CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



We consent to the reference to our firm under the captions "Financial
Highlights" and "Counsel and Independent Auditors" and to the use of our report
dated July 8, 2003, which is incorporated by reference, in this Registration
Statement (Form N-1A Nos. 2-40341 and 811-2192) of The Dreyfus Premier Third
Century Fund, Inc.





                                        /S/ERNST & YOUNG LLP
                                        ERNST & YOUNG LLP


New York, New York
September 24, 2003