University management has cut the proposed UGEL standard room increase from 26 per cent to 15 per cent while traditional hall fees rise by GH¢500.

Published 9 Nov 2026, 10:19 GMT

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The University of Ghana (UG) has dropped a proposed 26 per cent residential fee hike for hostels run by its enterprise subsidiary and reopened negotiations with student leaders following protests over accommodation costs.

In a statement issued on Sunday, November 8, and signed by Public Affairs Director Dr Elizier Taiba Ameyaw-Buronyah, management said the initial 26 per cent proposal for some University of Ghana Enterprises Limited (UGEL) halls had been scaled down to 15 per cent for standard four-bed rooms after talks with the Students' Representative Council (SRC).

Management added that it is reopening broader consultations with the SRC, the local chapter of the Graduate Students' Association of Ghana (GRASAG-UG) and the UGEL Board to agree on final charges for the 2026/2027 academic year.

The university clarified that the widely circulated 26 per cent increase was only a provisional proposal for selected UGEL facilities and did not represent an approved final tariff.

For traditional residential halls managed directly by the university, fees for the upcoming academic year have been increased by GH¢500, rising from GH¢3,000 to GH¢3,500 per student.

University authorities explained that the GH¢500 adjustment in the traditional halls was driven by rising electricity and water bills, routine facility repairs and sanitation services needed to keep campus residences habitable.

According to Sunday's release, the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs has already held talks with the aggrieved student groups and remains open for further engagement to balance affordability with rising operational costs.

Management advised students facing financial hardship ahead of the rescheduled 2026/2027 academic year reopening to apply for assistance through the Student Financial Aid Office or the Dean of Student Affairs, urging students to use dialogue channels.

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UG drops proposed 26% hostel fee hike after student protests, reopens talks

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