Student Information and Services: Pre-departure Information - Estimated Cost of Living

Estimated Cost of Living

Tuition fees do not include amounts for maintenance.  Fees for the 2011/2012 academic programmes are available in the relevant sections in the main navigation ie. Undergraduate; Postgraduate; Visiting Student etc. Please note that fees are subject to annual increases.

It can be difficult to work out how much the cost of living is in a different country.  Cost of living may vary greatly according to lifestyle.   What type and standard of accommodation suits your needs?  Will you cook for yourself or will you eat in campus restaurants?  How much will you need to spend on course textbooks and equipment? How much will you spend on leisure activities?  Do you have transport costs?   It is best to work out what your estimated income and expenditure will be and budget accordingly.    

The following approximate figures serve as an indication of the overall expenses per month.   Please note these figures serve as a guide only.

Accommodation

Room   €300 - €650            

Booking  Security Deposit for Accommodation   €300*

Food (based on eating at campus restaurants)  €420

Heat & Light (based on 3 people sharing)   €50

Textbooks and Stationery    €75  (dependent upon course )

 Personal Expenses   €300  (Social functions, Sport etc.)                             

Please note that some accommodation is payable in 2 instalments, usually in September and December, while it is possible to pay some accommodation on a monthly basis. All require deposits.

*refundable

Total per month    €1,145 - €1,495

Other Expenses

Transport

Two Round Trips ( U.S. )   €1,400

Local transport - at UCC you can generally walk everywhere.  You might like to consider a weekly bus pass (€15.50) or some day trips.  Details are available at http://www.buseireann.ie/

All non-Eu students will require an Immigration Card - €150.  Visa requiring students will also need to factor in multi-entry visa (€100) or single entry visa (€60) costs for Ireland. 

Health Insurance – this varies from person to person, depending on medical history and from country to country. 

Source: www.tesco.ie April 2011

Tesco is a supermarket chain. Tesco’s own brand may be cheaper than other brands.

Miscellaneous Prices

All figures are guide prices only and subjuect to change.