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 RIAM Tertiary Office ([email protected], +353 1 632 5300).
1. At a glance
RIAM is on Westland Row, Dublin 2, in the city centre. Undergraduate applications are made through the RIAM online portal; RIAM's application page does not mention CAO. Undergraduate timeline (2026/27 cycle for September 2027 entry): applications open September 2026, auditions November 2026 to March 2027, rolling offers January to March 2027, programme starts September 2027; application fee €100, non-refundable.
Where to get accommodation
- RIAM does not run residences. Its accommodation page lists partner providers (aparto, Griffith Halls of Residence, Yugo, The Residence Stoneybatter), private-rental sites, homestay and short-term hostels; book directly with the provider.
- Page: https://www.riam.ie/student-life/accommodation
Who to contact
| Office | Phone | Page | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIAM Tertiary Office, accommodation support and enquiries, fees, registration | [email protected] (general: [email protected]) | +353 1 632 5300 | https://www.riam.ie/student-life/tertiary-office-academic-registry |
| Disability support | [email protected] | +353 1 632 5300 | https://www.riam.ie/student-life/tertiary-office-academic-registry |
| Applications, visa, Erasmus | [email protected] | +353 1 632 5300 | https://www.riam.ie/student-life/international-students |
2. On-campus accommodation
RIAM does not run its own residences; its accommodation page lists partner providers (section 3) and advises students to secure housing promptly after receiving an offer.
3. Partner accommodation listed by RIAM (2026/27)
- aparto (6 Dublin residences): "from €291 per week"; RIAM lists Stephen's Quarter as near RIAM.
- Griffith Halls of Residence: from €209 per week, 20 minutes' walk from St Stephen's Green.
- Yugo (8 residences): "Free Cancellation before 1st May when you book for 2026/27". New Mill (Liberties) is a 25-minute walk from RIAM. Ardcairn House has a purpose-built music room that RIAM students can use.
- The Residence Stoneybatter, listed as within easy reach of RIAM.
- RIAM's stated range across these: €209 to €310+ per week depending on room type.
- Book directly with the operators.
4. Private renting and homestay
RIAM lists Daft.ie, Rent.ie, MyHome.ie and CollegeCribs.ie and advises allowing at least 4 weeks for research. Homestay starts at "€26 per night or €190 per week" with meals and laundry, through providers such as hostfamilydublinireland.ie. Short-term options listed: Abbey Court Hostel ([email protected], +353 1 878 0700), Isaac's Hostel, Stay Generator ([email protected], +353 1 901 0222). RIAM also lists USI Homes among its recommended platforms and warns about scams: view before paying, ask for a live video viewing if abroad, pay by bank transfer, and check landlord RTB registration. RTB Rent Index Q1 2026: Dublin City Council area new-tenancy average €2,301 per month (whole-property).
5. Getting around
Student Leap Card caps €3/day, €12/week in Dublin Zone 1.
6. Supports
RIAM Tertiary Office (Academic Registry) handles admissions, fees and financial aid, accommodation support and enquiries, registration and disability support: https://www.riam.ie/student-life/tertiary-office-academic-registry. Contacts are in the block above. RIAM's international page also lists free English-language support classes and confidential mentoring and counselling.
7 to 8. Accessibility and international
Accessibility: RIAM's Tertiary Office lists disability support and a quiet room support service under Róisín Murphy ([email protected]). International applicants may audition by approved video. Entry visas go through AVATS, and RIAM's international page links its visa guides; Erasmus and visa enquiries: [email protected].
9. Timeline for Sept 2027 entry
See section 1. Yugo's free-cancellation cut-off for 2026/27 bookings was 1 May; 2027/28 terms are not yet published.
10. Check before paying
RTB: student-specific accommodation deposit capped at one month's rent (https://rtb.ie/renting/types-of-tenancies/student-specific-accommodation/).
11. Official sources
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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