Cost of going to college to top €11k

The latest increase in third-level fees will see the cost of studying away from home top €11,000 this year.

While rising rents and travel costs are also contributing to a slight overall increase on the past college year, changes in drinking patterns have moderated the likely extra expenses for the year ahead.

The Dublin Institute of Technology Campus Life cost-of-living guide estimates rents outside Dublin at €325 a month, up 6% on last year.