EBSU hostel allocation for the 2025/2026 academic session is open for all students who wish to live in the university hostel. The management of the university has not just made the allocation process, but they adopted the system of first come, first serve. Early applicants are attended to first before considering does that applied late.
The University opened the portal for application after the release of the admission list, and it is accompanied by school fees payment.
Students also know that anyone applying for the university hostel must first and foremost complete their school fees payment for the session, as EBSU only recognises those who have paid as bonefied students.
List of EBSU Hostels and Prices
HOSTELS | PRICE |
|---|---|
Presco Hostel | 60,000 |
Teaching Hospital Hostel | 30,000 |
CAS Campus Hostel | 35,000 |
Ishieke Campus Hostel | 40,000 |
How to Apply/ Pay for EBSU Hostel 2025/2026 Session
Pay for the Hostel Form
Before you can apply for a room, you must first pay for the non refundable application form fee of 5,000 Naira at EBSU Microfinance bank located at CAS campus.
Pay the Hostel Allocation Fee
Once you have confirmed that space is available, it is recommended to check with the student affairs office first, and then you pay the full fee for the session into the same Microfinance account.
Physical Verification & Receipting
Unlike school fees, hostel payments require physical documentation at the student affairs office (CAS Campus):
Take your bank teller to the student affairs office.
The officers will verify your payment and issue you an official university receipt.
Keep this receipt safe; it is your only proof of payment for the room.
Final Allocation
Take your official receipt to the hostel supervisor at your designated campus (Presco, CAS, or Ishieke).
They will record your details in the hostel register and assign you a specific Room and bed space.
You may be asked to provide passport photographs and a copy of your school fees receipt for their records.
Rules and Regulations in EBSU Hostel
Squatting is prohibited in the school hostel; if caught, both the squatter and legal occupant will be evicted.
Students are not allowed to sell or transfer their bed space to another student. Only the student whose name is on the allocation list is allowed to occupy the room.
Most hostels require students to be inside the premises by 10:00 PM. The gates are typically locked after this time for security reasons.
Loud music, shouting, or any form of noise that disturbs others is not allowed, especially during lights out or study hours.
Electrical appliances such as boiling rings and hot plates are banned from hostel rooms
Opposite genders are not allowed into the rooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I apply for a hostel without paying school fees?
A. No, you generally need to show proof of school fees payment or have your registration cleared before you are eligible for official university accommodation.
Q. Is the hostel application fee refundable?
A. No. The 5,000 Naira application fee is non refundable, whether you are eventually allocated a space or not.
Q. Can a fresher live off campus?
A. Yes, it is not compulsory to live in the school hostel at EBSU, although it is highly recommended for new students to help them adjust.
Q. How long does the allocation process take?
A. Once you submit your receipt at the student affairs office, allocation is usually done within 24 to 48 hours, depending on the crowd.
Q. Which bank do I pay the hostel fees into?
A. All hostel payments (form and accommodation) are made at the EBSU Microfinance Bank on the CAS campus.
Q. Does the fee cover electricity and water?
A. Yes, the official fee covers basic utilities, though availability depends on the general campus supply.
Q. Can I choose my roommates?
A. Official allocation is random. However, if you and a friend go to the student affairs office at the same time with your receipts, you can politely request to be in the same room.
Q. Are final year students given priority?
A. Yes, the university usually prioritises freshers (100L) and final year students for the limited spaces available.
