SETU Waterford Cork Road Accommodation 2027

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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

Cork Road is SETU's largest Waterford site, about 3 km from the city centre (SETU campuses page; SETU's FAQ says 25 minutes' walk from the city centre). It houses the Luke Wadding Library, Walton IT Building, nursing education and tourism/leisure buildings. On the 2026 CAO lists, SETU Waterford courses account for 34 Level 8 and 22 Level 7/6 entries (CAO lists, 2026; counts cover the 'Waterford' location code, which includes Cork Road).

2. On-campus / college-owned accommodation

The College Campus residence sits on this campus (66 single en-suite rooms). This is the only SETU residence on the Cork Road site; City Campus residence is a 15-minute walk away.

SETU residences (2026/27 fee schedule)

SETU runs two residences in Waterford. Source pages: https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/accommodation/accommodation-waterford/our-residences and https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/accommodation/accommodation-waterford/setu-residence-fee

College Campus residence (Cork Road campus, on site): 66 single en-suite rooms (3 accessible). Full academic year bookings only. Wi-Fi, resident parking, laundry, live-in warden, CCTV and 24-hour security.
City Campus residence: 94 apartments, 360 bed spaces. Full year, Semester 1 only or Semester 2 only. SETU says it is about a two-minute walk from College Street Campus, 15 minutes from Cork Road Campus and 10 minutes from the city centre, on a direct bus route into the city centre. On-site reception, 24-hour security, fully fitted kitchens, Wi-Fi, laundry, parking, recreation area with pool table.

Prices, full academic year, total when paying in full in advance by 31 August 2026 (2026/27, from SETU's fee page):

Room	2026/27 total
City Campus Double Ensuite	EUR 6,750
City Campus Single Ensuite	EUR 5,570
City Campus Single	EUR 5,410
College Campus Single Ensuite	EUR 5,655

Semester 1 only (September to November), 2026/27: City Double Ensuite EUR 3,430; City Single Ensuite EUR 2,865; City Single EUR 2,795; College Single Ensuite EUR 2,915 (College Campus is full year only per the residences page; the fee page lists this figure). Semester 2 only (December to April) ranges from EUR 3,285 to EUR 4,055 depending on room type.

Utilities 2026/27: EUR 650 for the full year (Wi-Fi, refuse, communal services and EUR 150 electricity credit), EUR 400 for one semester. Parking 2026/27: EUR 270 full year, EUR 135 per semester, EUR 15 weekly ticket. Payment plans 2026/27: full payment by 31 August 2026; three instalments (55% 31 August, 25% 2 November, 20% 25 January); or monthly payments from August then October to April.

Raw 2026/27 breakdown from SETU's fee PDF (full academic year; licence fee + EUR 650 utilities, less EUR 50 discount for paying in full by 31 August 2026): City Campus Double Ensuite 6,150 + 650 - 50 = EUR 6,750; City Campus Single Ensuite 4,970 + 650 - 50 = EUR 5,570; City Campus Single 4,810 + 650 - 50 = EUR 5,410; College Campus Single Ensuite 5,055 + 650 - 50 = EUR 5,655. The instalment plan has no discount, so its totals are EUR 50 higher: EUR 6,800, 5,620, 5,460 and 5,705 (rent split 55% by 31 August, 25% due 2 November 2026, 20% due 25 January 2027). Monthly plan totals are the same as the instalment totals (first rent instalment, utilities, then monthly payments October to April). Both EUR 6,750 and EUR 6,800 therefore appear in SETU's own document for the City Campus Double Ensuite; the lower figure applies to pay-in-full.

Deposit: EUR 300 on application plus EUR 200 before check-in (EUR 500 total). Per SETU's FAQ, cancelling within 3 days of Round 1 CAO offers returns the deposit less a EUR 100 admin fee; after that the deposit is forfeited. Allocation: lottery-based. SETU's FAQ says 2026/27 rooms were allocated by lottery after 5 May, and its booking page states the residences are fully booked for 2026/27 with a cancellation waiting list (EUR 300 deposit to join); SETU says cancellations arrive through the summer, particularly after Round 1 CAO offers. SETU's FAQ says it tries to house first-year students together. Apartments have 3 to 5 bedrooms; staff try to group by year and keep gender balance where preferred (FAQ). How to apply: online application via https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/accommodation/accommodation-waterford/how-to-book-a-room Contact: [email protected], 087 290 4612 (SETU FAQ page). Contract length: SETU's FAQ states the licence runs from September to the end of exams in May, with limited semester-only places; the fee PDF shows rent instalments running to April 2027 (full year) and Semester 2 payments due 14 December 2026.

