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.
1. At a glance
Summerhill Road is SETU's main Wexford site, teaching Social Care, Early Childhood Education, Art, Visual Communications, Design, Business, Farm Management and Tourism at levels 6 to 10 (Summerhill Road, Slippery Green, Wexford, Y35 KA07). The 2026 CAO lists show 6 Level 8 and 5 Level 7/6 entries under the 'Wexford' location code.
2. On-campus / college-owned accommodation
SETU's Wexford accommodation page points students to private accommodation near the Summerhill Road campus, grouped by walking time to campus: 5 minutes or less (Summerhill, Corish Park, College Green); 5-10 minutes (Saint Johns Road, Kennedy Park, Peter Street, Beechlawn, Whitemill, town centre); 10-15 minutes (Saint Aidans Crescent, Mount Prospect, Coolcotts, Richmond Avenue); 20-30 minutes (Clonard Village, Whitebrook, Spawell Road, Rocklands Lane, Newtown Road).
3. Partner / private purpose-built student accommodation
SETU promotes SETU Student Pad (below) and lists MyHome.ie, Let.ie, Daft.ie, CollegeCribs.ie, Rent.ie and Digs.ie. SETU states it cannot enter agreements between landlords and students and cannot recommend or secure individual properties.
4. Private renting & digs
SETU Student Pad (https://setustudentpad.ie/) is the SETU-promoted search platform, alongside MyHome.ie, Let.ie, Daft.ie, CollegeCribs.ie, Rent.ie and Digs.ie. SETU's Wexford page groups neighbourhoods by walking time (5 minutes or less up to 20-30 minutes) and carries Accommodation Tips and Accommodation Fraud pages. RTB Rent Index Q1 2026 (standardised average, all property types, not a room rate): Co. Wexford EUR 1,231 a month for new tenancies, EUR 1,023 for existing tenancies. Source: RTB Rent Index Q1 2026: https://rtb.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/RTB-Rent-Index-Q1-2026.pdf
5. Getting around
SETU lists JJ Kavanagh, Wexford Bus, Irish Rail and Bus Eireann services to the Wexford campuses, on-campus parking and bike racks. Student Leap Card: Transport for Ireland states that Young Adult (19-25) and Student Leap Card holders (students in full-time training or education) get 50% off fares on participating commercial bus operators (https://www.transportforireland.ie/fares/50-discount-for-young-adult-and-student-leap-card-holders-on-commercial-bus-operators/). SETU's own visitor pages for Carlow and Wexford say Leap Card fares are usually 20% cheaper than cash single tickets; check the current discount at leapcard.ie when you order the card.
6. Supports
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Wexford accommodation office, main campus: 053 9185802.
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Student Accommodation Assistance for Irish Traveller, Roma and care-experienced students: up to EUR 6,000 a year in 2025/26 (round closed, deadline was 17 October 2025). https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/access-supports/access-supports-carlow-wexford-campus/student-accommodation-assistance
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SETU Student Assistance Fund (Carlow and Wexford): for students on full-time or part-time courses of at least one year (NFQ level 6-10); rent, utilities, heating and lighting, food, essential travel, childcare and urgent medical costs are eligible; tuition and registration fees are not. International/non-EU fee-paying students are ineligible. SAF 2026/27 opened for new applications on Monday 28 September 2026 at 2pm; funds are limited and not every request can be met. https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-assistance-fund/student-assistance-fund-carlow-wexford
Where to get accommodation and who to contact
- SETU Wexford Student Services / Accommodation Office (main campus, Summerhill Road, Y35 KA07): 053 918 5802, [email protected]. https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/accommodation/accommodation-wexford-campus
- Private rentals: SETU Student Pad, https://setustudentpad.ie/ (free for SETU students).
- Disability Support Officer (Carlow/Wexford): [email protected], 059 917 5616. https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/disability-support-services/disability-supports-carlow-wexford/contact-us
- SETU Global (international students): [email protected], +353 59 917 5207 (Carlow office) ; https://www.setu.ie/global/about-us/faq
- SETU Students' Union (Wexford vice president): https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-union
- Student hardship: SETU Student Assistance Fund (details below).
