Kildare's student town is the third most expensive in Ireland as costs grow by 1%

In 2025, it costs €17,107 per year to go to college in Maynooth, 1% or €165 more per year than in 2024 and €830, or 5%, more than in 2023.

Maynooth, Co.Kildare is the third most expensive student town this year, but it still costs €2,970 less per year in Maynooth than in the most expensive area, Dublin. 

Overall, students eligible for free tuition fees can expect to spend an average of €16,179 on college in 2025, which is €556 more per year than in 2024, and €1,081 more than 2023. International students could fork out an average of €27,871 per annum, €1,391 more than last year and €2,234 more than 2023.

Soaring living costs continue to weigh heavily on Ireland’s students, who are now spending even more on accommodation and day-to-day living.

Switcher.ie’s Student Cost of Living Guide 2025 reveals the cheapest student towns in Ireland, up-to-date expenses in each place, and how much student costs have jumped in the past year. 

The latest figures show that average annual student expenses have climbed again in 2025, driven largely by sharp rises in rental prices on the already limited supply of student housing. 

Increases overall, per year, include:

Entertainment: +4% (+€107)

Accommodation: +4% (+€192)

Groceries: +12% (+€198)

Non-EU college fees: 7% (+€835)

Utilities: 2% (+€108)

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