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.
Course fees
| Course | Fees € |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees for Non EU Students | |
| NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) | €8,450 |
| NCUK IFY Health and Science stream | €9,950 |
| Graduate Diploma Route A (9 months) | €8,450 |
| Graduate Diploma Route B (7 months) | €6,950 |
| Pre Foundation English 3 months (20 hours a week) | €2,500 |
| Intensive Pre Foundation English 3 months (25 hours a week) | €2,950 |
| Tuition Fees for EU Students | |
| NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) | €6,450 |
| Graduate Diploma (PMP) Route A (9 months) | €6,450 |
| Graduate Diploma (PMP) Route B (7 months) | €4,950 |
| Pre Foundation English (3 months) | €1,950 |
| Ancillary Compulsory Fees | |
| Northern Consortium United Kingdom (NCUK) Registration | €450 |
| Annual Medical Insurance | €200 |
| Bank Transition Charge | €42 |
| Additional Optional Services | |
| Four Weeks Standard Home Stay | €660 |
| Accommodation Arrangement, Airport Collection/College Transfer | €155 |
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.
Accommodation costs in Dublin
- 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 25% less than in London:
| Dublin, Ireland | London, UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Course Fees | €8,450 | €12,000 |
| Living Costs (9 months) | €7,200 | €10,000 |
| Total for the year | €15,650 | €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.
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DIFC Courses
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