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 the Portobello Institute main office (+353 1 892 0000).
At a glance
Portobello Institute offers Level 7, 8 and 9 degrees. An older Portobello blog post (written for the 2021 intake) describes direct application through phone interview and transcript review instead of CAO points; it is not on the CAO Level 8 or Level 7/6 lists checked, so confirm the current route on Portobello's site. The Dublin campus is at 43 Dominick Street Lower, Rotunda, Dublin 1 (D01 XD86). Phone +353 1 892 0000.
Where to get accommodation
Portobello runs no residence. Its contact page says its city-centre location has a full range of accommodation available, with all buses and the Luas within a 10-minute walk. Contact the main office for guidance. Page: https://portobelloinstitute.com/contact/
Who to contact
| Office | Phone | Page | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portobello Institute main office (43 Dominick Street Lower, Dublin 1) | via the contact page | +353 1 892 0000 | https://portobelloinstitute.com/contact/ |
College-owned or partner accommodation
Portobello runs no residence. Its contact page states that buses and the Luas run within a 10-minute walk, with train and DART stations nearby, and says the location has "a full range of accommodation available". Ask the office on +353 1 892 0000 for guidance on finding a place.
Private renting
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
Portobello is not on the CAO lists checked; apply through the institute and check its course pages for dates.
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://portobelloinstitute.com/contact/
- https://blog.portobelloinstitute.com/leaving-cert-cao-points-an-alternative-route-to-your-level-8/level-9-degree
- 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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