Kildare university explains reason behind student accommodation rates for its campus
Maynooth University is charging up to €6,353 for student accommodation ahead of the 2025 / 2026 academic year
A university based in North Kildare has explained the reason behind its current student accommodation rates.
KFM reported yesterday (August 11 last) that Maynooth University (MU) is charging up to €6,353 for student accommodation ahead of the 2025/26 academic year.
According to the article, the maximum price of €6,353 is for a single room with an ensuite bathroom, located in River, Rye Hall and Courtyard, while for the minimum price, it is charging is €4,761 for a single room with shared bathrooms, located in Rye Hall and Village.
When asked by the Leinster Leader about its current rates, a spokesperson for MU responded: "At Maynooth University, compared to last year, there has been a slight increase in cost, at the lower end from €4,668 to €4,761 and from €6,229 to €6,353 at the upper end.
"This is a 1.99 per cent increase in costs," the spokesperson added. "These cost increases are limited to 2.0 per cent, which is below the rate of inflation and the University's increased running costs."
In related news, MU also made headlines recently when it announced an alumni reunion event.