University of Calabar: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3448 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #99 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #15 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #1 of 3 | In Calabar |
| #438 of 1,048 | For Hydrology and Water resources management |
| Top50% | For 105 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 30%
- Enrollment
- 40,645
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- unical.edu.ng
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 30% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Senior School Certificate (SSCE) or equivalent, with 5 passes at credit level, taken at no more than 2 sittings, and either University Matriculation Examination UTME or (for direct entry) General Certificate of Education (GCE) ‘A’ level in 3 subjects or equivalent. For a Master’s degree, candidates must possess either a First or Second Class Honours Degree of the University of Calabar or an equivalent degree from another recognised University with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.75 on 4 grading point system or 3.44 on 5 grading point system. Candidate for Ph.D degree shall be required to hold good Master’s degree in the relevant field of the University of Calabar or any recognised University |
| Academic Calendar | October to July |
| Enrollment | 40,645 |
We've calculated the 30% acceptance rate for University of Calabar based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Calabar has published 12,799 scientific papers with 113,472 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Political Science, Sociology, Engineering, Law, and Physics.
University of Calabar majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 53 | 86 |
| 1994 | 39 | 98 |
| 1995 | 35 | 90 |
| 1996 | 30 | 107 |
| 1997 | 41 | 145 |
| 1998 | 35 | 148 |
| 1999 | 47 | 172 |
| 2000 | 46 | 194 |
| 2001 | 41 | 203 |
| 2002 | 69 | 301 |
| 2003 | 84 | 360 |
| 2004 | 146 | 489 |
| 2005 | 156 | 573 |
| 2006 | 138 | 730 |
| 2007 | 174 | 789 |
| 2008 | 126 | 1088 |
| 2009 | 195 | 1337 |
| 2010 | 262 | 1689 |
| 2011 | 296 | 1870 |
| 2012 | 376 | 2269 |
| 2013 | 469 | 2813 |
| 2014 | 514 | 3485 |
| 2015 | 503 | 3476 |
| 2016 | 522 | 3539 |
| 2017 | 640 | 4042 |
| 2018 | 696 | 4361 |
| 2019 | 902 | 5371 |
| 2020 | 930 | 7643 |
| 2021 | 1149 | 9810 |
| 2022 | 1128 | 12591 |
| 2023 | 1276 | 16125 |
| 2024 | 842 | 14799 |
| 2025 | 469 | 13392 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Calabar gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (NGN) |
|---|---|
| Faculty of Arts | 35,000 |
| Faculty of Education | 35,000 |
| Faculty of Law | 45,000 |
| Faculty of Management Sciences | 40,000 |
| Faculty of Science | 40,000 |
| Faculty of Social Sciences | 35,000 |
| Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences | 50,000 |
| Faculty of Clinical Sciences | 60,000 |
| Faculty of Dentistry | 60,000 |
| Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences | 50,000 |
| Faculty of Public Health | 50,000 |
| Faculty of Pharmacy | 60,000 |
The University of Calabar has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Calabar.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Administration, Adult Education, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Applied Chemistry, Aquaculture, Architecture, Banking, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Business Administration, Business Education, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Christian Religious Studies, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Criminology, Crop Production, Dental Surgery, Dietetics, Ecology, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Finance, Fine Arts, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Foreign Languages Education, Forestry, French, Genetics, Geography, Geography (Human), Geology, Geophysics, Government, Health Education, History, Home Economics, Home Economics Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Information Sciences, International Studies, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Music, Natural Resources, Nursing, Nutrition, Peace and Disarmament, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Primary Education, Protective Services, Public Administration, Public Health, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Religious Education, Religious Studies, Science Education, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Soil Science, Special Education, Statistics, Surgery, Surveying and Mapping, Technology Education, Theatre, Tourism, Town Planning, Vocational Education, Wildlife, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Accountancy, Administration, Advertising and Publicity, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agriculture, Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Applied Mathematics, Aquaculture, Banking, Biochemistry, Business Administration, Business Education, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Coastal Studies, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Criminology, Crop Production, Ecology, Economics, Education, Educational and Student Counselling, Entomology, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Film, Finance, Fishery, Food Science, Forestry, Geography, Geography (Human), Geology, Haematology, Histology, History, Hygiene, Information Sciences, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Irrigation, Journalism, Law, Library Science, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marketing, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Medical Parasitology, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Natural Resources, Nursing, Nutrition, Parasitology, Pathology, Peace and Disarmament, Pest Management, Physical Education, Physiology, Protective Services, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Relations, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Regional Planning, Rural Studies, Social Policy, Social Work, Soil Science, Special Education, Statistics, Theatre, Tourism, Town Planning, Toxicology, Water Management, Water Science, Wildlife, Zoology |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Administration, Adult