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.
At a glance
NCI is in the Dublin Docklands (Mayor Square campus). NCI says its central location puts many student residences within walking distance and others on bus, rail or tram links. NCI is a CAO Level 8 provider.
Where to get accommodation
NCI does not run residences. Its accommodation page names Canvas Student (Mayor Square on NCI's campus grounds, and Point Campus, 5 minutes' walk) as residence partner, lists other residences (Aparto, Liv Student, Broadstone Hall, Aspen) and private-rental and homestay sites. Book directly with the operator. Page: https://www.ncirl.ie/Students/Student-Accommodation/Accommodation-Location
Who to contact
| Office | Phone | Page | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCI Student Services | [email protected] | n/a | https://www.ncirl.ie/Students/Student-Services |
| NCI Students' Union (welfare) | [email protected] | 01 449 8692 | https://ncisu.ie/contact/ |
| Canvas Mayor Square | n/a | +353 1 547 5730 | https://www.canvas-world.com/en/locations/ireland/dublin/mayor-square |
| Student Assistance Fund | [email protected] | n/a | https://www.ncirl.ie/Study/Fees-and-Grants/Financial-Support/Student-Assistance-Fund |
| Disability support (Learning and Disability Support) | [email protected] | n/a | https://www.ncirl.ie/Students/Student-Services |
On-campus / college-owned accommodation
NCI does not run student housing; its support hub says students arrange their own accommodation and NCI points them to residence partners and search sites (below). NCI strongly suggests booking student residence accommodation, citing safety, comfort and amenities.
Partner and purpose-built accommodation
NCI's accommodation page names Canvas Student as its residence partner:
- Canvas Mayor Square: on the NCI Mayor Square campus grounds.
- Canvas Point Campus: "just a 5-minute walk away from NCI". Room types: cluster apartments (4 to 8 shared bedrooms) or studio apartments with en-suite rooms. NCI states free Wi-Fi and bills are included, with free on-site cinema, gym, laundry and study areas. Other residences NCI names: Aparto, Liv Student, Broadstone Hall and Aspen. NCI also lists Student.com, CollegeCribs.ie, UniversityLiving.com and AccommodationForStudents.com as search sites. Reserve rooms on the operators' own websites: Canvas Mayor Square (Mayor Street Lower, IFSC, Dublin 1, D01 K6W2, +353 1 547 5730; https://www.canvas-world.com/en/locations/ireland/dublin/mayor-square), Canvas Point Campus (https://www.canvas-world.com/en/locations/ireland/dublin/point-campus), Point Campus (https://pointcampus.ie/), Aparto (https://apartostudent.com/locations/dublin), Liv Student (https://livstudent.com/dublin/), Broadstone Hall (Yugo, https://yugo.com/en-gb/global/ireland/dublin/broadstone-hall) and Aspen (https://wearehomesforstudents.com/student-accommodation/dublin/aspen). NCI's page lists Let.ie among private-rental sites.
Private renting and digs
NCI lists Daft.ie, Rent.ie and MyHome.ie for private rental, and Homestay.com and Digs.ie for homestays. It advises working out a budget, starting to look early once you have a place, checking public transport, and planning a visit or virtual tour. 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
NCI says the campus is easily accessed by bus, rail or tram. Transport for Ireland: a Student or Young Adult Leap Card caps Zone 1 travel at €3.00 a day and €12.00 a week, with a €1.00 90-minute fare in Dublin.
Supports
Student Services ([email protected]) can advise on supports. NCI Students' Union: [email protected], 01 449 8692 (https://ncisu.ie/contact/). NCI's accommodation page points to the Student Assistance Fund and grants, the NCI Students' Union, Citizens Information and Threshold. NCI Support Hub has an article on finding accommodation (https://ncisupporthub.ncirl.ie/hc/en-ie/articles/5276275538204-How-do-I-find-accommodation-in-Dublin). NCI's Student Assistance Fund can help with rent and living costs; it is not open to international students, and NCI states it will reopen for Semester 1 of 2026/27 in mid-October ([email protected]; https://www.ncirl.ie/Study/Fees-and-Grants/Financial-Support/Student-Assistance-Fund).
Accessibility
Disability support: [email protected] (also the contact for the Fund for Students with Disabilities). NCI describes itself as a designated autism-friendly campus with a sensory room. Contact [email protected] before booking if you need accessible housing. DARE: https://accesscollege.ie/dare/
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.
- NCI says to confirm your preferred accommodation as soon as possible once your place is secured; book with the operators directly.
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.ncirl.ie/Students/Student-Accommodation/Student-Accommodation
- https://www.ncirl.ie/Students/Student-Accommodation/Accommodation-Location
- https://ncisupporthub.ncirl.ie/hc/en-ie/articles/5276275538204-How-do-I-find-accommodation-in-Dublin
- https://www.ncirl.ie/Students/Student-Services/Support-Services/Disability-Support
- https://www.ncirl.ie/Study/Fees-and-Grants/Financial-Support/Student-Assistance-Fund
- 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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