Student Accommodation Limerick, Ireland: UL Villages and Fees 2026/27

Student accommodation in Limerick is led by the University of Limerick (UL), which publishes a full fee table for its on-campus and off-campus villages. For 2026/27, full-year fees range from €5,230 to €8,012 for undergraduates, with a €500 deposit on every listed room. This guide sets out the villages, the fees, what they include and how off-campus renting works in Ireland.

Details come from UL’s fees and payment page, its Plassey Village page, its incoming students FAQ and the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB), checked on 1 November 2026. UL describes the 2026/27 full-year rates as indicative, to be confirmed in summer 2026, so confirm the final amount on your student account.

UL accommodation fees 2026/27

Full academic year, 30 August 2026 to 19 May 2027:

• Deposit: €500 for all listed accommodation. Deposit and first instalment were due on 28 July 2026, and CAO first years paid on 26 and 27 August 2026.
• Payments: monthly instalments on the 28th. UL says fees can be paid in advance on request.
• Included: a utilities allocation, high-speed internet, TV licence, UL Sport gym and pool access, weekly refuse collection, a full inventory, maintenance and security patrols.
• Single semester: autumn runs 30 August to 20 December 2026 and spring from 17 January to 19 May 2027. Examples: €2,745 for a Plassey 8-bed house, €3,336 for a Kilmurry 6-bed house and €2,615 to €2,936 for a Troy 5/6/7-bed room.

Postgraduate and medical options

Postgraduates have separate options. For the full academic year 2026/27, UL lists Quigley Residence (€7,740 for a 4-bed apartment, €8,154 for a 2-bed), Brennan Court (€7,709 for a 4-bed) and Troy Village off campus (€7,392 for a 2-bed). A 51-week option runs from 30 August 2026 to 22 August 2027, for example €9,268 for a Thomond/Cappavilla 6-bed apartment. Graduate medical students have 41-week options from 30 August 2026 to 13 June 2027.

How to apply

UL’s Plassey Village has 424 rooms, mostly in houses for eight people, and is open to undergraduates, postgraduates and international students. UL says all incoming students can apply for on-campus accommodation but space is limited, so not every applicant gets a room. Applications usually open in February each year. Applications go through UL’s online portal, with separate routes for CAO applicants, international students and postgraduates. I did not find a published 2027/28 opening date. Contact accommodation@ul.ie or +353 61 202331 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).

Off-campus renting

UL keeps an off-campus listing database and says it does not accept liability for accommodation advertised there. It also names MyHome.ie, Property.ie, Daft.ie and Rent.ie and says it has not vetted those properties or landlords. UL’s scam advice is that landlords should not ask for full rent before you arrive and that you should always sign a contract. For purpose-built student housing, RTB rules cap a deposit at one month’s rent and rent in advance at one month, with a tenancy of no more than 41 weeks unless you ask. Landlords must register tenancies, and agents should hold a PSRA licence.

What to check before you book

• Off campus does not mean cheaper: UL’s Troy and Groody villages are classed as off campus but cost about the same as some on-campus houses.
• Check the sharing size: the cheapest rooms are in 8-bed houses, so you share a kitchen with more people.
• Budget for the whole year: check the dates, since UL’s year runs from 30 August to 19 May.
• Confirm the final fee: UL calls the 2026/27 full-year rates indicative.

I could not verify 2027/28 fees or dates, average private rents in Limerick, or which areas are best for students from official sources, so I have not stated them. Never pay a deposit before you have a written agreement and proof the property is genuine. Before you commit, read our guide to university halls versus private housing, the checklist of what to look for before you sign and our safety guide.

FAQs about student accommodation in Limerick

How much does UL accommodation cost?

For 2026/27, undergraduate full-year fees range from €5,230 (Troy Village 5/6/7-bed standard) to €8,012 (Thomond/Cappavilla 2-bed apartment). UL calls the rates indicative.

What is the deposit?

€500, which UL says applies to all the listed accommodation.

When do applications open?

UL says they usually open in February each year. I did not find a confirmed 2027/28 date.

Are bills included?

UL lists a utilities allocation, internet and TV licence among the inclusions. Ask what happens if usage goes over the allocation.

Sources

• University of Limerick: accommodation fees and payment information
• University of Limerick: Plassey Village
• University of Limerick: incoming students FAQ
• Residential Tenancies Board: student-specific accommodation

All checked 1 November 2026.