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Hostels · UGELas of 7 May 2026 · 09:00 GMT

How Much Is Legon Annex C Hostel 2025/26?

Legon Hall Annex C hostel fees run ₵4,520 to ₵4,520 per academic year for the 2025/26 cycle. Tied to University of Ghana. UGEL ownership.

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Cheapest room

₵4,520/ year

Shared facility

Priciest room

₵4,520/ year

Shared facility

YoY change

+13.0%

vs 2024/25

Capacity

600

beds

Room rates · 2025/26

Room typeOccupancySelf-containedRate / yearYoY
Shared facility4-in-1Shared₵4,520+13.0%

University accommodation in Greater Accra

Greater Accra is the heart of Ghana's university system. UG (Legon), UPSA, GIMPA, Wisconsin, Central University and Ashesi together enrol roughly 90,000 undergraduates — and most of them need accommodation. Hostels split into three categories. UGEL (University of Ghana Enterprises Limited) hostels are owned and operated by UG and rented to students at subsidised rates.

Traditional halls (Legon Hall, Akuafo, Volta, Commonwealth, Mensah Sarbah) are UG's historic residences with long-running culture and lower fees. Private hostels — Pent, Valco, Bani, Aseda, ATL, and dozens of smaller — are commercially operated, more expensive, and account for the majority of supply.

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Why hostel fees keep rising

UG hostel fees have risen 8–12% annually since 2022, faster than national inflation. Three drivers. First, the cedi: hostels are operationally dollar-sensitive — diesel for generators, electricity, water, maintenance imports. Second, demand: UG enrolment has grown roughly 5% annually while hostel capacity has been flat, so demand pressure on every fee cycle.

Third, deferred maintenance: many halls require capital injection that the university recovers through fees rather than from the central budget. The 2025/26 cycle saw the largest year-over-year increases in five years across the UGEL halls.

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Common questions

  • How much is Legon Annex C for 2025/26?
    Fees run ₵4,520–₵4,520 per academic year depending on room configuration. The cheapest option is Shared facility; the most expensive is Shared facility.
  • What room types does Legon Annex C offer?
    Shared facility. All rooms share communal bathrooms.
  • Who owns Legon Annex C?
    Legon Annex C is directly owned by the university — these are 'traditional halls' with intense hall culture and lower fees but smaller rooms.
  • How do I apply to Legon Annex C?
    Apply via the UG portal during the admission cycle (typically May/June for September entry). Traditional hall placements are competitive and weighted by academic year and gender. Deposit secures the room; full payment by August 31 for September move-in.
  • Is Legon Annex C mixed-gender?
    Male-only hostel.

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