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UG Legon Hostels and Halls and how to apply

Have you applied to University of Ghana for admission? Do you know all the traditional UG Legon Hostels and Univerity of Ghana Halls?

Have you yet to submit an application to the University of Ghana Legon and are you considering housing? Then you’re in luck because we’ll be looking at the private hostels and residence halls on the Legon campus, as well as how to find lodging.

The oldest and top-ranked university in Ghana and West Africa is University of Ghana, Legon. A lot of students enjoy Legon. Since Legon accepts thousands of students each year, it can occasionally be challenging to find housing.

Due to this, it is advised to be certain of the hall or hostel you want to stay in so that you can apply right away and not spend any time.

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The university of Ghana, Legon has 13 halls of residence and 4 private hostels.

Halls of Residence:

Traditional Halls at UG Legon Campus

Traditional halls are found on the University of Ghana’s Main Campus and are most close to the lecture halls.
  1. Legon Hall
  2. Mensah Sarbah Hall
  3. Akuafo Hall
  4. Volta Hall
  5. Commonwealth Hall

Diaspora

The Diaspora Halls are four separate buildings adjacent to each other. Located near the Noguchi Memorial Center and the University of Ghana Medical centre.
  1. Dr. Hilla Limann Hall
  2. Alexander Kwapong Hall
  3. Elizabeth Frances Sey Hall
  4. Jean Nelson Aka Hall

Others

These halls are found between the traditional halls and the diaspora halls.
  1. International Students Hall
  2. Jubilee Hall
  3. Vikings Hall
  4. Valco Hall (For Graduate Students, only)

How To Apply for Halls/Hostels on University of Ghana Legon Campus

Below are the steps to take in applying for a hostel/residence on Legon campus
  1. Visit the Student iEnabler portal via ienabler.ug.edu.gh/ in a web browser.
  2. Log in to your student iEnabler account.
  3. Look for “Residence Registration” on the left side of the screen and click on it.
  4. Click “Submit Residence Registration”.
  5. Select the year by clicking on it (in blue).
  6. Check the display to confirm your Hall and Room number.
  7. Click “I Accept” to confirm your registration.
  8. Print out the Proof of Residential Registration and keep it for your records.
  9. On the reporting date for Freshmen, go to your Hall of Residence with two copies each of your passport picture and proofs of your academic and residential registration for further assistance.

Kindly note: All students who have been admitted full-time to Legon campus and Korle Bu campus are required to make a residential application. 

The date and time for the residential application shall be communicated and students who have paid their academic fees shall receive an SMS with a link to the application portal.

Private Hostels

African Union Hostel (Pent)

  • New Pent (Block A to Block C) and Old Pent (Addis Ababa, Dar Es Salaam, Kampala, Nairobi) Found behind The School of Engineering.

Evandy Hostel

  • Located next to Bani Hostel, before TF Hostel.

Bani Hostel

  • Found opposite the Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC-Legon).

James Topp Nelson Yankah Hostel (TF)

  • Found on the Atomic-Haatso road.

These are only a few of the private hostels around the university. Investors continue to increase the number of hostels being built daily to deal with the local housing need.

bookmark our website, we will keep this list updated to help you.

How do I apply for a private hostel on University of Ghana campus?

It is advisable that you visit the private hostel of your choice to inquire about application procedures because each one’s applications and registrations are different. The hostel locations are shown above with directions.

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