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 IBAT Student Services ([email protected], +353 1 807 5055).
At a glance
IBAT has two city-centre campuses: 16-19 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2 (D02 TX49) and 24-27 Frederick Street North, Dublin 1 (D01 R7R9).
Where to get accommodation
IBAT does not provide housing. It recommends University Living (universityliving.com/ireland/city/dublin) and IS Accommodation (isaccommodation.com). Page: https://www.ibat.ie/studying-at-ibat/international-students
Who to contact
| Office | Phone | Page | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBAT Student Services | [email protected] | +353 1 807 5055 | https://www.ibat.ie/contact-us |
| Student counselling (confidential) | [email protected] | +353 1 246 1557 | https://www.ibat.ie/studying-at-ibat/international-students |
| International admissions | [email protected] | +353 1 807 5055 | https://www.ibat.ie/studying-at-ibat/international-students |
College-owned or partner accommodation
IBAT does not provide housing directly. On its international students page it recommends two third-party specialists: University Living (universityliving.com/ireland/city/dublin) and IS Accommodation (isaccommodation.com). The page notes that opening an Irish bank account needs a passport and proof of Irish address (utility bill or landlord letter). Main office +353 1 807 5055. Confidential counselling: [email protected], +353 1 246 1557.
Private renting and digs
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
Transport for Ireland: Young Adult (19 to 25) and Student Leap Card holders get 50% off adult fares in Dublin; Zone 1 caps are €3.00 per day and €12.00 per week, and the 90-minute fare is €1.00.
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 University Living or IS Accommodation once your place is confirmed.
Key facts before you pay
Two RTB limits to know: student-specific lets should be no longer than 41 weeks unless you ask for more, and you cannot be asked for more than one month's deposit or, with advance rent, more than two months' rent in total (exception: students paying rent and tuition to the same provider). Landlords must give at least 90 days' notice of a rent review (Citizens Information). Get an inventory and photos of the property's condition before paying.
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://www.ibat.ie/studying-at-ibat/international-students
- https://www.ibat.ie/contact-us
- 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
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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