3. Partner / private purpose-built student accommodation

SETU's own residences are the college-run option. While students wait on the cancellation list, SETU recommends exploring private rental options in Waterford, and its Accommodation Office can advise on the local housing market. The SETU-promoted search platform is SETU Student Pad (https://setustudentpad.ie/), a free service operated by SETU; contact +353 (0)818 121212 (SETU Student Pad page).

4. Private renting & digs

Use SETU Student Pad. RTB Rent Index Q1 2026 (standardised average rent, all property types, not a room rate): Waterford City EUR 1,423 a month for new tenancies and EUR 1,028 for existing tenancies; Co. Waterford EUR 1,371 new, EUR 1,011 existing. Source: RTB Rent Index Q1 2026: https://rtb.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/RTB-Rent-Index-Q1-2026.pdf

5. Getting around

SETU says its City Campus residence is on a direct bus route into the city centre. Waterford city bus route maps and timetables are published through Bus Eireann and the Leap Card Waterford map (https://about.leapcard.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Waterford_Leap_Card_A4_Map-ENGLISH-WEB.pdf). 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

Accommodation office (Waterford): [email protected], 087 290 4612. Complaints: SETU's FAQ describes a three-stage appeal process.
Student Accommodation Assistance (2025/26 round, closed): for Irish Traveller, Roma and care-experienced students living independently; up to EUR 6,000 a year (EUR 3,000 for one semester) in 2025/26; 2025/26 deadline was 5pm Friday 17 October 2025. Page: https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/access-supports/access-supports-waterford-campus/student-accommodation-financial-assistance
SETU Student Assistance Fund (Waterford): means-tested support for full-time students on NFQ level 6-10 courses of at least one year. Rent, utilities, food, essential travel, childcare and medical costs are eligible; tuition, registration and repeat fees are not. Non-EU students paying international fees are ineligible. 2026/27 applications opened Monday 28 September 2026 on a first-come, first-served basis (the fund closes once exhausted); processing typically takes 6-8 weeks. Apply via the online form on https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-assistance-fund/student-assistance-fund-waterford

Where to get accommodation and who to contact

SETU Accommodation Office (Waterford residences: City Campus and College Campus): [email protected], 087 290 4612 or 051 306100; SETU Waterford City Campus, Cork Road, Waterford, X91 X365. https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/accommodation/accommodation-waterford
Private rentals: SETU Student Pad, https://setustudentpad.ie/ (free for SETU students; +353 (0)818 121212).
Disability Support Service (Waterford): 051 302871 (Disability Officer/Coordinator), 051 302758 (administration). https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/disability-support-services/disability-support-services-waterford/contact-details
SETU Global (international students): [email protected], +353 5130 2724 (Waterford). https://www.setu.ie/global/about-us/faq
SETU Students' Union (welfare and equality officers for each campus): https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-union
Student hardship: SETU Student Assistance Fund (details below).

7. Accessibility

SETU states 3 of the 66 College Campus rooms are accessible and that many City Campus rooms are designed for disabled students. Discuss requirements with the Accommodation Office ([email protected], 087 290 4612). Disability Support Service (Waterford): 051 302871, https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/disability-support-services/disability-support-services-waterford/contact-details . DARE (pre-entry route): https://accesscollege.ie

8. International & mature/postgrad notes

SETU's international FAQ page states a EUR 300 security/cancellation deposit for both residences, allocated first come first served for international applicants; full refund if cancelled within three days of Irish college offers, after which the deposit is forfeited; rent is paid online and payment must be received before arrival to receive the key card; a EUR 25 yearly pack (bedding, kitchenware, towels) is offered (page carries 2024/25 semester dates, so treat as indicative). Page: https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/accommodation/accommodation-waterford/international-students-faqs

9. Timeline for Sept 2027 entry

2026/27 cycle shown as a guide: applications open in spring, lottery after 5 May, payment of full-year rent by 31 August, CAO Round 1 offers in late August (cancellations around then).
Check the residence page at the start of the 2027 spring for the application opening.

