026/27: 30 Aug 2026 to 5 May 2027. Service (utility) costs are not in the rent and are billed separately, monthly in advance. Amenities DCU lists across its residences: Wi-Fi, desk, 24/7 laundry, CCTV and cycle storage; Larkfield rooms have a wardrobe.
| Residence | Room | Full year | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkfield Apartments (first-year allocation; 254 units designated for first years; two single rooms sharing bathroom and kitchenette) | Single | €6,276.88 | €759.30 |
| Hampstead Apartments (61 apartments, 5 ensuite bedrooms each) | Single | €6,666.24 | €806.40 |
| Hampstead | Double (single occupancy) | €6,748.08 | €816.30 |
| College Park Apartments | Single | €7,006.00 | €847.50 |
| College Park | Double | €7,224.24 | €873.90 |
| College Park | Superior | €7,442.48 | €900.30 |
Larkfield is on DCU's first-year page. Hampstead and College Park are on DCU's current-student page (semester-only prices are also published there) and its international/postgraduate page; DCU's first-year page does not list them for incoming first years.
- Allocation: all rooms are randomly allocated (lottery); further lotteries run as vacancies arise. DCU states students with disabilities get preference in allocation (register with the Disability and Learning Support Service). The academic year is paid in two main instalments, with monthly payment options.
- Application fee: €50, non-refundable. DCU states you are entitled to a full refund of your deposit if you are not awarded your chosen course at DCU, with proof and written notice to [email protected] before move-in.
- Applications 2026/27: first-year and undergraduate 3 Feb to 31 March 2026; international and postgraduate 1 April to 31 May 2026.
- Apply: https://dcu.starrezhousing.com/StarRezPortalX/4564529A/1/1/Home-Home
- Contact: [email protected], +353 1 700 5736 (Glasnevin reception Mon to Fri 8am to 8pm, Sat/Sun 9am to 6pm), [email protected]. Address: Campus Residences, DCU, Ballymun Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9.
3. Partner PBSA
DCU's accommodation pages cover DCU-run residences only; for anything else DCU points students to DCU Students' Union's Studentpad (section 4).
4. Private renting and digs
DCU states it does not manage off-campus housing; 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). Rent context: RTB Rent Index Q1 2026, Dublin City Council area average €2,301 per month for new tenancies and Fingal €2,269 (whole-property averages).
5. Getting around
DCU states all campuses are reachable by public transport from the city centre, Dublin Airport and the M50/M1. DCU states DCU:Innovate (Old Finglas Road) is a 15-minute walk from Glasnevin. Student Leap Card: daily cap €3, weekly cap €12 in Dublin Zone 1 (Transport for Ireland).
6. Supports
Campus Residences (contacts above). https://www.dcuaccommodation.ie/ 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 are available; register with the Disability and Learning Support Service for 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
Glasnevin offers College Park and Hampstead to international and postgraduate applicants (window 1 April to 31 May 2026). DCU's international page states no guarantor or visa requirement.
9. Timeline for Sept 2027 entry
2026/27 cycle dates shown; 2027/28 dates not yet published. Applications for first years opened early February and closed 31 March; offers are by lottery, with ongoing lotteries for vacancies.
10. Check before paying
RTB: student-specific accommodation deposit cap is one month's rent, and two months' in total to secure; see https://rtb.ie/renting/types-of-tenancies/student-specific-accommodation/. Confirm what "service costs" will be on your offer, as they are extra.
11. Official sources
- https://www.dcuaccommodation.ie/accommodation/first-year-accommodation
- https://www.dcuaccommodation.ie/accommodation/current-students
- https://www.dcuaccommodation.ie/accommodation/international-students
- https://www.dcuaccommodation.ie/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/students/campus-residences
- https://www.dcu.ie/instituteofeducation
- https://www.dcu.ie/travel-to-dcu/getting-to-campus
- 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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