Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) do not just offer a learning environment for students, it also gives allocation to students who are interested in staying in the school hostel. This is basically to help, especially the newly admitted students, settle in on campus and have an organised academic life.
However, ESUT hostel allocation process begins online, where students have to ballot for bedspace. It is usually a first come, first serve system, meaning the first batch of students who apply will be attended to.
ESUT Hostel Allocation 2025/2026 Academic Session
For the 2025/2025 academic session, ESUT hostel allocation portal will go live on the 20th of October, 2025, at 10 AM. The allocation is for all students who are interested in staying in the university hostel.
Students are advised to visit the university's portal, apply for their bedspace, and after a successful allocation, they must make a payment of 50,000 Naira as hostel fee within 48hours to completely claim their allocation.
How to Apply/Pay for ESUT Allocation 2025/2026 Session
School fees and acceptance fee payment must be completed before you are given access to apply for ESUT hostel.
Visit Portal.esut.edu.ng
If you are a fresher, you must first create a profile using your JAMB registration Number.
Returning students use their matriculation number and password to log in.
Navigate to the Hostel tab
Proceed to click on generate hostel invoice.
Select hostel type: You will be given options (e.g., Hostel 1, Hostel 2, or specific blocks like NOCA/Maradec). Pick your preference.
Take the printed invoice to any designated bank (Access, Fidelity, or Zenith) and pay the fee, or you can pay online using an ATM card
After payment, log back into the portal within 24 hours.
Input your payment RRR or reference number. The system will now allow you to see a map of available rooms and bed spaces (e.g., Room 204, Corner A).
Once you select a space, click submit and print your hostel allocation receipt.
List of Hostels in ESUT
HOSTELS |
|---|
Hostel 1 |
Hostel 2 (MARADEC / NOCA) |
CSO Hostel |
Diamond Hostel |
ESUT Hostel Physical Clearance Procedures
Take your printed allocation slip, school fees receipt, and two passport photographs to the hostel block you were assigned.
Fill out the manual register at the Porter’s desk. They will verify your online allocation and hand over your room keys and mattress.
ESUT Hostel Rules and Regulations
Squatting is strictly prohibited in the university's hostel
You cannot sell your slot or swap rooms with another student without official authorisation.
Opposite genders are not allowed in the hostel rooms at any time; visits are restricted to the common rooms only.
Electric cookers, hotplates and heavy electrical appliances are not allowed in the hostels.
All students are expected to be within the hostel premises by 10:00 PM. The gates are typically locked after this time.
Using loudspeakers, DJ equipment, or holding noisy parties in the rooms is prohibited.
Membership in or hosting meetings for proscribed organisations is a major offence.
Any involvement in physical combat or theft will lead to rustication from the hostel and possibly the university.
You are not allowed to post bills, posters, or write on the walls of the hostel.
You are responsible for the furniture assigned to you. Any damage will be paid for by the occupants of that room.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is hostel accommodation compulsory for freshers in ESUT? A. No, it is not compulsory, but the university strongly recommends it for 100L students for security and to ease their transition into campus life.
Q. When does the ESUT hostel portal open?
A. The portal typically opens shortly after the first batch of the admission list is released, and the acceptance fee payment is confirmed.
Q. Do I need to pay my full school fees before applying for a hostel?
A. Yes, the portal usually requires you to have a school fee payment receipt or a valid invoice to proceed with hostel booking.
Q. Can I pay for the hostel in instalments?
A. No, hostel fees must be paid in full at the time of booking.
Q. Are hostel fees refundable if I change my mind?
A. Generally, hostel fees are non refundable once the allocation has been processed and a space has been assigned.
Q. Does the school provide mattresses?
A. Yes, the university provides a standard student mattress once you complete your physical clearance at the Porter’s office.
Q. Are there specific hostels for male and female students?
A. Yes, hostels are strictly segregated. For example, Hostel 1 is typically female, while the CSO block is typically male.
Q. Who do I report issues to in the hostel?
A. Every hostel block has a Porter and a Hall Warden who handle maintenance, security, and disputes.
