Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) Accommodation 2027

1. At a glance

DkIT is on the Dublin Road, Dundalk (A91 K584). DkIT is on the 2026 CAO Level 8 and Level 7/6 lists. DkIT's campus accommodation page says the campus is about 25 minutes' walk from Dundalk Clarke train station, with the town centre a 10-minute bus ride, and has a college restaurant, shop and gym.

Where to get accommodation

DkIT does not own or manage halls. Its accommodation page lists on-campus houses (Greenpark Apartments, Rohe Houses) overseen by DNG Duffy Property Management, nearby private providers (Setanta Oriel, The Launchpad, Mourne View Hall) and homestay; the Students' Union keeps listings at https://www.dkitsu.com/listings/. Details and 2026/27 prices are in the sections below.

Who to contact

2. On-campus / college-owned accommodation

DkIT's international page states it does not own or manage halls; rental agreements are legally binding contracts directly with the provider. The on-campus housing is overseen by DNG Duffy Property Management (042 9351011; the 2026/27 international guide gives [email protected]):

• Greenpark apartments (on campus): 40 purpose-built apartments, 5 single bedrooms each, 2 bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen, living room, CCTV and an on-site daytime caretaker. 2026/27: €520 a month, utilities and electricity about €350 per academic semester, deposit €520. (The 2025/26 guide had €513 a month, for comparison.)
• Rohe Houses (DkIT's accommodation page calls the building Green Park Houses; on campus): newly built A-rated building, individual ensuite bedrooms, shared kitchen with washers and dryers. 2026/27: about €750 a month, utilities and electricity about €350 per academic semester, deposit €750. Its international page says halls give priority to students who want to stay for an academic year (two semesters). Book through the provider named for each building.

3. Partner / private purpose-built student accommodation (2026/27 prices from DkIT's international guide)

• Setanta Oriel (5-minute walk; Setanta House, Dublin Road): 2026/27 twin share €3,350 per academic year and single room €6,050 (rent and utilities), deposit €450. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] (both on Setanta's site; the guide gives the Gmail address).
• The Launchpad (DNG Duffy contact in the guide): 2026/27 shared bedroom €600 a month or €700 for an individual room, utilities (wifi, bins, electricity) about €400 per academic semester, deposit €600 or €700.
• Mourne View Hall (20-minute walk): 2026/27 €3,600 per academic year, utilities about €20 a week, deposit €400. [email protected].
• Homestay (2026/27 guide): €140 to €250 a week, with monthly up to €600; contact Tanya Rice (below).

4. Private renting & digs

DkIT Students' Union keeps listings at https://www.dkitsu.com/listings/ and advises getting a rent book or written contract, taking dated photos at move-in, asking for the BER certificate, checking fire alarms and safety devices, and never paying rent in cash; under Irish law a tenant of under six months gives 28 days' written notice (Students' Union page). Union office [email protected], 042 9370390 (Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm); it can review contracts and help with deposit and repair disputes. DkIT's international page (undated) gives an indicative €100 a week for private house rental, excluding utilities. RTB Rent Index Q1 2026 (whole-property standardised averages, not room rates): Co. Louth €1,526 a month for new tenancies and €1,264 for existing; Dundalk Carlingford LEA €1,567 for new tenancies and €1,250 for existing. Source: https://rtb.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/RTB-Rent-Index-Q1-2026.pdf

5. Getting around

Setanta Apartments states a bus stop 100 m away with connections to the bus depot and train station. Student Leap Card: Transport for Ireland states that Young Adult and Student Leap Card holders (aged 19 to 25, or in full-time training or education) get 50% off fares on participating commercial bus operators, and that Bus Éireann is not among the operators listed on that page (https://www.transportforireland.ie/fares/50-discount-for-young-adult-and-student-leap-card-holders-on-commercial-bus-operators/). Check which operator runs your route before relying on the discount.

6. Supports

Accommodation Officer Tanya Rice, [email protected], +353 42 9370200. International Office accommodation officer: +353 42 9370350. Students' Union: 042 9370390. Student Assistance Fund (DkIT): covers rent, utilities and other day-to-day costs for full-time students on Level 6 to 10 courses; not open to international fee-paying students. Apply at the Student Service Information Desk (Whitaker Building); assessment takes 2 to 3 weeks. Student Services Centre, Faulkner Building F113, 042 9370240. https://www.dkit.ie/students/services/student-finance

7. Accessibility

DkIT Disability Service: [email protected]; Student Disability Officer Geraldine Kneel, [email protected], +353 42 937 0237 ext. 2832, Student Services Centre F111, Faulkner Building (https://www.dkit.ie/students/services/disability). DARE: https://accesscollege.ie

8. International & mature/postgrad notes

Guide PDF: https://www.dkit.ie/system/files/2026-07/Student-Accommodation-A-Guide-for-International-Students-2026_27.pdf. DkIT's 2026/27 guide gives a monthly budget of about €900 overall (minimum €500 to €700, maximum €1,200 to €1,500). Its international page says accommodation in the Dundalk area is approximately 50% cheaper than the Dublin region (undated statement).

9. Timeline for Sept 2027 entry

Providers take bookings directly. 2026/27 prices shown.

10. Key facts to check before paying

• The RTB states that student-specific accommodation (SSA) is regulated by the RTB, including SSA provided by colleges and private companies. Deposit plus advance rent cannot exceed one month's rent each, and combined cannot exceed two months' rent unless the student voluntarily pays more rent alongside tuition fees to the same provider. SSA agreements should not exceed 41 weeks unless the student asks for longer. Students can end a fixed-term SSA agreement without cause between 1 May and 1 October. All SSA tenancies must be registered with the RTB. Source: https://rtb.ie/renting/types-of-tenancies/student-specific-accommodation/
• Check the exact cancellation terms before paying a booking deposit (see the campus-specific deposit terms above).

11. Official sources

• https://www.dkit.ie/about/campus/accommodation
• https://www.dkit.ie/study/international/supports/accommodation
• https://www.dkit.ie/students/services/student-finance
• https://www.dkit.ie/system/files/2026-07/Student-Accommodation-A-Guide-for-International-Students-2026_27.pdf
• https://www.dkit.ie/system/files/2025-08/Student-Accommodation-A-Guide-for-International-Students-2025_26.pdf (2025/26, comparison only)
• https://www.dkitsu.com/accommodation/
• https://www.setanta-apartments.ie/
• https://www2.cao.ie/points/l8.php
• https://www2.cao.ie/points/l76.php
• RTB Rent Index Q1 2026: https://rtb.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/RTB-Rent-Index-Q1-2026.pdf
• https://rtb.ie/renting/types-of-tenancies/student-specific-accommodation/
• https://www.transportforireland.ie/fares/50-discount-for-young-adult-and-student-leap-card-holders-on-commercial-bus-operators/
• https://www.dkitsu.com/contact/