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University of Calabar

country rank  40
world rank  7991

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Overview

Established in 1975, the University of Calabar is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium city of Calabar (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Cross River. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, University of Calabar (UNICAL) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. University of Calabar (UNICAL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 49-year-old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNICAL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Calabar's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Calabar's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Calabar' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

University of Calabar's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Acronym UNICAL
Founded 1975
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address Private Mailbox 1115, Eta Agbo Road
Calabar
Cross River
Nigeria
University of Calabar's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Calabar Phone Number +234 (87) 22 17 66
University of Calabar Fax Number +234 (87) 65 103

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Calabar's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Calabar's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Calabar's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Calabar.

University of Calabar: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Calabar's admission information.

University of Calabar's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Calabar's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Calabar a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Calabar's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University of Calabar's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


University of Calabar's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Calabar.

University of Calabar's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Calabar has an enrollment range of 40,000-44,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


University of Calabar's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 3,000-3,499 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Calabar's Control Type Control Type

University of Calabar is a public higher education institution.


University of Calabar's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Calabar is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Calabar's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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University of Calabar's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Calabar does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Calabar's main facilities:


University of Calabar's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


University of Calabar's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


University of Calabar's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Calabar's main services:


University of Calabar's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of Calabar's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of Calabar's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Calabar's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of Calabar's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Calabar's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Calabar is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: National Universities Commission of Nigeria


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Calabar's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Association of African Universities (AAU)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Calabar 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Calabar's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Calabar's Facebook page University of Calabar's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

University of Calabar's X (formerly Twitter) page University of Calabar's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

University of Calabar's Instagram page University of Calabar's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Calabar's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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