7. Accessibility
Disability Support Officer (Carlow/Wexford): [email protected], 059 917 5616; Wexford student support: [email protected], 053 918 5802. https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/disability-support-services/disability-supports-carlow-wexford/contact-us . DARE (pre-entry route): https://accesscollege.ie
8. International & mature/postgrad notes
SETU Global: [email protected], +353 59 917 5207 (Carlow office). https://www.setu.ie/global/about-us/faq
9. Timeline for Sept 2027 entry
Because SETU runs no Wexford residence, the timeline is set by private landlords and digs hosts. Start your search once you have a CAO offer, using SETU Student Pad.
10. Key facts to check before paying
- The RTB states that student-specific accommodation (SSA) is regulated by the RTB, including SSA provided by colleges and private companies. You cannot be asked for more than one month's rent in advance, and the deposit is capped at one month's rent; more than one month in advance is allowed only if rent and tuition fees are paid to the same provider and the landlord agrees. SSA agreements should not exceed 41 weeks unless the student asks for longer. Landlords renting to students must register the tenancy with the RTB. Source: https://rtb.ie/renting/types-of-tenancies/student-specific-accommodation/
- Check the exact cancellation terms before paying a booking deposit (see the campus-specific deposit terms above).
11. Official sources
- https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-assistance-fund/student-assistance-fund-carlow-wexford
- https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/accommodation/accommodation-wexford-campus
- https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/accommodation/accommodation-carlow/accommodation-contact
- https://www.setu.ie/about/setu-campuses/visiting-the-wexford-campuses
- https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/access-supports/access-supports-carlow-wexford-campus/student-accommodation-assistance
- https://setustudentpad.ie/
- https://www2.cao.ie/points/l8.php, https://www2.cao.ie/points/l76.php
- RTB Rent Index Q1 2026: https://rtb.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/RTB-Rent-Index-Q1-2026.pdf
- https://rtb.ie/renting/types-of-tenancies/student-specific-accommodation/
- https://www.transportforireland.ie/fares/50-discount-for-young-adult-and-student-leap-card-holders-on-commercial-bus-operators/
- https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/disability-support-services/disability-supports-carlow-wexford/contact-us
- https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-union
- https://www.setu.ie/global/about-us/faq
SETU Wexford - Hill Street Campus
This campus shares its accommodation details with SETU Wexford - Summerhill Road Campus. What's specific to it is below.
1. At a glance
Hill Street is SETU's second Wexford site, described by SETU as providing additional space for academic pursuits, particularly in specialised fields (Hill Street, Wexford, Y35 FPC2). The CAO lists it as 'Wexford - Hill Street' (1 Level 8 and 1 Level 7/6 course in 2026). Accommodation help for Hill Street students is through the Wexford Student Services office at Summerhill Road.
2. On-campus / college-owned accommodation
SETU's Wexford accommodation page points students to private accommodation near the Summerhill Road campus, grouped by walking time to campus: 5 minutes or less (Summerhill, Corish Park, College Green); 5-10 minutes (Saint Johns Road, Kennedy Park, Peter Street, Beechlawn, Whitemill, town centre); 10-15 minutes (Saint Aidans Crescent, Mount Prospect, Coolcotts, Richmond Avenue); 20-30 minutes (Clonard Village, Whitebrook, Spawell Road, Rocklands Lane, Newtown Road).
3. Partner / private purpose-built student accommodation
SETU promotes SETU Student Pad (below) and lists MyHome.ie, Let.ie, Daft.ie, CollegeCribs.ie, Rent.ie and Digs.ie. SETU states it cannot enter agreements between landlords and students and cannot recommend or secure individual properties.
4. Private renting & digs
SETU Student Pad (https://setustudentpad.ie/) is the SETU-promoted search platform, alongside MyHome.ie, Let.ie, Daft.ie, CollegeCribs.ie, Rent.ie and Digs.ie. SETU's Wexford page groups neighbourhoods by walking time (5 minutes or less up to 20-30 minutes) and carries Accommodation Tips and Accommodation Fraud pages. RTB Rent Index Q1 2026 (standardised average, all property types, not a room rate): Co. Wexford EUR 1,231 a month for new tenancies, EUR 1,023 for existing tenancies. Source: RTB Rent Index Q1 2026: https://rtb.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/RTB-Rent-Index-Q1-2026.pdf
5. Getting around
SETU lists JJ Kavanagh, Wexford Bus, Irish Rail and Bus Eireann services to the Wexford campuses, on-campus parking and bike racks. Student Leap Card: Transport for Ireland states that Young Adult (19-25) and Student Leap Card holders (students in full-time training or education) get 50% off fares on participating commercial bus operators (https://www.transportforireland.ie/fares/50-discount-for-young-adult-and-student-leap-card-holders-on-commercial-bus-operators/). SETU's own visitor pages for Carlow and Wexford say Leap Card fares are usually 20% cheaper than cash single tickets; check the current discount at leapcard.ie when you order the card.