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

SETU Waterford - College Street Campus

This campus shares its accommodation details with SETU Waterford - Cork Road Campus. What's specific to it is below.

1. At a glance

College Street is SETU's second-largest student site, 7.5 acres within walking distance of the city centre, with 19th and early 20th century architecture (SETU campuses page). The CAO lists it separately as 'Waterford - College Street' (7 Level 8 entries in 2026). SETU's FAQ puts it 10 minutes' walk from the centre.

2. On-campus / college-owned accommodation

There is no residence on the College Street site itself. SETU's City Campus residence is about a two-minute walk away, which makes it the nearest SETU residence.

SETU residences (2026/27 fee schedule)

College Campus residence (Cork Road campus, on site): 66 single en-suite rooms (3 accessible). Full academic year bookings only. Wi-Fi, resident parking, laundry, live-in warden, CCTV and 24-hour security.
City Campus residence: 94 apartments, 360 bed spaces. Full year, Semester 1 only or Semester 2 only. SETU says it is about a two-minute walk from College Street Campus, 15 minutes from Cork Road Campus and 10 minutes from the city centre, on a direct bus route into the city centre. On-site reception, 24-hour security, fully fitted kitchens, Wi-Fi, laundry, parking, recreation area with pool table.

Prices, full academic year, total when paying in full in advance by 31 August 2026 (2026/27, from SETU's fee page):

Room	2026/27 total
City Campus Double Ensuite	EUR 6,750
City Campus Single Ensuite	EUR 5,570
City Campus Single	EUR 5,410
College Campus Single Ensuite	EUR 5,655

3. Partner / private purpose-built student accommodation

4. Private renting & digs

5. Getting around

6. Supports

Accommodation office (Waterford): [email protected], 087 290 4612. Complaints: SETU's FAQ describes a three-stage appeal process.
Student Accommodation Assistance (2025/26 round, closed): for Irish Traveller, Roma and care-experienced students living independently; up to EUR 6,000 a year (EUR 3,000 for one semester) in 2025/26; 2025/26 deadline was 5pm Friday 17 October 2025. Page: https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/access-supports/access-supports-waterford-campus/student-accommodation-financial-assistance
SETU Student Assistance Fund (Waterford): means-tested support for full-time students on NFQ level 6-10 courses of at least one year. Rent, utilities, food, essential travel, childcare and medical costs are eligible; tuition, registration and repeat fees are not. Non-EU students paying international fees are ineligible. 2026/27 applications opened Monday 28 September 2026 on a first-come, first-served basis (the fund closes once exhausted); processing typically takes 6-8 weeks. Apply via the online form on https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-assistance-fund/student-assistance-fund-waterford

Where to get accommodation and who to contact

SETU Accommodation Office (Waterford residences: City Campus and College Campus): [email protected], 087 290 4612 or 051 306100; SETU Waterford City Campus, Cork Road, Waterford, X91 X365. https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/accommodation/accommodation-waterford
Private rentals: SETU Student Pad, https://setustudentpad.ie/ (free for SETU students; +353 (0)818 121212).
Disability Support Service (Waterford): 051 302871 (Disability Officer/Coordinator), 051 302758 (administration). https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/disability-support-services/disability-support-services-waterford/contact-details
SETU Global (international students): [email protected], +353 5130 2724 (Waterford). https://www.setu.ie/global/about-us/faq
SETU Students' Union (welfare and equality officers for each campus): https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-union
Student hardship: SETU Student Assistance Fund (details below).

7. Accessibility

8. International & mature/postgrad notes

9. Timeline for Sept 2027 entry

2026/27 cycle shown as a guide: applications open in spring, lottery after 5 May, payment of full-year rent by 31 August, CAO Round 1 offers in late August (cancellations around then).
Check the residence page at the start of the 2027 spring for the application opening.

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

SETU Waterford - Granary Campus

This campus shares its accommodation details with SETU Waterford - Cork Road Campus. What's specific to it is below.

1. At a glance

Granary Campus is in the Waterford Treasures building in the city centre and serves Architecture and BIM students (SETU campuses page). The CAO lists it as 'Waterford - Granary' (one Level 8 course in 2026).

