At a glance
Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) nearby
| Block | Provider | To campus | Price | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasán Student Village | M&C — official ATU partner | Across the road (Dublin Road) | Twin €3,229 – single en-suite €5,425/yr | 31 Aug 2026 – 28 May 2027 |
| Gort na Coiribe | M&C (mainly Univ. of Galway; commutable for ATU) | Headford Rd; 15-min walk | Twin pp €4,633 – single en-suite €6,397/yr (incl. utilities) | 38 weeks |
The M&C-managed villages (Glasán, Gort na Coiribe) share a pattern: random lottery via securedaccommodationnow.com, prepaid electricity, a non-refundable bills fee, one month's deposit, and a €120 cancellation fee with a 24-hour CAO-offer exception. Glasán and Gort na Coiribe are both fully booked for 2026/27 — join the waitlist.
Contact the provider for current rates
These providers haven't published confirmed 2026/27 prices yet, so we don't list a figure — a wrong rent is worse than none. Contact them directly for current rates, deposit and booking terms.
Cúirt na Rásaí
Private (Ballybrit) · ~15-min walk to ATU
Canvas Cúirt na Coiribe
Greystar (Headford Rd) · Minutes from ATU Galway
Digs & rent-a-room near ATU Galway
With no university stock, digs (a room in a family home, roughly €450–€650/month) carry much of the load in Galway. Find them through the ATU accommodation page and the SU StudentPad — your single best starting point.
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Private rentals & house shares
Galway's private market is tight — student costs rose roughly 18% for 2025/26. Search the main portals and never pay a deposit before viewing.
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How to get to ATU Galway
Galway is compact and largely walkable or bikeable, with city bus routes linking the Dublin Road campus to the centre. A TFI Student Leap Card gives roughly 50% off — but note the €3/day, €12/week fare cap applies to Dublin only, not Galway.
Application timeline for 2026 entry
- 110–23 Mar 2026 — Glasán/Gort na Coiribe application window (now closed; lottery).
- 2Spring–summer 2026 — Register on the ATU StudentPad and line up digs.
- 321 Aug 2026 — Leaving Cert results.
- 426 Aug 2026 — CAO Round 1 offers; villages may reopen waitlists if rooms free.
Tips & pitfalls
- ATU owns nothing — every option here is a private lease, so you're liable for the full contract.
- Glasán is the official ATU partner and across the road, but it's lottery-allocated and full for 2026/27.
- Budget beyond the headline rent: villages add prepaid electricity and a non-refundable bills fee.
- Digs are the realistic fallback in Galway — register on the StudentPad early.
Read our latest 2026 guide
A 2026 guide to student accommodation at ATU Galway — the campus villages, digs, costs and the spring booking deadlines you can't afford to miss.
How to Find Student Accommodation at ATU Galway (2026)Frequently asked questions
Does ATU Galway have on-campus accommodation?
No. ATU explicitly owns no accommodation on any campus. Housing near the Dublin Road campus is entirely private — purpose-built villages like Glasán, plus digs and private rentals sourced through the ATU accommodation page and SU StudentPad.
How much is student accommodation near ATU Galway?
Glasán (the official ATU partner) runs from about €3,229/year for a twin to €5,425/year for a single en-suite; Gort na Coiribe runs higher (utilities included). Digs are roughly €450–€650/month.
How do I get a room at Glasán?
Glasán is allocated by random lottery via securedaccommodationnow.com. The 2026/27 window (10–23 March) has closed and it's fully booked — join the waitlist and have a digs backup.
What's the cheapest option near ATU Galway?
Digs (~€450–€650/month) or a shared twin in a village (Glasán twin from €3,229/year) are the cheapest routes.
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Last updated: June 2026 · Researched against official ATU Galway, SUSI, Revenue and RTB sources. Prices and dates change each cycle — always confirm on the college's own page before paying. Back to all university accommodation guides.