Education, Advertising and Publicity, African Languages, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Analytical Chemistry, Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Aquaculture, Archiving, Art Education, Art Management, Artificial Intelligence, Banking, Bible, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Business Administration, Business Education, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Christian Religious Studies, Communication Arts, Communication Studies, Community Development, Comparative Literature, Comparative Politics, Comparative Religion, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Continuing Education, Criminology, Crop Production, Cultural Studies, Curriculum, Cybersecurity, Data Processing, Demography and Population, Development Studies, Display and Stage Design, Distance Education, Ecology, Econometrics, Economics, Education, Education of the Gifted, Education of the Handicapped, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, English, Entomology, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Ethics, Farm Management, Film, Finance, Fishery, Food Science, Foreign Languages Education, Forest Biology, Forest Economics, Forest Management, Forestry, French, French Studies, Genetics, Geochemistry, Geography, Geography (Human), Geology, Geophysics, Gerontology, Government, Haematology, Health Administration, Health Education, Health Sciences, Herbology, Heritage Preservation, Histology, History, History of Religion, Hotel and Restaurant, Human Resources, Humanities and Social Science Education, Hygiene, Industrial and Production Economics, Industrial Chemistry, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Inorganic Chemistry, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Islamic Studies, Journalism, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Literacy Education, Literature, Logic, Logistics Management, Management, Marine Biology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Media Studies, Medical Parasitology, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Mineralogy, Natural Resources, New Testament, Nuclear Physics, Nursing and Midwifery, Nutrition, Organic Chemistry, Paleontology, Parasitology, Parks and Recreation, Pathology, Peace and Disarmament, Performing Arts, Petrology, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Philosophy of Education, Physical Chemistry, Physical Education, Physics, Physiology, Plant and Crop Protection, Plant Pathology, Political Sciences, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Primary Education, Protective Services, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Relations, Publishing and Book Trade, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Regional Planning, Religious Studies, Rural Planning, Rural Studies, Science Education, Small Business, Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology, Software Engineering, Soil Management, Soil Science, Special Education, Sports Management, Statistics, Teacher Training, Theatre, Tourism, Town Planning, Toxicology, Translation and Interpretation, Transport and Communications, Virology, Vocational Education, Water Management, Water Science, Wildlife, Zoology |
| Master of Philosophy | Criminology, Midwifery, Nursing, Protective Services, Public Administration |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Accountancy, Administration, Adult Education, Advertising and Publicity, African Languages, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Anaesthesiology, Analytical Chemistry, Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Aquaculture, Archiving, Art Education, Art Management, Artificial Intelligence, Bacteriology, Banking, Bible, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Business Administration, Business Education, Cardiology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Christian Religious Studies, Communication Arts, Communication Studies, Community Development, Community Health, Comparative Literature, Comparative Religion, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Continuing Education, Criminology, Crop Production, Cultural Studies, Curriculum, Cybersecurity, Data Processing, Demography and Population, Dentistry, Dermatology, Development Studies, Developmental Psychology, Diabetology, Display and Stage Design, Distance Education, Ecology, Econometrics, Economics, Education of the Gifted, Education of the Handicapped, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Endocrinology, English, Entomology, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Ethics, Farm Management, Film, Finance, Fishery, Food Science, Foreign Languages Education, Forest Biology, Forest Economics, Forest Management, Forestry, French, French Studies, Gastroenterology, Genetics, Geochemistry, Geography, Geography (Human), Geology, Geophysics, Gerontology, Government, Gynaecology, Haematology, Health Administration, Health Education, Health Sciences, Hepatology, Herbology, Heritage Preservation, Histology, History, History of Religion, Hotel and Restaurant, Human Resources, Humanities and Social Science Education, Hygiene, Immunology, Industrial and Production Economics, Industrial Chemistry, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Inorganic Chemistry, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Islamic Studies, Journalism, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Literacy Education, Literature, Logic, Logistics Management, Management, Marine Biology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Media Studies, Medical Parasitology, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Mineralogy, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources, Nephrology, Neurology, New Testament, Nuclear Physics, Nursing and Midwifery, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Occupational Health, Oncology, Operations Research, Ophthalmology, Oral Pathology, Oral Surgery, Organic Chemistry, Orthodontics, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Paleontology, Parasitology, Parks and Recreation, Pathology, Performing Arts, Periodontics, Petrology, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Philosophy