Student Accommodation Guide 2024
After accepting a place at TU Dublin, one of the first things you will need to do is look for somewhere to live. Unfortunately, student accommodation is in short supply in Dublin, so you will have to start looking as soon as possible. Here are some tips to help you get started on your search.
Talk to TU Dublin StudentPad
Many students are unfamiliar with Dublin, so one of the first things you should do is check out the TU Dublin StudentPad. This will help you find the most suitable locations for their campus. Our campuses are spread throughout Dublin in Blanchardstown, Tallaght, and the City Centre, and you can save time and transport costs by choosing accommodation close to your campus.
For example, the suburbs of Cabra or Phibsborough are closer to Grangegorman and Bolton Street, while accommodation closer to a Red Line Luas stop is more suitable for the Tallaght campus. If you have more questions, contact the TU Dublin Accommodation team via email at studentaccommodation@tudublin.ie or by phone at 01 220 5600.
Living with a Host Family
Host family accommodation is ideal for those on a budget and those who do not need to reside in Dublin full-time. It is available on a five- and seven-day basis, and now, some homeowners are offering accommodation for as little as three nights to facilitate students who may only be on campus three days a week. Find out more here.
Private Rented Accommodation
Searching for your own place in Dublin can take a lot of effort and can be stressful. To help you out, we've put together some useful information. Around our TU Dublin campuses, you'll find a range of private apartments and houses. These are rented out by private landlords and are a good choice if you want to live with friends. You can look for these kinds of homes on websites like daft.ie, rent.ie, or property.ie. Read more here.
Watch out for Scams!
Due to a shortage of rental accommodation, students can feel under pressure to hand over a deposit quickly, without fully checking whether the accommodation on offer is genuine. National housing charity Threshold has partnered with the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) and the Union of Students Ireland (USI) as part of its annual 'Scamwatch' campaign to raise awareness around fraudulent housing scams. Find out more here.
The Student Accommodation team has lots of resources for anyone seeking housing here.