OAU Hostel Allocation is just the school’s way of sharing out the available bed spaces to students. Since there are significantly more students than beds, the university uses an online ballot system to ensure fairness. It’s basically a digital race where the fastest students to click the button get the spot.
So, how do you join the race? When the OAU Hostel Allocation portal officially opens, you will need to log in with your phone or laptop and have a very fast internet connection. You will see a button to request Bed Space, and you have to click it immediately. If you are quick enough, the system will lock you in a room for you. It’s a simple "first come, first served" rule that gives everyone a fair shot.
OAU Hostel Allocation 2025/2026 Academic Session
For the 2025/2026 academic session, OAU hostel allocation portal will be opened from the 3rd of October 2025 at 11 AM. The procedure for bed space requests for students is available on the university eportal.
Interested applicants should apply for bed space placement directly on the eportal after payment of the appropriate fees. Candidates who have been allocated bed spaces will be required to pay for the bed space and print 3 copies of their bed space clearance forms from the eportal, which must be duly signed by the student and the hall warden.
OAU List of Hostels and their Prices
Male:
HOSTEL | PRICE |
|---|---|
Angola Hall | 30,000 |
Awolowo Hall | 30,000 |
Fajuyi Hall | 30,000 |
ETF Hall | 30,000 |
Female Hostel:
HOSTEL | PRICE |
|---|---|
Mozambique Hall | 30,000 |
Moremi Hall | 30,000 |
Akintola Hall | 30,000 |
Alumni Hall | 30,000 |
Postgraduate & Clinical Hostel:
HOSTEL | PRICE |
|---|---|
Muritala Mohammed Hall(Shared room) | 50,000 |
Muritala Mohammed Hall (Single room) | 80,000 |
Clinical students Hall | 30,000 - 50,000 |
Private/Public Hostels:
HOSTELS | PRICES |
|---|---|
Maintenance Hostel | 60,000 - 100,000 |
Amazing Grace Hostel | 120,000 - 180,000 |
Oak Hostel | 200,000 |
Ojaja Hall | 150,000 - 250,000 |
Glory Hall | 80,000 - 120,000 |
How to Apply for OAU Hostel
Visit eportal.oauife.edu.ng
Log in using your username and password
Request for bedspace under the information section
If successful, the accommodation fee will appear. Select it, and print the invoice slip with an RRR number.
Make payment by visiting any commercial bank or using an ATM card
After payment, download the bedspace clearance form.
OAU Hostel Rules and Regulations
Students are not allowed to sell, give, or sublet their bedspace to anyone else.
Squatting is totally prohibited in the university hostel.
Students must show their hall Identity Card at the Porters’ Lodge whenever they enter. Refusal can lead to your bedspace being revoked.
Cooking is strictly forbidden inside the sleeping quarters. It must be done in designated kitchen areas.
High voltage appliances like electric cookers, boiling rings, hot plates, and gas cylinders are banned.
Loud noises, false alarms, and noisy religious worship within the rooms are prohibited.
Physical combat or using abusive language can lead to immediate expulsion from the university.
Visitors are only allowed during official hours and must sign in and out at the Porters' lodge.
Generally, male visitors are not allowed in female halls and vice versa outside of common areas/visiting rooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do I need to pay school fees before applying?
A. Yes, you must pay your full university tuition fees and be cleared before the portal will allow you to apply for accommodation.
Q. Can I apply for a specific hall of residence?
No. The system usually assigns halls automatically based on your gender and faculty, though you may sometimes be able to choose from a list of available halls if you are fast enough.
Q. Can I swap my hall with a friend?
A. Official swapping is rarely allowed. If you must swap, it usually requires a formal letter to the Division of Student Affairs (DSA), and both parties must agree.
Q. Which halls are for freshmen?
A. Typically, Angola Hall (Male) and Mozambique Hall (Female) are reserved for 100L students.
Q. Can I stay in the hostel during the holidays?
A. Usually, students must vacate the halls at the end of the semester. Special permission is required from the hall wardens for those staying back for industrial training or research.
Q. How long do I have to pay after securing a space?
A. Usually 48 to 72 hours. If you do not pay within this window, the system will automatically revoke the space and put it back into the pool.
