Fees and Living Costs
Below is a breakdown of the DIFC fees and approximate living costs while living in Ireland. Feel free to contact us with any queries you may have.
€1000 discount off the total price of the course fees for students. This discount applies to any new student who applies for, and pays fees to DIFC, for the September 2010 programs on or before 31st July 2010. Terms and conditions apply.
This discount only applies to new students who apply directly to DIFC through the website
Course fees
| Course | Fees € |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees for Non EU Students | |
| International Foundation Year - Health Sciences | €11,950 |
| International Foundation Year - General Sciences | €8,950 |
| International Foundation Year - Computers | €8,950 |
| International Foundation Year - Engineering | €8,950 |
| International Foundation Year - Business | €8,950 |
| Graduate Diploma | €8,950 |
| Pre Foundation English 20 hours per week (per three months) | €2,550 |
| Intensive Pre Foundation English 25 hours per week (per three months) | €2,900 |
| Tuition Fees for EU Students / Non-EU students already living in Ireland for minimum 12 months | |
| International Foundation Year - Health Sciences | €9,950 |
| International Foundation Year - All streams | €6,950 |
| Graduate Diploma | €6,950 |
| Pre Foundation English (3 months) | €1,950 |
| Ancillary Compulsory Fees | |
| Northern Consortium United Kingdom (NCUK) Registration | €790 |
| Annual Medical Insurance | €200 |
| Bank Transition Charge | €42 |
| Additional Optional Services | |
| Four Weeks Standard Home Stay (Including meals) | €660 |
| Accommodation Arrangement, Airport Collection/College Transfer | €155 |
On Campus Accommodation should be booked at www.gcd-accommodation.ie
| Sample Prices - | Shared Room (two to a room) weekly rate | €119 |
| Single Room weekly rate | €169 | |
| Application Fee | €500 |
Living Costs
An average living cost per month in Dublin for a student is around €800.00. This includes all costs e.g. accommodation, food, travel etc.
- On Campus accommodation - sharing a room on Campus cost between €400 to €450 – Please visit the Griffith College Halls of Residence website – Special prices are available for DIFC students, email accommodation@difc.ie to inquire
- Homestay accommodation i.e. live with an Irish family including meals etc. €660.00 per month
- Share flat outside campus €400 per month
Fees and living costs in Dublin are around 20% less than in London:
| Dublin, Ireland | London, UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Course Fees | €8,950 | €12,000 |
| Living Costs (9 months) | €8,000 | €10,000 |
| Total for the year | €16,950 | €22,000 |
| Fees in Irish Universities/Colleges* | ||
| Business Degrees (3 years) | €8,000 - €10,000 p.a. | |
| Engineering/Science degree | €9,000 - €14,000 p.a. | |
| (4 years including 1 year internship) | ||
EU Students
Students applying to DIFC from a country in the European Union (EU) are entitled to our special EU Fees and can save up to 30% off normal DIFC course fees.
