The main costs that
students can expect to incur while studying in Ireland include
fees, accommodation and living expenses. These vary
considerably depending on the course, the institution
and the lifestyle of the student.
The figures given
below provide a guideline only for budgeting. Costs do
not remain static, so it is important to double check
fees with the institutions of your choice and to ask
their advice on other living costs. Living Expenses
vary depending on the type of accommodation preferred
and on the personal expenditure of the student.
To
give some idea of the total cost involved, the
following approximate figures for 2001/2002 are
given as a guide to overall expenses for one academic
year (usually 9 months). All prices are in Euros.
Expenses
Euros
Textbooks
€ 800-1,000
Accommodation
(Including Heat and Light) Self Catering
Accommodation
€ 3,500-5,400
On Campus
Accommodation
Family-based Accommodation