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NCI
Accommodation
Guide 2019/2020
www.ncirl.ie/international
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                Dublin, your new home                         5
     Contents

                Where will I be studying                      6
                On Campus Or Off Campus -
                Which Is Best For Me?                         8
                On Campus                                     12
                Off Campus                                    14
                Frequently Asked Questions                    16
                Living Expenses                               18

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                       DUBLIN
                       your new home
                       Many students consider their time at college to
                       be the best years in their lives, as they experience
                       new places, discover new interests and make new
                       friends.
                       Leaving home to live abroad is an exciting time and we
                       understand it can be a little scary too.
                       Finding the right place to live is very important as your
                       accommodation will provide a base for your new life, and be
                       your home away from home.
                       This guide gives you information about accommodation
                       options On Campus at NCI and in Dublin to make your
                       transition to moving to Dublin and NCI as stress-free as
                       possible.
                       Dublin is a small city that is easy to get around walking,
                       cycling or using public transport. It has everything you want
                       from a city with lots of shops, restaurants, parks, beaches
                       and interesting places to visit. Don’t just take our word for it,
                       check out the photos on the NCI International Society page
                       and these websites.
                       www.facebook.com/NCI International Society
                       www.visitdublin.com
                       www.timeout.com/dublin

                       Our promise to you
                       We promise to hold up to 100 On Campus rooms for
                       International applicants. To be eligible to apply for an On
                       Campus room you must:
                       • Have a full offer no later than six weeks before your
                         course starts in the year you intend to begin your studies
                       • Firmly accept your course place at NCI
                       • Apply for On Campus accommodation during the
                         booking period for your intake (check the website for full
                         details)
                       • Secure your accommodation by paying the fee within
                         the deadline
                       We understand that everyone will want something different
                       from their College experience, and the same applies for
                       accommodation. Whatever you want from your living
                       space, whether it’s your own bathroom, or an independent,
                       self-catered lifestyle there are a number of options for you.

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                 Where will I be studying?

                                                                   ASHBOURNE                                                                                       SWORDS
                                                                                                                            Dublin Airport
DUNSHAUGHLIN

                                                           Carlton Hotel
                                                           Blanchardstown                                                                                        M1

                                      Lady's                                                      N2                                 M50
                     M3              Well Park
                 Hunter's                                                                                                                         Santry
                   Run                        N3
                                                                National Aquatic                                              BALLYMUN                                                           DONAGHMEDE
                           Blanchardstown                       Centre
                                    Centre                                                             Finglas
                                                                                                                                                                      Beaumont
                                                                                                                                                     M50              Hospital                                      Marine Hotel
                                                                        Elmgreen
                                                                                                      Ardmore
                                  BLANCHARDSTOWN                       Golf Centre                       Hotel                                     WHITEHALL            Artane
                                                                                                                                                                                           RAHENY
                                                            Castleknock                                           National Botanic                                                  Saint Anne's
                                                                                                                      Gardens                                                           Park
                                                                                                                                             N1
                                                      River Li                                                                                                                   Clontarf         Royal Dublin
                                                              ffe                                                                                                                Castle Hotel
                                                                  y         Phoenix Park                                         GAA Museum                                                        Golf Club
                             N4
                                                     Palmerstown                                                The Old Jameson
                                                                                                                                          Spire
LUCAN

                              Liffey Valley
                          Shopping Centre
                                                                                                                        Distillery                          IFSC
                                                                                                        Huestion
                                                                                                          Station
                                                                                                      Christ Church Cathedral                      NCI           Grand C
                                                           Ballyfermot                           Guinness Storehouse                                 National   Silicon anal
                                                                                                                                                     Museum     Docks
                                                                            Inchicore                                           Viking Splash
                                                                                                                                        Tours                   Sandymount Hotel
                                                    M50                                                                                           Mespil
                                                                         Our Lady's Children's                                                     Hotel BALLSBRIDGE
                                                                      Hospital, Crumlin OLCHC
                                   CLONDALKIN                                                                                  Rathmines Donnybrook
                                                                                                    KIMMAGE                                                                St Vincent's
                                                                                                                                                                           University Hospital
                                                    N7                                                                                              er       Elm Park Golf
                               Newlands            BALLYMOUNT                                                                                   odd
                                                                                                       TERENURE                               rD            and Sports Club
                                Golf Club Ballymount                                                                                  R   ive
                                              Park
                            Kingswood                    Tymon                                            RATHFARNHAM
                                                          Park                                                                                                     Mount         BLACKROCK            N31
RATHCOOLE

