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Faculties & Departments
Residence Office
Guide for International Students
Deadline for applying for campus for 2012-13 is 1st August 2012
Dear International Student,
Welcome to NUI Maynooth. We hope that you will enjoy your time here. We look forward to meeting with you when you arrive. The following is a general guide to accommodation and to help you through your first week in Ireland.
On campus accommodation is booked up quickly so you may be looking for accommodation in the general Maynooth area (unless you already have confirmation that you will be placed on campus; for further information you need to e-mail, fax or ring the Residence Office). The message is DON'T PANIC! The residence Office will help you, over your first week in Maynooth, to secure accommodation in the area.
How Do I Apply for On-Campus Accommodation?
You can apply for campus online at http://residence.nuim.ie. Completing the form is not a guarantee of campus accommodation but some accommodation is reserved for international students.You may place your name on a waiting list from January 2012 for the 2012/2013
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR 2012-13 is August 1st 2012
Deposits & Rent
Residents pay a €500 deposit for campus accommodation for 2012-13 which is paid prior to mobing in.. This is a security deposit which also covers utility bills; the unused part of the deposit is returned at the end of their stay. Rent on campus is paid in two instalments; one prior to moving in and the other towards the end of January. Rates for individual halls are listed below.
RIVER APARTMENTS
Students in these halls live in apartments where each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. A typical apartment has five bedrooms each with its own en-suite bathroom. There are a limited number of twin rooms also available which also have en-suite bathrooms. Residents with personal computers also have the opportunity of internet access in their own room. In twin rooms both residents have internet access. There is a large kitchen, dining and lounge area.
Twin room: €94 per week. Total : €3,572 to be paid in two instalments of €1,786
Single room: €110 per week. Total: €4,180 to be paid in two instalments of €2,090
RYE HALL
All bedrooms in Rye Hall are single and internet access is also available in each resident bedroom. There are a range of three-bed, four and seven bed apartments. Each apartment has at least two shower rooms. A select number of the bedrooms in Rye Hall are en-suite.
Single room: €96 per week. Total: €3,648 to be paid in two instalments of €1,824
VILLAGE APARTMENTS
All students in these halls have single rooms and internet access is also available. Each five bedroom apartment has two bathrooms.
Single room: €92 per week. Total: €3,496 payable in two instalments of €1,748
ON CAMPUS RENT IS PAID PER SEMESTER. IT IS POSSIBLE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR ONE SEMESTER ONLY.
EACH SEMESTER IS 19 WEEKS
Check-in to NUI Maynooth campus accommodation
When you arrive on campus for the first time, you are required to check-in at the River Reception. This can only be done at the times listed below.
For check-in you must bring the following items (if you have not already sent them by post):
- A signed copy of your Campus Agreement,
- Medical Form,
- Photo ID (e.g. driver’s licence, passport)
Following check-in you will get the Key Card for your apartment and you will be able to access your apartment.
Check in times for Semester 2 will be available in the coming weeks:
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It will not be possible to gain access to your apartment for the first time outside of these check-in times.
HOSTELS
DWM student accommodation is just outside the university and caters for male/female students. If you are interested please contact the hostel directly. Ph: 086 8202827; http://www.dwm.ie
St Catherine's Hostel is on campus and caters for male students . If you are interested please contact the hostel directly. Ph: (01) 6286111.
Family Type Accommodation
Partial Board ("Digs") accommodation is readily available in Maynooth and surrounding areas on either a 5 or 7 day basis. 5 day accommodation suits all students who intend going home at weekends. Most digs accommodation is of this type. You will have either a single or shared room but be prepared to share a twin room as most single rooms are snapped up quickly. The following are the weekly costs in family type accommodation for 2012-13:
Partial Board costs approx. €115-€120 Monday to Friday; €135-€142 Full Week. Deposits will usually be the equivalent of 2 weeks rent. Again the first week will also be paid on arrival.
Self-Catering costs approx. €80-€86 per week. Deposits will usually be the equivalent of 4 weeks rent. Again the first week will also be paid on arrival. Students cook for themselves in self-catering.
A lot of the rooms in family homes are only available 5 days a week so will NOT suit international students.
