Fees & Grants

Invest in your future with Gurteen College. Here’s everything you need to know about tuition fees, funding opportunities, and scholarships.

Tuition Fees – Full-time Agricultural Courses

2025/2026 Tuition Fees for Irish/EU Students

• Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture (1 year):

  • Residential: €6,900 (€4,300 before middle August 2025 + €2,600 before early December 2025)
  • Non-residential: €2,850 (€1,750 before middle August 2025 + €1,100 before early December 2025)

• Level 6 Advanced Dairy Herd/Drystock Management/Crops & Machinery (1 year):

  • Residential: €5,700 (€3,700 before middle August 2025 + €2,000 before early December 2025)
  • Non-residential: €2,800 (€1,600 before middle August 2025 + €1,200 before early December 2025)

• Level 5 Certificate in Horsemanship/Equitation (1 year):

  • Residential: €5,900 (€3,300 before middle August 2025 + €2,600 before early December 2025)
  • Non-residential: €1,850 (€1,350 before middle August 2025 + €500 before early December 2025)
     
• Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horsemanship/Equitation (1 year):
  • Residential: €5,900 (€3,300 before middle August 2025 + €2,600 before early December 2025)
  • Non-residential: €1,850 (€1,350 before middle August 2025 + €500 before early December 2025)

Catered residential rates are based on a 4-day week (Monday – Thursday), excluding Bank Holiday Weekends & Term holidays. Students must vacate rooms during holiday periods.

All charges include course fees and student facility fees; no additional costs. This also includes three hot meals a day Monday to Thursday.

Level 7/8 Agricultural Science and Sustainability accommodation:

During their semesters at Gurteen College we can offer students on-site accommodation, as well as paid hot meals each day, for those students interested. For those seeking accommodation, we do require you to let us know prior to the start of term so as a room is reserved for you. 

• Level 7/8 Accommodation (1 semester):
  • 2nd Year students- €2,800 payable before middle of August 2025
  • 1st Year Students- €2,800 payable before early December 2025
     
• Level 7/8 Lunch Fee (1 semester):
  • For those students who do not need accommodation, but would like a cooked lunch each day the fee is €520, payable before the semester starts. 

Students Grants & Support

• Apply for the Teagasc Student Maintenance Grant: Visit Teagasc for more information.
• Scholarships: Contact us at 067 21282 or email [email protected] for scholarship opportunities.
• Financial Support: Speak with our college bursar for advice on managing finances.
• Non-EU Students: Please contact the College directly for fee information.