                                                                                                                                                                   Merrion
                                             The Square                      N81                                                              DUNDRUM                                                                James Joyce
                                         Shopping Centre                                                                             Dundrum Town                                                                Tower & Museum
                                                                                                                                            Centre
                                        TALLAGHT            Knocklyon
                          City west                                                                                                                                                                          Sallynoggin
                     Call +353-1-4498500 Email internationalsupport@ncirl.ie                                                          Ballinteer                                         Foxrock
               N81                                                                                                                                       Sandyford                                        GLENAGEARY K
                                                                                                                         M50                                                                                                   H
                                                                                                                                                                                                         N11
BLESSINGTON

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                                                                                                                                                                                    Carrickmines
                                                                                       Dublin
                                                                                     Ireland

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Shankil

                                                                                                                                                                                                               BRAY

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                              Dublin City
                       HOWTH
            Deer Park Golf
             and Footgolf
                Howth
               Golf Club

                             Asian Restaurant
                             Quarter (Parnell             Connolly                Cinema
                             Street Lower)                Station                               3 Arena

                                Henry St. (Shopping)
                                     The Spire                       NCI
                                    O’Connell St

                 Red
                 Luas line               10 minute
                                         walk

Killiney        Templebar
Hill Park
                                                 Grafton St. (Shopping)

rack
                                                            St Stephens Green

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On campus or off
campus - which is
best for me?
Where you live is very important as your
accommodation will be your home away from
home and your base for your new life in Dublin
and at NCI.
Finding the right place to live, at the right price
and location, is one of the biggest challenges
that all students face.
The first decision you need to make is if you
want to live On Campus or Off Campus.

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What to consider when deciding
On Campus or Off Campus?

                    On Campus                                    Off Campus

                 On Campus –                                    What’s good
                 what’s great                                   about living
                 about living                                   Off Campus?
                 On Campus?
                                                   > The Lease is generally for 12 months
     > Great location.
                                                     or longer.
     > 24hour Security.
                                                   > The rent is paid monthly and could
     > Own private bedroom and bathroom              be cheaper overall.
       with shared living space.
                                                   > More flexibility on who you live with
     > Saves time as you don’t need to               and how you live.
       search for accommodation when
       you arrive.
     > No transport costs.
                                                                What’s not
                                                                so good about
                 What’s not                                     living Off Campus?
                 so good about
                 living On                         > Must be in Ireland to search for
                 Campus?                             accommodation.
                                                   > Must stay in temporary
     > It sells out very quickly - Sometimes
                                                     accommodation when you first arrive.
       more expensive than Off Campus.
                                                   > It takes time to find and view
     > Only available from September
                                                     accommodation.
       to June.
                                                   > It can be difficult to focus on studies
     > House rules may not suit your
                                                     while searching.
       lifestyle.
                                                   > Additional transport costs to travel
                                                     to College.