Houses & Housesharing
The housing list for 2012/13 is updated regularly. The housing list for 2012-2013 will be available from the Residence Office from Friday April 27th 2012.
Cost: The cost of renting a house varies. Rent can work out anywhere between €70 and €100 per week, depending on the property and the number of students in the house.
Deposit: Generally one month's rent is required as a deposit. The first month's rent is also usually paid in advance.
Where do I get a list of Accommodation?
Accommodation lists are available from the Residence Office in NUI Maynooth. When a student decides to take up an offer of a place in the University, they are requested to contact the Residence Office, Student Services Centre, North Campus as soon as possible. Students must view accommodation before paying deposits as this minimises problems in the long run. There is no way around finding accommodation other than actually coming to Maynooth, where we will give you every assistance We will give you a list of accommodation on your arrival. This ensures that you have the most up to date information.
Residence Office Contact Details:
Telephone: (01) 708 3322. fax: 708 3523,
e-mail: residence.office@nuim.ie
Getting to Maynooth
You can check the following websites for public transport from the city centre to Maynooth.
www.irishrail.ie
www.dublinbus.ie
Temporary Accommodation in Ireland
You may need to book into temporary accommodation, in Maynooth or Dublin (which is not too far away) until your accommodation for the rest of the academic year is secured.
In Maynooth there is temporary guest accommodation on campus. You could stay here while you are looking for housing in the area. Nightly guest accommodation rates apply.
Telephone: 00 353 1 708 3533
www.maynoothcampus.com
e-mail: info@maynoothcampus.com
The following is a list of good hostels in Dublin City Centre:
| Dublin Student Rooms | Abraham House | |
81/82 Marlborough St., email: dublinstudentrooms@gmail.com |
82 Lr Gardiner St., www.abraham_house.ie
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| Kinlay House Christchurch | Avalon House | |
| 2/12 Lord Edward St., Dublin 2. Ph:679 6644 info@kinlaydublin.ie Also in the city centre but across the river on the southside. Close to Temple Bar and restaurant area. Often booked up. |
55 Aungier St., Dublin 2. Ph: 475 0001 info@avalon-house.ie In the south city. |
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| Isaac's Dublin | Ashfield House | |
| 2-5 Frenchman's Lane, Dublin1. Ph: 855 6215 hostel@isaacs.ie Close to Connolly station. |
19-20 D'Olier St., Dublin 2. Ph: 679 7734 ashfield@indigo.ie City centre on the southside. Close to O' Connell bridge and the bus routes to Maynooth. |
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| The Brewery Hostel | Globetrotter's Tourist Hostel | |
| 22/23 Thomas St., Dublin 8. Ph:453 8600 breweryh@indigo.ie South city but perhaps a 5 to 10 minutes walk further away from buses and trains than the other hostels. |
46/48 Lr Gardiner St., Dublin 1. globetrotter@indigo.ie |
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| Jacob's Inn | Barnacle's Temple Bar House | |
Talbot Place, Ph: 855 5660 jacobs@isaacs.ie Close to the train station and not far from the bus terminus for Maynooth. |
19 Temple Lane, Temple Bar, |
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| Prices vary so it is important to check rates with each hostel. |
How long do I book into a hostel for?
We advise you to book into temporary accommodation for approximately 3-4 days. Remember that the Residence Office opens from Mondays to Fridays, so if you are coming to Ireland on a weekend day you may need to find temporary accommodation for a little longer. When you arrive in NUI Maynooth you can come to the Residence Office where we will provide you with a map of the Maynooth area and a list of available accommodation.
You will then view the accommodation and decide where exactly you are going to live.
We will give every assistance that you may need.
When I get to Maynooth where do I go?
Maynooth is a small town so the university is not difficult to find. The Residence Office is situated in the Student Services Centre, North Campus. The office hours are 9.30 - 5p.m. Closed for lunch 1 - 2 pm. We will let you know of all available accommodation on your arrival. We will assist you in any way that we can.
REMEMBER THAT YOU MAY HAVE TO SHARE A ROOM.
Single rooms go quickly and are sometimes scarce. Be prepared to share.
If you have any other questions, do not hesitate to contact the Residence Office Ph: (01) 708 3322.
Looking forward to meeting you when you arrive.
Residence Office
NUI Maynooth.