2. On-campus / college-owned accommodation

No residence sits at the Granary. The Granary is in the Waterford Treasures building in the city centre; SETU's City Campus residence is ten minutes' walk from the city centre per SETU.

SETU residences (2026/27 fee schedule)

College Campus residence (Cork Road campus, on site): 66 single en-suite rooms (3 accessible). Full academic year bookings only. Wi-Fi, resident parking, laundry, live-in warden, CCTV and 24-hour security.
City Campus residence: 94 apartments, 360 bed spaces. Full year, Semester 1 only or Semester 2 only. SETU says it is about a two-minute walk from College Street Campus, 15 minutes from Cork Road Campus and 10 minutes from the city centre, on a direct bus route into the city centre. On-site reception, 24-hour security, fully fitted kitchens, Wi-Fi, laundry, parking, recreation area with pool table.

Prices, full academic year, total when paying in full in advance by 31 August 2026 (2026/27, from SETU's fee page):

Room	2026/27 total
City Campus Double Ensuite	EUR 6,750
City Campus Single Ensuite	EUR 5,570
City Campus Single	EUR 5,410
College Campus Single Ensuite	EUR 5,655

3. Partner / private purpose-built student accommodation

4. Private renting & digs

5. Getting around

6. Supports

Accommodation office (Waterford): [email protected], 087 290 4612. Complaints: SETU's FAQ describes a three-stage appeal process.
Student Accommodation Assistance (2025/26 round, closed): for Irish Traveller, Roma and care-experienced students living independently; up to EUR 6,000 a year (EUR 3,000 for one semester) in 2025/26; 2025/26 deadline was 5pm Friday 17 October 2025. Page: https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/access-supports/access-supports-waterford-campus/student-accommodation-financial-assistance
SETU Student Assistance Fund (Waterford): means-tested support for full-time students on NFQ level 6-10 courses of at least one year. Rent, utilities, food, essential travel, childcare and medical costs are eligible; tuition, registration and repeat fees are not. Non-EU students paying international fees are ineligible. 2026/27 applications opened Monday 28 September 2026 on a first-come, first-served basis (the fund closes once exhausted); processing typically takes 6-8 weeks. Apply via the online form on https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-assistance-fund/student-assistance-fund-waterford

Where to get accommodation and who to contact

SETU Accommodation Office (Waterford residences: City Campus and College Campus): [email protected], 087 290 4612 or 051 306100; SETU Waterford City Campus, Cork Road, Waterford, X91 X365. https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/accommodation/accommodation-waterford
Private rentals: SETU Student Pad, https://setustudentpad.ie/ (free for SETU students; +353 (0)818 121212).
Disability Support Service (Waterford): 051 302871 (Disability Officer/Coordinator), 051 302758 (administration). https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/disability-support-services/disability-support-services-waterford/contact-details
SETU Global (international students): [email protected], +353 5130 2724 (Waterford). https://www.setu.ie/global/about-us/faq
SETU Students' Union (welfare and equality officers for each campus): https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-union
Student hardship: SETU Student Assistance Fund (details below).

7. Accessibility

8. International & mature/postgrad notes

9. Timeline for Sept 2027 entry

2026/27 cycle shown as a guide: applications open in spring, lottery after 5 May, payment of full-year rent by 31 August, CAO Round 1 offers in late August (cancellations around then).
Check the residence page at the start of the 2027 spring for the application opening.

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

SETU Waterford - West Campus

This campus shares its accommodation details with SETU Waterford - Cork Road Campus. What's specific to it is below.

1. At a glance

West Campus is a 170-acre site about 3 km west of the Cork Road Campus housing the SETU Arena (opened 2016, 2,000 capacity), the Walton Institute and research centres including the Nutrition Research Centre Ireland (SETU campuses page). It does not appear as a separate CAO location in the 2026 CAO lists.

2. On-campus / college-owned accommodation

No residence is on West Campus. SETU's residences are at Cork Road and City Campus (details below).

