BOUESTI Announces Hostel Fees and Application Dates for 2026/2027; Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI), has announced its hostel accommodation arrangements for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Applications for fresh students will open on Saturday, 24 October 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Meanwhile, returning students can begin applying on Friday, 30 October 2026.
The university will allocate hostel bed spaces on a first-come, first-served basis. It has also announced the accommodation fees for its six halls of residence.
BOUESTI Hostel Fees for 2026/2027
The university has approved the following accommodation charges for the six halls:
- Hall A: ₦80,000 for female students.
- Hall B: ₦80,000 for female students.
- Hall C: ₦80,000 for male students.
- Hall D: ₦80,000 for male students.
- Hall E: ₦100,000 for female students.
- Hall F: ₦150,000 for female students.
Students should consider the approved fees and their eligibility before applying for accommodation.
Eligibility Requirements for Hostel Accommodation
Students seeking hostel accommodation must ordinarily have paid at least 60% of their school fees.
However, an exception applies to students who provide evidence of an application for a Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) loan. These students may apply without meeting the 60% school-fee payment requirement.
How to Apply for BOUESTI Hostel Accommodation
Eligible students should follow these steps to apply and select their preferred bed spaces.
- Visit the BOUESTI student portal.
- Sign in using the appropriate username and password. Fresh students should use their JAMB registration numbers as usernames and password1 as their initial passwords.
- Fresh students must complete their biodata on the dashboard.
- Click Hostel/Accommodation on the left side of the dashboard.
- Select an eligible preferred hall and follow the portal’s payment instructions.
- After completing payment successfully, return to Hostel/Accommodation and select a preferred bed space.
- Print the Hostel/Accommodation Biodata Form containing the allocated room information.
Registration After Hostel Allocation
After securing accommodation, students must register with the University Hall Master before entering their allocated hostels.
They must also complete the required residential procedures at their respective halls. These procedures include submitting a signed or endorsed passport-sized photograph and completing the necessary forms.
Important Payment Instructions
All accommodation payments must be made through the university portal.
The university has specifically warned students against making payments directly through the Remita website.
Furthermore, students must follow the approved application procedures. The university has stated that failure to comply will attract penalties.
