Fees & Payments

Course Fees

Course Type	Fees
New Course	€2,200
Course Renewal	€1,700

Course Fee – What’s Included?

The total course fee for a new course enrolment is €2,200 and includes the following mandatory costs:

Included Item	Value
Medical Expenses Insurance	€100
Course Fee Protection Insurance (PEL)	€100
DCE Digital Certificate of Achievement	€50
TIE Examination Fee	€150

Important: These costs are included in the total course fee of €2,200 for new course enrolments and are not charged separately.

Additional Costs and Estimated Living Expenses

In addition to the course fee, learners should consider the following costs associated with living and studying in Ireland. Some costs are paid directly by the learner to external providers.

Cost	Indicative Cost / Information
Accommodation	Varies depending on accommodation type, location and provider
Food and groceries	Approximately €205 per month*
Public transport	Approximately €48 per month*
Health care	Costs vary depending on healthcare needs and services used
Medical Expenses Insurance	€100 – included in the course fee
Immigration Registration (IRP)	€300**
DCE Student Events and Activities	No additional charge for standard DCE-organised activities

* Food and public transport figures are indicative estimates based on TU Dublin’s Cost of Living Guide 2026/27. Actual costs may vary according to individual circumstances and lifestyle.

** The Immigration Registration (IRP) fee is payable directly by the learner to the relevant Irish immigration authority and is not included in the DCE course fee.

Accommodation and living expenses: DCE does not provide accommodation. Learners are responsible for arranging and paying for their own accommodation and living expenses.

Any DCE activity or event involving an additional charge, if introduced, will be clearly communicated to learners in advance.

Additional DCE Services

Service	Cost
Airport Transfer	€50

The airport transfer is an optional service and is not included in the total course fee. If requested, an additional fee of €50 applies.

Estimated Costs of Living and Studying in Ireland

For immigration purposes, students should be prepared to demonstrate access to €833 per month, or €6,665 in total for a stay of up to 8 months, where applicable.

This is an immigration financial requirement and should not be interpreted as a fixed monthly cost for individual expenses. Actual living costs may vary according to individual circumstances and lifestyle.

Payment Information

All course fees must be paid in full prior to the course start date.

All learners are required to pay the full course fee in accordance with the fee policies at DCE.
The most efficient payment method is through our International Online Payments System, Transfermate/Flywire. Transfermate/Flywire is a free service – no additional bank charges will be applied to your transfers. This system allows you to pay in your home currency, eliminating the need to purchase Euros beforehand.
When making a payment, ensure to include your Application Identification Number (found on your DCE offer/invoice letter) in the payment reference/message section. This will help DCE promptly identify and process your payment.
DCE encourages learners to carefully review course information, fees, refund policies, and visa requirements before submitting payment
Course fees will be held in DCE’s client visa account until the learner’s study visa application is processed. If the visa application is refused, the fee will be refunded in line with DCE’s fee refund policy.
For detailed information on course fees and the fee refund policy and procedure, please visit the following link: Fee & Fee Refund – DCE

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Bank Details

Bank Name:	Bank of Ireland
Bank Address:	O’Connell Street, Dublin 1, Ireland
Sort Code:	90-00-33
IBAN:	IE69BOFI90003392648081
Account Name:	Dublin Centre of Education Ltd.
Account No.:	92648081
Swift Code:	BOFIIE2D

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Fee Protection

Dublin Centre of Education (DCE) offers secure payment options to protect students’ fees.

Students are strongly encouraged to use PayToStudy, a secure international payment platform.

Using PayToStudy provides additional protection in the event of visa refusal, ensuring that eligible refunds are processed securely and efficiently.

PayToStudy also offers:

– secure international payments

– transparent tracking of transactions

– compliance with international financial regulations

Further information about PayToStudy is available on request or via the official platform.