SETU residences (2026/27 fee schedule)

College Campus residence (Cork Road campus, on site): 66 single en-suite rooms (3 accessible). Full academic year bookings only. Wi-Fi, resident parking, laundry, live-in warden, CCTV and 24-hour security.
City Campus residence: 94 apartments, 360 bed spaces. Full year, Semester 1 only or Semester 2 only. SETU says it is about a two-minute walk from College Street Campus, 15 minutes from Cork Road Campus and 10 minutes from the city centre, on a direct bus route into the city centre. On-site reception, 24-hour security, fully fitted kitchens, Wi-Fi, laundry, parking, recreation area with pool table.

Prices, full academic year, total when paying in full in advance by 31 August 2026 (2026/27, from SETU's fee page):

Room	2026/27 total
City Campus Double Ensuite	EUR 6,750
City Campus Single Ensuite	EUR 5,570
City Campus Single	EUR 5,410
College Campus Single Ensuite	EUR 5,655

3. Partner / private purpose-built student accommodation

4. Private renting & digs

5. Getting around

6. Supports

Accommodation office (Waterford): [email protected], 087 290 4612. Complaints: SETU's FAQ describes a three-stage appeal process.
Student Accommodation Assistance (2025/26 round, closed): for Irish Traveller, Roma and care-experienced students living independently; up to EUR 6,000 a year (EUR 3,000 for one semester) in 2025/26; 2025/26 deadline was 5pm Friday 17 October 2025. Page: https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/access-supports/access-supports-waterford-campus/student-accommodation-financial-assistance
SETU Student Assistance Fund (Waterford): means-tested support for full-time students on NFQ level 6-10 courses of at least one year. Rent, utilities, food, essential travel, childcare and medical costs are eligible; tuition, registration and repeat fees are not. Non-EU students paying international fees are ineligible. 2026/27 applications opened Monday 28 September 2026 on a first-come, first-served basis (the fund closes once exhausted); processing typically takes 6-8 weeks. Apply via the online form on https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-assistance-fund/student-assistance-fund-waterford

Where to get accommodation and who to contact

SETU Accommodation Office (Waterford residences: City Campus and College Campus): [email protected], 087 290 4612 or 051 306100; SETU Waterford City Campus, Cork Road, Waterford, X91 X365. https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/accommodation/accommodation-waterford
Private rentals: SETU Student Pad, https://setustudentpad.ie/ (free for SETU students; +353 (0)818 121212).
Disability Support Service (Waterford): 051 302871 (Disability Officer/Coordinator), 051 302758 (administration). https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/disability-support-services/disability-support-services-waterford/contact-details
SETU Global (international students): [email protected], +353 5130 2724 (Waterford). https://www.setu.ie/global/about-us/faq
SETU Students' Union (welfare and equality officers for each campus): https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-union
Student hardship: SETU Student Assistance Fund (details below).

7. Accessibility

8. International & mature/postgrad notes

9. Timeline for Sept 2027 entry

2026/27 cycle shown as a guide: applications open in spring, lottery after 5 May, payment of full-year rent by 31 August, CAO Round 1 offers in late August (cancellations around then).
Check the residence page at the start of the 2027 spring for the application opening.

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

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.

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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

2. On-campus / college-owned accommodation

The College Campus residence sits on this campus (66 single en-suite rooms). This is the only SETU residence on the Cork Road site; City Campus residence is a 15-minute walk away.

SETU residences (2026/27 fee schedule)

College Campus residence (Cork Road campus, on site): 66 single en-suite rooms (3 accessible). Full academic year bookings only. Wi-Fi, resident parking, laundry, live-in warden, CCTV and 24-hour security.
City Campus residence: 94 apartments, 360 bed spaces. Full year, Semester 1 only or Semester 2 only. SETU says it is about a two-minute walk from College Street Campus, 15 minutes from Cork Road Campus and 10 minutes from the city centre, on a direct bus route into the city centre. On-site reception, 24-hour security, fully fitted kitchens, Wi-Fi, laundry, parking, recreation area with pool table.

