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To view the full breakdown of residence fees and payment plans for the 26/27 academic year please download the document below.

SETU Residence Fees for 26/27 academic year PDF

Deposit: €300 on Application and a further €200 before check in. 

Total deposit €500 due Utility: €650 (Includes WIFI, Refuse, Communal Services and €150 towards Electricity credit) - €400 for Single semester only 

Carparking: €135 for single semester and €270 for full academic year. Weekly ticket €15

Full payment in advance

 Licence FeeUtilitiesDiscountTotal
 

Due August 2026

Due August 2026

Paying in full

Due August 2026

Waterford    
City Campus Double Ensuite€6,150€650-€50€6,750
City Campus Single Ensuite€4,970€650-€50€5,570
City Campus Single€4,810€650-€50€5,410
College Campus Single Ensuite€5,055€650-€50€5,655
Carlow    
Carlow Campus Double Ensuite€6,150€650-€50€6,750
Carlow Campus Double €5,995€650-€50€6,595
Carlow Campus Double Ensuite Twin€3,265€650-€50€3,865

Payment in instalments

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 55% rentUtilities25% rent20% rentTotal
 Due by Aug 2026Due by Aug 2026Due by 02/11/2026Due by 25/01/2027 
Waterford     
City Campus Double Ensuite€3,385€650€1,540€1,225€6,800
City Campus Single Ensuite€2,735€650€1,245€990€5,620
City Campus Single€2,645€650€1,200€965€5,460
College Campus Single Ensuite€2,780€650€1,265€1,010€5,705
Carlow     
Carlow Campus Double Ensuite€3,385€650€1,540€1,225€6,800
Carlow Campus Double €3,300€650€1,500€1,195€6,645
Carlow Campus Double Ensuite Twin€1,795€650€820€650€3,915

Monthly payments

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Residence1st & last months rent*Utility Oct rent Nov rent Dec rent Jan rent Feb rent Mar rent April rent Total
 Due August 2026Due August 2026Due by 01/10/2026Due by 01/11/2026Due by 01/12/2026Due by 01/01/2027Due by 01/02/2027Due by 01/03/2027Due by 01/04/2027 
Waterford          
City Campus Double Ensuite€ 1,950€ 650€ 600€ 600€ 600€ 600€ 600€ 600€ 600€6,800
City Campus Single Ensuite€ 1,470€ 650€ 500€ 500€ 500€ 500€ 500€ 500€ 500€5,620
City Campus Single€ 1,310€ 650€ 500€ 500€ 500€ 500€ 500€ 500€ 500€5,460
College Campus Single Ensuite€ 1,555€ 650€ 500€ 500€ 500€ 500€ 500€ 500€ 500€5,705
Carlow          
Carlow Campus Double Ensuite€ 1,950€ 650€ 600€ 600€ 600€ 600€ 600€ 600€ 600€6,800
Carlow Campus Double € 1,795€ 650€ 600€ 600€ 600€ 600€ 600€ 600€ 600€6,645
Carlow Campus Double Ensuite Twin€ 1,165€ 650€ 300€ 300€ 300€ 300€ 300€ 300€ 300€3,915

*Please note that the initial first instalment of rent covers both the first and last month’s rent. This amount is slightly higher to allow for reduced monthly payments thereafter.

Payment in advance

ResidenceLicence Fee Semester 1UtilitiesTotal
 Due August 2026Due August 2026 
Waterford   
City Campus Double Ensuite€ 3,030€400€3,430
City Campus Single Ensuite€ 2,465€400€2,865
City Campus Single€ 2,395€400€2,795
College Campus Single Ensuite€ 2,515€400€2,915
Carlow   
Carlow Campus Double Ensuite€3,030€400€3,430
Carlow Campus Double €2,960€400€3,430

Monthly payments

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Residence1st & last months rent UtilityOctober rent November rent Total
 Due August 2026Due August 2026Due by 01/10/2026Due by 01/11/2026 
Waterford     
City Campus Double Ensuite€ 1,830€ 400€ 600€ 600€ 3,430
City Campus Single Ensuite€ 1,465€ 400€ 500€ 500€ 2,865
City Campus Single€ 1,395€ 400€ 500€ 500€ 2,795
College Campus Single Ensuite€ 1,515€ 400€ 500€ 500€ 2,915
Carlow     
Carlow Campus Double Ensuite€ 1,830€ 400€ 600€ 600€ 3,430
Carlow Campus Double € 1,760€ 400€ 600€ 600€ 3,360

*Please note that the initial first instalment of rent covers both the first and last month’s rent. This amount is slightly higher to allow for reduced monthly payments thereafter.

Payment in advance

ResidenceLicence Fee Semester 1 UtilitiesTotal
 Due by 15/12/2026Due by 15/12/2026 
Waterford   
City Campus Double Ensuite€ 3,655€ 400€ 4,055
City Campus Single Ensuite€ 2,965€ 400€ 3,365
City Campus Single€ 2,885€ 400€ 3,285
College Campus Single Ensuite€ 3,030€ 400€ 3,430
Carlow   
Carlow Campus Double Ensuite€ 3,655€ 400€ 4,055
Carlow Campus Double € 3,570€ 400€ 3,970

Monthly payments

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Residence1st & last months rent UtilitiesFebruary rent March rent April rent Total
 Due December 2026Due December 2026Due by 01/02/2027Due by 01/03/2027Due by 01/04/2027 
Waterford      
City Campus Double Ensuite€ 1,855€ 400€ 600€ 600€ 600€ 4,055
City Campus Single Ensuite€ 1,465€ 400€ 500€ 500€ 500€ 3,365
City Campus Single€ 1,385€ 400€ 500€ 500€ 500€ 3,285
College Campus Single Ensuite€ 1,530€ 400€ 500€ 500€ 500€ 3,430
Carlow      
Carlow Campus Double Ensuite€ 1,855€ 400€ 600€ 600€ 600€ 4,055
Carlow Campus Double € 1,770€ 400€ 600€ 600€ 600€ 3,970

*Please note that the initial first instalment of rent covers both the first and last month’s rent. This amount is slightly higher to allow for reduced monthly payments thereafter.

*Utilities: €650 

Includes WIFI, Refuse, Communal Services and €150 towards Electricity. The €150 electricity is added to the prepay meter in the apartment and students are responsible for topping up after this credit has been used up.