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Comparing On Campus
with Off Campus in Dublin

                                On                      2 Bed                  2 Bed
                                Campus                  D1                     D24

    Rent               €7,700                  €6,600                  €6,000

    Booking Fee         €400                   1 – 2 Months            1 – 2 Months
    (On Campus)
    / Deposit (Off
                        (due in July)          Rent                    Rent
    Campus)

    Utilities          *
                        Included               €1,200                  €1,200
                        in Rent

    Commute            €0                      €0                      €1,000

    Total              €7,700                  €7,800                  €8,200

    Payment            Jul - €400              Monthly                 Monthly
    Dates
                       Jul - €3850
                       Nov - €3,450

    Lease              39 Weeks                52 Weeks                52 Weeks
                       Sept to June

    When to            July for September      After you               After you
    book               intake November         arrive                  arrive
                       for January intake.
                       See website for
                       booking details

Fair usage applies
*

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On Campus
NCI is located in Dublin 1 in the centre
of the International Financial Services
district of the city.
Our Campus accommodation is very popular with
students and rooms fill up very quickly. The style of
accommodation are apartments with 4, 5, 6 and 8
bedrooms. Students have their own private bedroom,
shower-room and study area, sharing
the kitchen and living space and there is 24-hour
security On Campus so you are very safe.

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The NCI On Campus booking period for
International Students is in July or November. It is
important to note that places are strictly limited,
so if you do want to stay on campus, you should
have an unconditional offer, have paid your fees in
full and be ready to pay the first instalment of your
rent by July.

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Off Campus
If Off-Campus accommodation best                   Moving away from your country and family
                                                   home can be a big transition for some students.
suits your needs and budget, it is
                                                   Staying with a host family is a good way of
recommended that you arrive in Ireland             having some home comforts while you adjust to
at least 4 weeks before your course                life in Ireland.
starts.                                            Some students stay with a host family for a
                                                   few weeks while they search for long term
You should not underestimate the amount of         accommodation and some students decide to
time and effort it will take to find appropriate   stay for the duration of the studies.
accommodation. Arriving early and well in          Whatever you decide, there are a number of
advance of your course start date will allow you   companies that can connect you with families
time to focus completely on your search.           and you can book them directly on their
                                                   website.
Before you arrive, you will need to book
temporary accommodation in either a Hostel or      www.homestay.com
Homestay.                                          www.www.dublinhomestay.org
                                                   www.homestayireland.com
Dublin is a small city with a large number of
hostels and budget hotels to choose from.          www.hostingpower.ie

If you choose to stay in a Hostel while you are
searching for rented accommodation you
should budget to stay
for up to four weeks. Some hostels have                    Top Tip
cheaper rates for longer stays so you can                  Book your hostel as early as possible.
shop around for better deals. You can search               They fill up really quickly, especially at
for hostels in Dublin using the websites                   weekends as there are some big sporting
                                                           events taking place in September
hostelworld.com or booking.com.
NCI students have enjoyed their stay at the
following hostels that are a short walk or tram
journey to the college.
> Abrahams Hostel                                         Top Tip
                                                          Use Google Maps to check the distance
> Jacobs Inn                                              from NCI, to the accommodation you are
                                                          considering. You can also get the travel time
> Issacs Hostel                                           to NCI for walking, cycling and the options
> Generator Hostel                                        available for public transport.

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                         Dublin Postal
Searching for Rented Accommodation                                                                                     Districts
You can only view and book your                                                                                                                               Baily
                                                                                                                                                              Baldoyle
rented accommodation when you                                                                                                   Belcamp                       Bayside
                                                                                   Ballygall
                                                                                   Cappagh
                                                                                                                                Balgriffin
                                                                                                                                             17               Donaghmede
                                                                                                                                                              Sutton
arrive in Ireland.                                                                                                                                       13
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                                                                                   Cremore                                      Priorswood                    Howth

                                                                         11        Dubber                                       Darndale

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                                                                                   Finglas                                      Riverside
Before you start your search                                                       Jamestown

                                                                                                                                     5
                                                                                   Kilshane                                                Artane
                                                                                                                Beaumont                   Harmonstown

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                                                                                   Wadelai
we recommend that you do                                                                                        Drumcondra
                                                                                                                Elm Mount
                                                                                                                                           Raheny

