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Student housing advice for Ghana

Practical guides for students renting near UG, KNUST, UCC and UPSA, and for owners who let rooms to them. Budgets, viewings, your rights and what to ask before you pay.

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Announcements2 min read

UniRooms Now Has Campus Pages for UG, KNUST, UCC and UPSA

Browse rooms by campus and area, get alerts when new rooms are listed, and ask for your campus if it isn't covered yet.

Student Tips2 min read

How to Shortlist Rooms Without Rushing: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough

A simple process for going from 'I need a room' to a confident decision in about two weeks, with the questions to ask at each step.

Student Tips2 min read

Hostel, Homestel or Private Room: Which Is Right for You?

The real trade-offs between private hostels, homestels and self-contained rooms: cost, privacy, rules and what's usually included.

Property Owners2 min read

Maintenance Basics for Student Housing Owners

A practical maintenance routine for hostels and student rooms: water, power, security and the checks to do between semesters.

Student Tips2 min read

Budgeting for Student Accommodation: The Real Cost Beyond Rent

Rent is only part of the bill. How to plan for utilities, transport, deposits and move-in costs across a full academic year.

Property Owners2 min read

Choosing Student Tenants Fairly and Safely

How owners can check tenants and agree clear terms without discrimination, and what the Rent Act expects of landlords.

Housing Guide2 min read

The Student Room Viewing Checklist

Everything to check in 20 minutes: water, power, security, the compound and the route to campus, plus the questions to ask before you pay.

Property Owners2 min read

Owner Guide: Turning One Good Room into Repeat Student Interest

The habits that keep student rooms full year after year: accurate listings, fast replies, current availability and fair treatment.

Housing Guide2 min read

Utilities in Student Accommodation: Electricity, Water and Internet

How electricity, water and internet usually work in student rooms in Ghana, how to split shared costs and what to agree before you move in.

Campus guides

Area-by-area advice for UG, KNUST, UCC and UPSA students.

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