Prices, full academic year, total when paying in full in advance by 31 August 2026 (2026/27, from SETU's fee page):

Room	2026/27 total
City Campus Double Ensuite	EUR 6,750
City Campus Single Ensuite	EUR 5,570
City Campus Single	EUR 5,410
College Campus Single Ensuite	EUR 5,655

3. Partner / private purpose-built student accommodation

4. Private renting & digs

5. Getting around

6. Supports

Accommodation office (Waterford): [email protected], 087 290 4612. Complaints: SETU's FAQ describes a three-stage appeal process.
Student Accommodation Assistance (2025/26 round, closed): for Irish Traveller, Roma and care-experienced students living independently; up to EUR 6,000 a year (EUR 3,000 for one semester) in 2025/26; 2025/26 deadline was 5pm Friday 17 October 2025. Page: https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/access-supports/access-supports-waterford-campus/student-accommodation-financial-assistance
SETU Student Assistance Fund (Waterford): means-tested support for full-time students on NFQ level 6-10 courses of at least one year. Rent, utilities, food, essential travel, childcare and medical costs are eligible; tuition, registration and repeat fees are not. Non-EU students paying international fees are ineligible. 2026/27 applications opened Monday 28 September 2026 on a first-come, first-served basis (the fund closes once exhausted); processing typically takes 6-8 weeks. Apply via the online form on https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-assistance-fund/student-assistance-fund-waterford

Where to get accommodation and who to contact

SETU Accommodation Office (Waterford residences: City Campus and College Campus): [email protected], 087 290 4612 or 051 306100; SETU Waterford City Campus, Cork Road, Waterford, X91 X365. https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/accommodation/accommodation-waterford
Private rentals: SETU Student Pad, https://setustudentpad.ie/ (free for SETU students; +353 (0)818 121212).
Disability Support Service (Waterford): 051 302871 (Disability Officer/Coordinator), 051 302758 (administration). https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/disability-support-services/disability-support-services-waterford/contact-details
SETU Global (international students): [email protected], +353 5130 2724 (Waterford). https://www.setu.ie/global/about-us/faq
SETU Students' Union (welfare and equality officers for each campus): https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-union
Student hardship: SETU Student Assistance Fund (details below).

7. Accessibility

8. International & mature/postgrad notes

9. Timeline for Sept 2027 entry

2026/27 cycle shown as a guide: applications open in spring, lottery after 5 May, payment of full-year rent by 31 August, CAO Round 1 offers in late August (cancellations around then).
Check the residence page at the start of the 2027 spring for the application opening.

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

SETU Waterford - College Street Campus

This campus shares its accommodation details with SETU Waterford - Cork Road Campus. What's specific to it is below.

1. At a glance

2. On-campus / college-owned accommodation

There is no residence on the College Street site itself. SETU's City Campus residence is about a two-minute walk away, which makes it the nearest SETU residence.

SETU residences (2026/27 fee schedule)

College Campus residence (Cork Road campus, on site): 66 single en-suite rooms (3 accessible). Full academic year bookings only. Wi-Fi, resident parking, laundry, live-in warden, CCTV and 24-hour security.
City Campus residence: 94 apartments, 360 bed spaces. Full year, Semester 1 only or Semester 2 only. SETU says it is about a two-minute walk from College Street Campus, 15 minutes from Cork Road Campus and 10 minutes from the city centre, on a direct bus route into the city centre. On-site reception, 24-hour security, fully fitted kitchens, Wi-Fi, laundry, parking, recreation area with pool table.

Prices, full academic year, total when paying in full in advance by 31 August 2026 (2026/27, from SETU's fee page):

Room	2026/27 total
City Campus Double Ensuite	EUR 6,750
City Campus Single Ensuite	EUR 5,570
City Campus Single	EUR 5,410
College Campus Single Ensuite	EUR 5,655

3. Partner / private purpose-built student accommodation

4. Private renting & digs

5. Getting around

6. Supports

Accommodation office (Waterford): [email protected], 087 290 4612. Complaints: SETU's FAQ describes a three-stage appeal process.
Student Accommodation Assistance (2025/26 round, closed): for Irish Traveller, Roma and care-experienced students living independently; up to EUR 6,000 a year (EUR 3,000 for one semester) in 2025/26; 2025/26 deadline was 5pm Friday 17 October 2025. Page: https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/access-supports/access-supports-waterford-campus/student-accommodation-financial-assistance
SETU Student Assistance Fund (Waterford): means-tested support for full-time students on NFQ level 6-10 courses of at least one year. Rent, utilities, food, essential travel, childcare and medical costs are eligible; tuition, registration and repeat fees are not. Non-EU students paying international fees are ineligible. 2026/27 applications opened Monday 28 September 2026 on a first-come, first-served basis (the fund closes once exhausted); processing typically takes 6-8 weeks. Apply via the online form on https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-assistance-fund/student-assistance-fund-waterford