                                          Blanchardstown                                                        Griffith Ave.
some research on renting                  Castleknock
                                          Clonee
                                                                                                                Santry
                                                                                                                Whitehall
                                                                                                                                    Ballybough                     Abbey St.
accommodation in Ireland and              Clonsilla
                                          Corduff                                                                                   Clonliffe                      Amiens St.

there is a lot of useful information
                                          Mulhuddart                                         Arbour Hill
                                                                                             Cabra
                                                                                             Phibsboro
                                                                                                                                3   Clontarf
                                                                                                                                    Dollymount
                                                                                                                                    East Wall
                                                                                                                                                                   Capel St.
                                                                                                                                                                   Dorset St.
                                                                                                                                                                   Henry St.
                                                                                                                                                                   Mountjoy Sq.
to guide you on the following                                                                Four Courts                            Fairview
                                                                                                                                    Marino                         Marlboro St.
                                                                                                                                                                   North Wall
websites:                                                                                                7 1                                                       O'Connell St.
                                                                                                                                                                   Parnell Sq.
                                                                                                                                                                   Summerhill

Suponout.ie/life/category/                                                8Dolphins Barn
                                                                                                                                                                   Talbot St.

accommodation                            20
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                                                                                                                         Donnybrook
                                                                                                                                                                Baggot St. LWR.
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                                                                                                                         Irishtown                              Dawson St.
                                                      Ballyfermot            The Coombe                                                                         Fitzwilliam Sq.
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                                                                                                           Ranelagh
                                                                                                                         Ringsend
                                                                                                                         Sandymount
                                                                                                                                                                Kildare St.
                                                                                                                                                                Lord Edward St.

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                                                                                                                            Carrickmines
                                                                                                                            Foxrock

links, is usually higher than other             Tallaght                    Ballinteer                                      Kilternan
                                                                            Kilmashogue                                     Sandyford
                                                                            Knoclyon                                        Ticknock
areas. Generally, the further you                                           Rockbrook
                                                                            Whitechurch
                                                                                                                            Ballyedmonduff
                                                                                                                            Stepaside

go outside the city the cheaper it                                                                                          Leopardstown

is to rent. However, you have to
                                         Dublin Postal Districts
consider other costs such as bus
or train tickets and the time it takes
to commute to college.                                                The following are some of the most popular
                                                                      websites to search for apartments or rooms to rent.
Dublin is divided into postal areas and NCI is
in Dublin 1. The map is a guide of the different                      > Daft.ie                                                      > Unineststudents.ie
postal areas in Dublin and their location to                          > Rent.ie                                                      > Swuite.com
Dublin 1 and NCI.
                                                                      > AirBnB                                                       > LIVstudent.com
                                                                      > Studenthousing.ie                                            > Host-students.com
                                                                      > Collegecribs.ie                                              > Erasmusu.com
                                                                      > Spotahome.com

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Frequently asked
questions for On Campus
accommodation
    Will there be a      A refund less €200 booking fee will be offered if the room is cancelled
     full refund for     up to two weeks before the accommodation start date.
       On Campus         If cancelled after this date, there is also a charge of €200 per week,
Accommodation if         for the weeks that the room is unoccupied and could not be sold to
my visa is refused?      another student.

 Can I request who       International students will share with other International students and
                         rooms are allocated by the accommodation office. If possible they will try
   I will share with     to accommodate specific requests for friends who wish to share an
      On Campus?         apartment.

   Are there Terms       As part of your booking you will have to agree to and sign the ‘Conditions of
      & Conditions       Occupancy’ and a ‘letting agreement’. Both of these forms are available on
    for On Campus        the NCI website and must be signed and returned to the Accommodation
 Accommodation?          Office before you move in. www.ncirl.ie/Campus/Student-Accommodation.

                         The contract for On Campus Accommodation is for 39 weeks and the
        When can I       move in date is from early September. The exact date is confirmed on the
        move in On       website with the booking details for your intake. If you arrive earlier than
         Campus?         the move in date agreed with you, you will have to book and pay for
                         temporary accommodation in Hotel, Hostel or Homestay.

