Royal College of Surgeons Dublin RCSI

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1. About Royal College Surgeons Ireland (RCSI)

RCSI is a world-leading international health sciences university and research institution offering education and training at Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Professional level - RCSI has been at the forefront of healthcare education since its establishment in 1784. RCSI boasts one of Europe’s most advanced healthcare education facility and is also home to a world-class simulation centre. It’s largest faculty, the RCSI Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences delivers education and training across the healthcare spectrum through its Schools of Medicine; Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences; Physiotherapy; Nursing & Midwifery; and Postgraduate Studies, and the Institute of Leadership. Its students benefit from a research-driven education experience, spearheaded by our academic departments, many of which are involved in patient-centred clinical care on a daily basis whilst degrees and awards are fully aligned to the National Framework of Qualifications, from levels 7-10, in collaboration with the National University of Ireland. RCSI was named as the highest ranked university in the world for Good Health and Well-being in Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings.

2. How to find Accommodation near RCSI

There is very little availability in student residences off campus however feel free to contact us at info@studenthouse.com if you need additional house finding support – we can advise accordingly or refer you to relocation support agents in Dublin.

RCSI students can avail of both on-campus accommodation and off-campus accommodation. Finding the right accommodation in the optimal location can be a challenge given RCSI campus location in Dublin City Centre. That being said, RCSI students have a range of accommodation options to choose from including Mercer Court (on-campus) which hosts over 100 students across in shared apartments (mix of single and twin rooms). Mercer Court comprises of both Millin House and Mercer Apartments – both of which are just a two minute walk of the main University and the RCSI Library). New Mill is a modern residence located only 15 minutes walk away from the Stephen’s Green Campus.

City centre campus student accommodation close to RCSI is in relatively short supply supply. Thankfully, Dublin has added thousands of excellent purpose built student accommodation rooms over the past number of years in the City Centre. RCSI students can now stay in excellent student housing within walking distance to RCSI’s campus. Apart from purpose built student accommodation, other options include houses and apartments on the open market as well as student digs. Students can rent or share for the long or short term – there are also Hostel options located close to Dublin Business School which is a good option for short term stays.

3. How much does student accommodation cost near Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI)?

We’re asked about this all the time so we hope you find this useful. We included the average prices of apartments and houses below of most popular areas for RCSI students (prices based on Q1 2021). These prices exclude bills.

Area	1 Bed Apartment	2 Bed Apartment	3 Bed Apartment /House	4 Bed House	5 Bed House
Dublin 1	€1,500	€1,787	€2,231	€2,710	€3,041
Dublin 2	€1,665	€2,038	€2,402	€2,931	€3,170
Dublin 3	€1,537	€1,853	€2,103	€2,458	€2,813
Dublin 4	€1,817	€2,135	€2,408	€2,796	€3,129
Dublin 6	€1,761	€1,993	€2,244	€2,592	€2,384
Dublin 7	€1,607	€1,819	€2,048	€2,365	€2,586
Dublin 8	€1,652	€1,871	€2,106	€2,432	€2,659

If you’re not looking for an entire apartment/house – you could consider renting a room within a house (digs) or in an apartment/house with other (house share). Prices vary widely for this option depending on location, housing quality, bills, 5-night arrangements etc. however the standard prices would range from €550 to €1,050 per month

The third option for you to consider is off campus purpose-built accommodation. This is our core offering at Student house and typically consists of hight quality rooms with private bathroom in shared apartments. Bills are included in prices and there are also a host of amenities (gym, cinema, study rooms) on site which residents can avail of. Prices vary subject to the length of the lease however they typically range from €230 – €250 per week for private bedrooms and from €180 per week for shared (twin rooms). Prices quoted include bills.

4. What areas in Dublin are close to RCSI?

We’ve listed some areas near RCSI (Dublin 2) along with their Google Maps Walking time estimation (Students typically reduce the Google Map walking time by up to 35%)

As a rule of thumb, areas in Dublin 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 and 8 are all within walking distance. See estimated walking time per select location:

Cork Street (Dublin 8): 2.2km West of RCSI: 16 – 22 minute walk
Pearse street (Dublin 2): 0.1 km East of RCSI: 13 – 19 minute walk
Smithfield (Dublin 7): 1.7 km Northeast of RCSI: 19 – 26 minute walk
Milltown (Dublin 6): 4.6km South of RCSI: 36 – 49 minute walk
Donnybrook (Dublin 4): 3.8km South of RCSI: 28 – 36 minute walk
Mountjoy square (Dublin 1): 1.7 km North of RCSI: 20 – 28 minute walk

5. Sample RCSI student accommodation

Studenthouse has a lot of residences available across the city however we’ve listed our top 4 most popular properties for UCD students to help you narrow down your search. See below in no particular order:

1. Ardcairn House

Location: Lower Grangegorman Road, Dublin 1

Price: From €247 per week

Security deposit: One week’s rent

Payment terms: Flexible payment plans available upon application

Amenities: Cinema, gym, communal areas, study rooms etc.

Best commute options:

Bus: 20 – 23 minutes ride on the 83 or 83A Bus Route (excellent bus service)

Bicycle: 12 minute cycle to Campus

Walking: 22 – 31 minutes

Booking details: Contact us at Studenthouse regarding booking options and see further details at https://www.studenthouse.com/rooms/ardcairn-house/