Where to get accommodation and who to contact

SETU Accommodation Office (Waterford residences: City Campus and College Campus): [email protected], 087 290 4612 or 051 306100; SETU Waterford City Campus, Cork Road, Waterford, X91 X365. https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/accommodation/accommodation-waterford
Private rentals: SETU Student Pad, https://setustudentpad.ie/ (free for SETU students; +353 (0)818 121212).
Disability Support Service (Waterford): 051 302871 (Disability Officer/Coordinator), 051 302758 (administration). https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/disability-support-services/disability-support-services-waterford/contact-details
SETU Global (international students): [email protected], +353 5130 2724 (Waterford). https://www.setu.ie/global/about-us/faq
SETU Students' Union (welfare and equality officers for each campus): https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-union
Student hardship: SETU Student Assistance Fund (details below).

7. Accessibility

8. International & mature/postgrad notes

9. Timeline for Sept 2027 entry

2026/27 cycle shown as a guide: applications open in spring, lottery after 5 May, payment of full-year rent by 31 August, CAO Round 1 offers in late August (cancellations around then).
Check the residence page at the start of the 2027 spring for the application opening.

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

SETU Waterford - Granary Campus

This campus shares its accommodation details with SETU Waterford - Cork Road Campus. What's specific to it is below.

1. At a glance

2. On-campus / college-owned accommodation

No residence sits at the Granary. The Granary is in the Waterford Treasures building in the city centre; SETU's City Campus residence is ten minutes' walk from the city centre per SETU.

SETU residences (2026/27 fee schedule)

College Campus residence (Cork Road campus, on site): 66 single en-suite rooms (3 accessible). Full academic year bookings only. Wi-Fi, resident parking, laundry, live-in warden, CCTV and 24-hour security.
City Campus residence: 94 apartments, 360 bed spaces. Full year, Semester 1 only or Semester 2 only. SETU says it is about a two-minute walk from College Street Campus, 15 minutes from Cork Road Campus and 10 minutes from the city centre, on a direct bus route into the city centre. On-site reception, 24-hour security, fully fitted kitchens, Wi-Fi, laundry, parking, recreation area with pool table.

Prices, full academic year, total when paying in full in advance by 31 August 2026 (2026/27, from SETU's fee page):

Room	2026/27 total
City Campus Double Ensuite	EUR 6,750
City Campus Single Ensuite	EUR 5,570
City Campus Single	EUR 5,410
College Campus Single Ensuite	EUR 5,655

3. Partner / private purpose-built student accommodation

4. Private renting & digs

5. Getting around

6. Supports

Accommodation office (Waterford): [email protected], 087 290 4612. Complaints: SETU's FAQ describes a three-stage appeal process.
Student Accommodation Assistance (2025/26 round, closed): for Irish Traveller, Roma and care-experienced students living independently; up to EUR 6,000 a year (EUR 3,000 for one semester) in 2025/26; 2025/26 deadline was 5pm Friday 17 October 2025. Page: https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/access-supports/access-supports-waterford-campus/student-accommodation-financial-assistance
SETU Student Assistance Fund (Waterford): means-tested support for full-time students on NFQ level 6-10 courses of at least one year. Rent, utilities, food, essential travel, childcare and medical costs are eligible; tuition, registration and repeat fees are not. Non-EU students paying international fees are ineligible. 2026/27 applications opened Monday 28 September 2026 on a first-come, first-served basis (the fund closes once exhausted); processing typically takes 6-8 weeks. Apply via the online form on https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-assistance-fund/student-assistance-fund-waterford

Where to get accommodation and who to contact

SETU Accommodation Office (Waterford residences: City Campus and College Campus): [email protected], 087 290 4612 or 051 306100; SETU Waterford City Campus, Cork Road, Waterford, X91 X365. https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/accommodation/accommodation-waterford
Private rentals: SETU Student Pad, https://setustudentpad.ie/ (free for SETU students; +353 (0)818 121212).
Disability Support Service (Waterford): 051 302871 (Disability Officer/Coordinator), 051 302758 (administration). https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/disability-support-services/disability-support-services-waterford/contact-details
SETU Global (international students): [email protected], +353 5130 2724 (Waterford). https://www.setu.ie/global/about-us/faq
SETU Students' Union (welfare and equality officers for each campus): https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-union
Student hardship: SETU Student Assistance Fund (details below).

