SETU Dublin - National Botanic Gardens (Glasnevin) Accommodation 2027

1. At a glance

SE507 BSc in Horticulture (Level 7, 3 years) is a SETU award delivered with Teagasc at the Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture in the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 (D09 VY63), and at Teagasc Ashtown, Dublin 15 (D15 DY05). In the CAO 2026 Level 7/6 list it shows "AQA" (all qualified applicants) rather than a points score. SETU's handbook says students are mostly based at Ashtown or the Botanic Gardens. Second-year semester 2 is work placement (SETU handbook: placement starts in January and lasts at least 15 weeks). Teagasc describes the college as having about 300 students across its programmes.

2. On-campus / college-owned accommodation

The college is a Teagasc training college delivering the SETU degree, and the Botanic Gardens' page on the college says students find accommodation in the locality. Students on the course are enrolled with SETU, whose residences (Waterford and Carlow) are on other campuses. For help, contact the college office (below).

3. Partner / private purpose-built student accommodation

SETU's student accommodation service (SETU Student Pad, https://setustudentpad.ie/) covers Waterford, Carlow and Wexford. For Glasnevin and Ashtown, the college office is the first point of contact; RTB student guidance is in section 10.

4. Private renting & digs

Rent context, not a room price: RTB Rent Index Q1 2026, standardised average for all property types, Dublin City: EUR 2,301 a month for new tenancies, EUR 1,901 for existing tenancies.

5. Getting around

Teagasc's college FAQ states:

• National Botanic Gardens: limited on-site parking; bus routes 23, 24, E1, E2 (F1, F2, F3 and 40D a short walk away); Luas Broadstone stop connects with 23, 24, E1, E2; Drumcondra train station is about 20-25 minutes' walk.
• Teagasc Ashtown: free parking for students; Dublin Bus 37, 38, 39, 39A, 70, 120; Ashtown train station about 10-15 minutes' walk. Student and Young Adult Leap Card holders pay EUR 1.00 for a 90-minute journey on Dublin City buses, Luas and most DART/commuter rail, with caps of EUR 3.00 a day and EUR 12.00 a week in Zone 1 (Transport for Ireland, https://www.transportforireland.ie/fares/leap-card/).

6. Supports

• College reception: [email protected], +353 1 804 0201 (Monday to Thursday 9-1 and 2-5, Friday 9-1 and 2-4.30 per the Teagasc contacts page).
• SETU course leader contact is on the SETU course page: https://www.setu.ie/courses/bsc-in-horticulture-national-botanic-gardens

Where to get accommodation and who to contact

• Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture office (National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, D09 VY63): [email protected], 01 8040201; College Principal 01 8040205. https://teagasc.ie/education/teagasc-colleges/botanic-gardens-college-of-horticulture/contacts/
• SETU general contact: +353 (0)818 121212. https://www.setu.ie/about/contact-us
• Access/disability officer: [email protected] (Teagasc Botanic Gardens FAQ).
• SETU Global (international students): [email protected].
• Student hardship: SETU Student Assistance Fund (Waterford form applies to SETU students): https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-assistance-fund/student-assistance-fund-waterford

7. Accessibility

Teagasc states each college has an access/disability officer; for this college contact [email protected]. DARE: https://accesscollege.ie

8. International & mature/postgrad notes

SETU Global (international students): [email protected], +353 5130 2724 (Waterford) or +353 59 917 5207 (Carlow). https://www.setu.ie/global/about-us/faq

9. Timeline for Sept 2027 entry

Teagasc lists a College & Careers Open Day on 12 November 2026 (12:00-3:00pm, Teagasc Ashtown) on its college page. Start searching for private accommodation once you have a CAO offer.

10. Key facts to check before paying

Deposit capped at one month's rent, tenancy versus licence, RTB registration: https://rtb.ie/renting/types-of-tenancies/student-specific-accommodation/

11. Official sources

• https://www.setu.ie/courses/bsc-in-horticulture-national-botanic-gardens
• https://www.setu.ie/Craft/assets/downloads/BSc-in-Hort-Student-Handbook-2023-2024-Botanics.pdf (2023/24 handbook)
• https://teagasc.ie/education/teagasc-colleges/botanic-gardens-college-of-horticulture/ (and /contacts/, /faq/)
• https://teagasc.ie/education/courses/horticulture/bachelor-of-science-in-horticulture-level-7/
• https://www.botanicgardens.ie/glasnevin/college-of-amenity-horticulture/
• https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/accommodation/setu-student-pad
• https://rtb.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/RTB-Rent-Index-Q1-2026.pdf
• https://www.transportforireland.ie/fares/leap-card/
• https://www2.cao.ie/points/l76.php (2026 CAO Level 7/6 list)
• https://www.setu.ie/global/about-us/faq
• https://www.setu.ie/about/contact-us