6. Supports
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Wexford accommodation office, main campus: 053 9185802.
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Student Accommodation Assistance for Irish Traveller, Roma and care-experienced students: up to EUR 6,000 a year in 2025/26 (round closed, deadline was 17 October 2025). https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/access-supports/access-supports-carlow-wexford-campus/student-accommodation-assistance
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SETU Student Assistance Fund (Carlow and Wexford): for students on full-time or part-time courses of at least one year (NFQ level 6-10); rent, utilities, heating and lighting, food, essential travel, childcare and urgent medical costs are eligible; tuition and registration fees are not. International/non-EU fee-paying students are ineligible. SAF 2026/27 opened for new applications on Monday 28 September 2026 at 2pm; funds are limited and not every request can be met. https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-assistance-fund/student-assistance-fund-carlow-wexford
Where to get accommodation and who to contact
- SETU Wexford Student Services / Accommodation Office (main campus, Summerhill Road, Y35 KA07): 053 918 5802, [email protected]. https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/accommodation/accommodation-wexford-campus
- Private rentals: SETU Student Pad, https://setustudentpad.ie/ (free for SETU students).
- Disability Support Officer (Carlow/Wexford): [email protected], 059 917 5616. https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/disability-support-services/disability-supports-carlow-wexford/contact-us
- SETU Global (international students): [email protected], +353 59 917 5207 (Carlow office) ; https://www.setu.ie/global/about-us/faq
- SETU Students' Union (Wexford vice president): https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-union
- Student hardship: SETU Student Assistance Fund (details below).
7. Accessibility
Disability Support Officer (Carlow/Wexford): [email protected], 059 917 5616; Wexford student support: [email protected], 053 918 5802. https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/disability-support-services/disability-supports-carlow-wexford/contact-us . DARE (pre-entry route): https://accesscollege.ie
8. International & mature/postgrad notes
SETU Global: [email protected], +353 59 917 5207 (Carlow office). https://www.setu.ie/global/about-us/faq
9. Timeline for Sept 2027 entry
Because SETU runs no Wexford residence, the timeline is set by private landlords and digs hosts. Start your search once you have a CAO offer, using SETU Student Pad.
10. Key facts to check before paying
- The RTB states that student-specific accommodation (SSA) is regulated by the RTB, including SSA provided by colleges and private companies. You cannot be asked for more than one month's rent in advance, and the deposit is capped at one month's rent; more than one month in advance is allowed only if rent and tuition fees are paid to the same provider and the landlord agrees. SSA agreements should not exceed 41 weeks unless the student asks for longer. Landlords renting to students must register the tenancy with the RTB. Source: https://rtb.ie/renting/types-of-tenancies/student-specific-accommodation/
- Check the exact cancellation terms before paying a booking deposit (see the campus-specific deposit terms above).
11. Official sources
- https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-assistance-fund/student-assistance-fund-carlow-wexford
- https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/accommodation/accommodation-wexford-campus
- https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/accommodation/accommodation-carlow/accommodation-contact
- https://www.setu.ie/about/setu-campuses/visiting-the-wexford-campuses
- https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/access-supports/access-supports-carlow-wexford-campus/student-accommodation-assistance
- https://setustudentpad.ie/
- https://www2.cao.ie/points/l8.php, https://www2.cao.ie/points/l76.php
- RTB Rent Index Q1 2026: https://rtb.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/RTB-Rent-Index-Q1-2026.pdf
- https://rtb.ie/renting/types-of-tenancies/student-specific-accommodation/
- https://www.transportforireland.ie/fares/50-discount-for-young-adult-and-student-leap-card-holders-on-commercial-bus-operators/
- https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/disability-support-services/disability-supports-carlow-wexford/contact-us
- https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-union
- https://www.setu.ie/global/about-us/faq
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.
Other South East Technological University (SETU) campuses
- SETU Carlow - Kilkenny Road Campus
- SETU Dublin - National Botanic Gardens (Glasnevin)
- SETU Waterford - Cork Road Campus
- SETU Waterford - Kildalton College (Piltown)
National accommodation guides
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