7. Accessibility

8. International & mature/postgrad notes

9. Timeline for Sept 2027 entry

2026/27 cycle shown as a guide: applications open in spring, lottery after 5 May, payment of full-year rent by 31 August, CAO Round 1 offers in late August (cancellations around then).
Check the residence page at the start of the 2027 spring for the application opening.

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

SETU Waterford - West Campus

This campus shares its accommodation details with SETU Waterford - Cork Road Campus. What's specific to it is below.

1. At a glance

2. On-campus / college-owned accommodation

No residence is on West Campus. SETU's residences are at Cork Road and City Campus (details below).

SETU residences (2026/27 fee schedule)

College Campus residence (Cork Road campus, on site): 66 single en-suite rooms (3 accessible). Full academic year bookings only. Wi-Fi, resident parking, laundry, live-in warden, CCTV and 24-hour security.
City Campus residence: 94 apartments, 360 bed spaces. Full year, Semester 1 only or Semester 2 only. SETU says it is about a two-minute walk from College Street Campus, 15 minutes from Cork Road Campus and 10 minutes from the city centre, on a direct bus route into the city centre. On-site reception, 24-hour security, fully fitted kitchens, Wi-Fi, laundry, parking, recreation area with pool table.

Prices, full academic year, total when paying in full in advance by 31 August 2026 (2026/27, from SETU's fee page):

Room	2026/27 total
City Campus Double Ensuite	EUR 6,750
City Campus Single Ensuite	EUR 5,570
City Campus Single	EUR 5,410
College Campus Single Ensuite	EUR 5,655

3. Partner / private purpose-built student accommodation

4. Private renting & digs

5. Getting around

6. Supports

Accommodation office (Waterford): [email protected], 087 290 4612. Complaints: SETU's FAQ describes a three-stage appeal process.
Student Accommodation Assistance (2025/26 round, closed): for Irish Traveller, Roma and care-experienced students living independently; up to EUR 6,000 a year (EUR 3,000 for one semester) in 2025/26; 2025/26 deadline was 5pm Friday 17 October 2025. Page: https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/access-supports/access-supports-waterford-campus/student-accommodation-financial-assistance
SETU Student Assistance Fund (Waterford): means-tested support for full-time students on NFQ level 6-10 courses of at least one year. Rent, utilities, food, essential travel, childcare and medical costs are eligible; tuition, registration and repeat fees are not. Non-EU students paying international fees are ineligible. 2026/27 applications opened Monday 28 September 2026 on a first-come, first-served basis (the fund closes once exhausted); processing typically takes 6-8 weeks. Apply via the online form on https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-assistance-fund/student-assistance-fund-waterford

Where to get accommodation and who to contact

SETU Accommodation Office (Waterford residences: City Campus and College Campus): [email protected], 087 290 4612 or 051 306100; SETU Waterford City Campus, Cork Road, Waterford, X91 X365. https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/accommodation/accommodation-waterford
Private rentals: SETU Student Pad, https://setustudentpad.ie/ (free for SETU students; +353 (0)818 121212).
Disability Support Service (Waterford): 051 302871 (Disability Officer/Coordinator), 051 302758 (administration). https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/disability-support-services/disability-support-services-waterford/contact-details
SETU Global (international students): [email protected], +353 5130 2724 (Waterford). https://www.setu.ie/global/about-us/faq
SETU Students' Union (welfare and equality officers for each campus): https://www.setu.ie/current-students/student-support-services/student-union
Student hardship: SETU Student Assistance Fund (details below).

7. Accessibility

8. International & mature/postgrad notes

9. Timeline for Sept 2027 entry

2026/27 cycle shown as a guide: applications open in spring, lottery after 5 May, payment of full-year rent by 31 August, CAO Round 1 offers in late August (cancellations around then).
Check the residence page at the start of the 2027 spring for the application opening.

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

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.

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