Students face €8k living costs on back of rent hikes

Rising rents are one of the biggest factors in bringing the living costs associated with attending college to over €8,000, according to compilers of a student living guide.

With a shortage of suitable accommodation in Dublin in particular, Campus Life in DIT is urging students to book accommodation for the coming year as soon as possible.

“Due to the shortage in accommodation, many students are commuting longer distances and the increase in transport costs has not helped,” said manager Brian Gormley.