LucileKedge Business School Marseille → ISB Dublin - International school of Business Dublin · Otoño 2024“To get around Dublin using buses and the tram (the Luas), you need a card called the Leap Card. There are student fares, and the journeys aren’t that expensive. You can top up the card using your phone.
The city is fairly well connected, even though I walked a lot.
As for the weather no surprise, it rains a lot in Dublin, and you can experience all four seasons in a single day, so never go out without your umbrella!
Regarding safety, to be honest, there’s a lot of poverty (mainly due to the high cost of rent in Dublin), and unfortunately, quite a few people are dealing with drug issues.
But to reassure you these people don’t bother anyone; they live their lives, and you live yours.
It’s still something to be aware of, especially in North Dublin.
As for the people they are generally very kind.
The cost of living is quite high. You can do your grocery shopping at Lidl, which has reasonable prices. Too Good To Go is also a good option.
When it comes to eating out, there are lots of local specialties (you should try everything it’s all really good!).
In stores, it’s pretty much the same as what we have back home, except for alcohol and puff or shortcrust pastry you won’t find those!”
📍 Dublin 1
ManhattanKedge Business School → Dublin City University · Otoño 2024“What you absolutely need to know is that the cost of living is quite similar to France, so you won’t experience a major shock when it comes to prices for groceries or going out. The city is very safe overall, with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, though (as in any big city) it’s always a good idea to stay alert late at night.
The weather in Dublin also tends to get an unfair reputation. It’s not as rainy or grey as people often imagine. In fact, during my stay, it was even better than in France! You’ll quickly get used to the changing skies and learn to always keep a light jacket or umbrella handy.
When it comes to getting around, the Leap Card is an absolute must. It’s a rechargeable travel card that lets you hop on buses, trams (Luas), and trains within Dublin. Once validated, it allows unlimited travel for 90 minutes. Even better, students benefit from heavily discounted fares, paying roughly half the regular price, which makes public transport both easy and affordable.”
💶 Pagó ≈ 1.000 €📍 Dublin 9
SophieCY école de design → Dublin Business School · Otoño 2025“In Dublin, it's so easy to avoid trying the bars and even the nightclubs. In September, when I first arrived, I remember going to a club every night, Monday through Saturday, for the first few weeks. There are a lot of French people in Dublin, so if you want to practice your English, it's not the ideal place. There are three French business schools, for example. As for nightclubs, I went to Deceys. It's an open-air club, and they have a DJ on Fridays. For cheap beer, go to Disndat, it's near Dublin Business School. And for really cheap beer, go to Silver Penny. If you want to learn English while meeting people from all over the world, go to Soho Club. As a French person, in Deceys you'll meet French people and there are French songs. The DBS student association organizes many events, so don't be afraid if you want to make friends.”
📍 the Point Campus
OliviaKedge Business School → University College of Dublin · Primavera 2025“I stayed in a six-person apartment with my own room and bathroom. The building was fairly clean and new. However, the common areas of the apartment were constantly dirty (but that depends on the roommates you end up with). It was convenient for getting to class, as it was a one-minute walk from the school buildings. However, it was more difficult to go out and get to Dublin city center (accessible by direct bus in 30 minutes).
But given how few classes we had, I would have preferred to stay in the center (Yugo-type residence, for example).
The rent was still relatively expensive for the service offered, but real estate prices are very high overall in Dublin.”
💶 Pagó ≈ 1.200 €📍 In the campus of the university so 30min driving from Dublin center
