Accommodation

Hampstead Apartments contain 57 comfortable apartments each with five bedrooms (each bedroom with private bathroom) and a shared living/kitchen/dining area. Read more...

College Park Apartments contain sixty standard apartments, each with either four or five ensuite bedrooms (one superior room in each apartment), and a shared living/kitchen/dining area. Read more...

New Students Information

2012/2013 Orientation for New Students

Key dates and FAQ

Leaving Certificate results: Wednesday 15th August
CAO offers Round 1: Monday 20th August
Accommodation offers: Wednesday 22nd August
Registration Information sent by post to new students: 1st Week in September
Online Registration: 5th September – 14th September
Orientation Week for all students: 17th September – 21st September
Lectures begin – Monday 24th September

Where can I find out information on local authority grants and student finance?

www.studentfinance.ie

I need somewhere to live, where do I start?

www.dcuaccommodation.ie
www.daft.ie
www.collegecribs.ie
www.myhome.ie
www.studentaccommodation.ie
www.let.ie
www.studentlettings.ie

* Please note, DCU does not endorse or promote external accommodation providers, and is not responsible for content advertised by such providers.

How much will it cost me to be a student for the year?

On average students living a way from home would need to budget for €968 -
€1,062per month depending on single/double room.
Students living at home will require less, with the average monthly expense being €486-€493 per month.

Click here for a full breakdown
(http://www.dcu.ie/students/finance/guide.shtml)

Can I get a place at DCU and then postpone taking it up?

At DCU we try to facilitate successful applicants who wish to defer their offer of a place. Upon receipt of your offer, please contact our Admissions Office immediately (Phone: +353-1-700-5338 ) and we can guide you through making an application for a deferral.
Click here for the application form.
(http://www.dcu.ie/registry/forms/pdfs/R32.pdf)

When do I start in DCU?

There is a special orientation week arranged for new first year students.
This takes place the week beginning, Monday, 17th September. Orientation week helps you get your bearings around campus and settle in before the other 8,000 students come back from their summer break. During the week you will be introduced to the various facilities and supports available on campus, in addition to entertainment being organised all week by the Students' Union.

When do lectures commence?

Lectures commence on Monday, 24th September, don’t be late!

When can I register as a student?

Should you receive an offer of a place in DCU and accept it, you will receive information in early September. Online registration for first year students begins on Wednesday, 5th September.

Useful contacts

Admissions Office
T: (01) 700 5338
E: registry@dcu.ie
W: www.dcu.ie/registry

Student Advice Centre
T: (01) 700 7165
E: student.support@dcu.ie
W: http://www.dcu.ie/current-students.shtml

DCU Accommodation Office
T: (01) 700 5736
E: campus.residences@dcu.ie
W: http://www.dcu.ie/accommodation/school_oncamp.shtml