BUK Hostel Accommodation Online Application for 2025/2026
The Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has announced the commencement of the online hostel accommodation application for the 2025/2026 academic session. This is to all the students who wish to apply for on campus hostel accommodation, in the university’s halls of residence.
The application process, as officially announced, begins Tuesday 5th May, 2026. Students, who are interested to secure themselves a space in the hostel, are advised to apply immediately as accommodation is limited, and allocation will be done based on availability and following the university guidelines.
BUK Hostel Application Portal
All hostel applications for the 2025/2026 academic session will be submitted online through the university portal. The students are to make use of the link below to access the hostel application system.
This portal remains the only approved platform to submit a request for hostel accommodation. Applications made outside this portal or through third person will not be recognized by the university.
How to Apply for BUK Hostel Accommodation
Students that want to apply for hostel accommodation in are advised to apply through the stipulated procedure as indicated on the official flier posted alongside this circular. The same flier is on display on faculty notice boards, at halls of residence and on the university’s website for ease of access to accurate information.
Students are required to follow the following steps carefully to complete their applications successfully.
1) Visit the BUK hostel application portal at https://mybuk2.buk.edu.ng/eHostel
2) Make sure to log in using valid student registration details.
3) Ensure you follow the steps provided on the flier without skipping any stage.
4) Make payment through the university’s approved Remita payment channels only as indicated on the portal.
5) Upon successfully completing the application process, print the acknowledgment slip.
Important Guidelines to Students
1) The university has emphasized on several key points that the students must observe all through the application process. First, cash payment is prohibited.
2) Payments will not be accepted at any office or bank counter. All hostel fees must be paid only through the approved Remita payment option provided on the portal.
3) Only students who follow the approved guidelines will be considered for hostel allocation. Wrong and incomplete applications will not be processed.
4). Students are warned not to use unofficial agents or any third party to apply for them. Any deviation from the approved process, including submission of applications through unapproved persons, will lead to automatic disqualification.
Hostel Allocation Process and Limited Spaces
BUK has made it clear that hostel accommodation is limited. Therefore, hostel applications will be considered on a first come first service basis, subject to meeting all the requirements by the university.
Students are therefore encouraged to complete their applications early. If there are any delays, a student is unlikely to be admitted to the hostel, regardless of whether all the necessary conditions are met.
Advice to Students
Students are advised to rely only on official information released by the university through recognized channels such as the university website, official circulars, notice boards and halls of residence. They should also arrange that their login details are correct before using the hostel application portal.
Once the application process is closed, students are advised to print and keep their acknowledgment slip as it may be required during verification or allocation exercises.
Final Reminder
The opening of the hostel accommodation application is a preparation towards the 2025/2026 academic session at Bayero University, Kano. Students should use the official portal only and complete their applications at the earliest to avoid unnecessary hitches and increase their chances of successful hostel accommodation allocations.
All interested students are also encouraged to act quickly and follow the instructions given by the university management closely.
BUK Hostel Accommodation 2025/2026 – FAQs
What is the BUK hostel application start date?
The hostel accommodation application starts Tuesday the 5th of May, 2026, for the academic session 2025/2026.
Where is it possible to apply for hostel accommodation?
Hence all applications are to be done via the portal at https://mybuk2.buk.edu.ng/eHostel
Who is eligible to apply for the exam?
Only registered students of Bayero University, Kano (BUK) with valid login details are eligible.
How should payment be done?
Remita, and only remita approved by the university, must strictly be used to make payments. Making payments in cash is not allowed;
Can I use an Agent to Apply? No,
Can I apply through an agent?
No, applications that are submitted via agents or any other third parties will be disqualified automatically.
How are hostels allocated?
The allocation process is based on the first come, first served principle, subject to the spaces available and adherence to the guidelines.
Signed
Professor Mukhtar Ridwanu Bunza
Hussaini Habibu Mustapha