University of Ibadan Publishes 2026 Postgraduate Hostel Fee Schedule
The University of Ibadan, Nigeria's premier higher education institution, has officially released its accommodation fee structure for postgraduate students for the 2026 academic session. This comprehensive publication covers all postgraduate programs including Master's degrees, PhD programs, Postgraduate Diplomas, and MPhil/PhD conversion courses.
Detailed Breakdown of Postgraduate Halls and Accommodation Costs
The Student Affairs Division has made available on the university website a complete listing of facilities available for housing postgraduate students, along with their corresponding fees for the upcoming academic year.
Tafawa Balewa Hall: The First Postgraduate Residence
Established in 1968 and named after Nigeria's first Prime Minister, Sir Alhaji Tafawa Balewa, this mixed hall of residence is located along El-Kanemi Road. As the university's inaugural postgraduate hall, it offers:
- One-Man Room: N150,000.00
- Double Rooms: N87,500.00
Abdusalami Abubakar Hall: Mixed Accommodation Facility
This mixed-gender hall situated along Barth Road was commissioned by President Olusegun Obasanjo in February 2001 and provides:
- One-Man Room: N175,000.00
- Two-Man Room: N87,500.00
- Three-Man Room: N62,500.00
Obafemi Awolowo Hall: Female Student Residence
Established in 1983 and located off Barth Road adjacent to the University Stadium, this hall specifically serves female undergraduate and postgraduate students. Three blocks (A, B, and I) are reserved for postgraduate accommodation, featuring study rooms, a standard cafeteria, basketball court, and ornamental gardens. The accommodation fee for doctoral students is:
- One-Man Room (Doctoral Students only): N62,500.00
Adetowun Ogunsheye Hall: New Female Postgraduate Facility
This newly constructed female postgraduate hall is named after Professor Felicia Adetowun Omolara Ogunsheye, Nigeria's first female professor. Accommodation fees include:
- One-Man Room: N150,000.00
- Two-Man Room: N100,000.00
Ayodele Falase Hall: College of Medicine Residence
Located at the University College Hospital campus in a serene environment, this mixed hall serves College of Medicine students with per-semester rates:
- One-Man Rooms: N75,000.00
- Two-Man Rooms: N50,000.00
Alumni Hall: Male Student Accommodation
Recently donated by the National Alumni Association and situated along the Ajibode/Sasa axis near the Distance Learning Centre, this hall exclusively accommodates male students with the following fees:
- One-Man Room: N175,000.00
- Two-Man Room: N87,500.00
- Three-Man Room: N62,500.00
The University of Ibadan continues to expand its postgraduate accommodation options to meet growing demand, with these published fees providing transparency for prospective and current students planning their 2026 academic year. The institution maintains various facilities specifically designed to cater to the needs of postgraduate scholars across different disciplines and programs.