  What is included       A detailed inventory list of what is included is available on the
  with On Campus         Accommodation office page at www.ncirl.ie/Campus/Student-
 Accommodation?          Accommodation/What-comes-in-the-apartment.

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How do I apply for On Campus accommodation?
The booking period for On Campus Accommodation is usually in
June /July for the September intake and in November for the January
intake. The exact booking dates for your intake are published on our
website at https://www.ncirl.ie/International/Life-at-NCI/Accommodation/Booking
Before you can book an On Campus room you must have:
1. An unconditional offer
2. Paid your tuition fees in full

You can get a full guide on how to book On Campus
accommodation on the website at https://www.ncirl.ie/
International/Life-at-NCI/Accommodation/Booking
To make a booking you will need access to the following;
> A reliable internet connection.
> A Credit or Debit Card to complete your initial booking and to pay the deposit.
> To complete your booking and secure your room you must pay the fee
  within the payment deadline. You will have the option to pay with one of the
  following payment methods.
  1. Credit / Debit Card. This is the fastest way to pay but you may need to
     extend your credit limit to ensure the first payment is accepted.
  2. TransferMate (formerly know as PayToStudy). You may need to pay in
     US Dollars.
  3. Bank Transfer. You will need to allow plenty of time so your payment
     reaches the bank account within the deadlines.

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Living expenses
Before arriving in Dublin for your          One-Off Expenses
studies, you need to ensure that
                                            In addition to accommodation and
you have sufficient funds to cover          monthly living expenses you should
the duration of your stay. Students         also consider other one-off costs.
from visa required countries must           > Registration with INIS (€300)
demonstrate that they have access           > Travel insurance (€50)
to a minimum of €10,000 a year as           > Medical insurance (€150 - €500)
part of their visa application.
                                            > Television Licence (€160)
While you may be able to take up part-      > Deposit for Off Campus Rental
time work during your stay in Ireland,        Accommodation (Usually 1 or 2
you should not have to rely on this           months’ rent) You will have to
income to meet all your expenses.             pay a deposit if you move into
To assist you on understanding the            accommodation that is privately
cost of living in Ireland you should take     owned and it should be returned to
the following into consideration.             you at the end of your stay unless
                                              you break your lease or have
Accommodation costs                           damaged the property.
                                            > Deposit for Utilities (Gas and
Your biggest monthly expense will be
                                              Electricity) for Off Campus Rental.
for accommodation and we estimate
                                              The utilities company sets the fee
you should budget for the following for
                                              and it can be up to €200, unless
Off Campus Accommodation.
                                              there is a ‘pay as you go’ system for
1. 2 Bed Apartment in City Centre             the utilities in the property.
   – Average €2,000 - €2,500
2. Room rate for a private room / studio
   - Average €600 - €1,200
3. Shared Room
   – Average €350 - €500 each

Some other websites that will help you
with living expenses
www.educationinireland.com/en/Living-in-Ireland/Before-Arrival/Living-Costs/
www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/
www.icosirl.ie/eng/student_information

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Contact information
Thank you for taking the time to read the accommodation
guide and if you have any questions or doubts we are happy
to help you. We can be contacted by email or on Facebook.
E-mail:    internationalsupport@ncirl.ie
Facebook: Join the NCI Freshers Group for your intake. Don’t
          worry if you can’t find the group as we will email it
          to all applicants automatically.
Please note that the office hours for NCI are Monday to Friday
from
9am to 5pm and we aim to respond to your query as quickly
as possible
and within 3 working days.

Accommodation Guide
National College of Ireland has made every effort to ensure that the information in this booklet was accurate when
published. Please note, however, that the nature of the content means that it is subject to change from time to time,
and you should therefore consider the information to be guiding rather than definitive. You should check the college’s
website for any updates before you decide to accept a place on a course. All courses are offered subject to minimum
student numbers and validation by QQI.
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