University of Ghana students to pay up to GH¢40.3K for a room at Pent Hostel, Ghanaians fume

Pent Hostel fee hike: ‘It's outrageous, but we have no choice’ – UG students - Ghana Weekend

Some students of the University of Ghana and residents of Pent Hall are expressing outrage and disappointment following the release of revised hostel fees for the 2025/2026 academic year by Ghana Hostels Limited (GHL), the managers of Pentagon Hall (commonly known as Pent), one of the most sought-after private hostels on campus. A document circulating online on July 18 confirms that accommodation at Pent has hit new highs, with a single room wit…

UG’s Pent hostel sparks outrage with astronomical GH₵40k room fee

Management of the African Union Hall (Pentagon) at the University of Ghana, operated by Ghana Hostels Limited (GHL), is facing widespread backlash over what has been described as an exorbitant increase in hostel fees for the 2025/2026 academic year. According to the new fee structure, the lowest rate for a shared four-in-a-room space at the old Pent facility has risen to GHS7,492 — up from GHS5,995 previously. The highest charge now stands at a …

University of Ghana students to pay up to GH¢40.3K for a room at Pent Hostel, Ghanaians fume

A new list of hostel prices for students at the University of Ghana, ranging from GH¢7,000 to GH¢40,300, garnered angry reactions on social media.