of Education, Physical Chemistry, Physical Education, Physics, Physiology, Plant and Crop Protection, Plant Pathology, Plastic Surgery, Pneumology, Political Sciences, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Primary Education, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Protective Services, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Relations, Publishing and Book Trade, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Radiology, Regional Planning, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Religious Studies, Rheumatology, Rural Planning, Rural Studies, Science Education, Social and Preventive Medicine, Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology, Software Engineering, Soil Management, Soil Science, Special Education, Sports Management, Sports Medicine, Statistics, Surgery, Teacher Training, Theatre, Tourism, Town Planning, Toxicology, Translation and Interpretation, Transport and Communications, Urology, Venereology, Virology, Vocational Education, Water Science, Wildlife, Zoology |
University of Calabar alumni
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Ini Edo
- Occupations
- actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Iniobong Edo Ekim is a Nigerian actress. Ini Edo began her film career in 2000, and has featured in more than 200 movies since her debut. In 2013, Ini Edo was a judge for the Miss Black Africa UK Pageant and De9jaSpirit Talent Hunt. In 2014, Miss Ini Edo was appointed by the United Nations as a United Nations Habitat Youth Envoy.
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Kate Henshaw
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
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Kate Henshaw, also known as Kate Henshaw-Nuttall, is a Nigerian actress. In 2008, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in Stronger than Pain.
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Godswill Obot Akpabio
- Years
- 1962-.. (age 64)
- Occupations
- politicianminister
- Biography
-
Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio GCON is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who is currently serving as the 15th president of the Nigerian Senate since 2023. He was first elected as Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District in 2015, lost in the 2019 senatorial elections and won in the 2023 elections. He also served as minister for Niger Delta Affairs from 2019 up till 2022 when he resigned to seek re-election into the Nigerian senate. He had previously served as the Governor of Akwa Ibom State from 2007 to 2015.
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Iyanya
- Occupations
- singersongwriter
- Biography
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Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, known professionally as Iyanya, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Calabar, he gained recognition after winning the first season of Project Fame West Africa. Iyanya released his debut studio album, My Story, in October 2009. It was supported by the singles "No Time" and "Love Truly". He co-founded the record label Made Men Music Group with Ubi Franklin in 2011.
University of Calabar faculties and divisions
| College : Medical Sciences | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Health, Dentistry, Dietetics, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Haematology, Immunology, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Parasitology, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Oral Pathology, Oral Surgery, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Radiology, Surgery |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Agriculture, Forestry and Wildlife Resource Management | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Crop Production, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry, Natural Resources, Rural Studies, Soil Science, Wildlife |
| Faculty : Arts | African Languages, Cultural Studies, English, Fine Arts, History, International Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Theatre, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Arts and Social Science Education | Art Education, Continuing Education, Development Studies, Humanities and Social Science Education, Information Sciences, Library Science |
| Faculty : Biological Sciences | Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Ecology, Genetics, Laboratory Techniques, Microbiology, Zoology |
| Faculty : Educational Foundation Studies | Curriculum, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Sciences, Special Education, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Engineering and Technology | Agricultural Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
| Faculty : Environmental Sciences | Architecture, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Geography, Real Estate, Regional Planning, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Law | Commercial Law, International Law, Labour Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Management Sciences | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing, Public Administration |
| Faculty : Oceanography | Marine Biology, Marine Science and Oceanography |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Applied Chemistry, Biotechnology, Health Administration, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Social and Preventive Medicine, Technology, Traditional and Complementary Medicine and Therapy |
| Faculty : Physical Sciences | Applied Chemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Economics, Political Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Tourism |
| Faculty : Vocational and Science Education | Educational Sciences, Health Education, Physical Education, Science Education, Vocational Education |
| Institute : African and Asian Studies | African Studies, Indigenous Studies |
| Institute : Education | Education |
| Institute : Public Policy and Administration | Public Administration |
General information
| Alternative names | UNICAL |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
| Accreditation | National Universities Commission (NUC) |
| Motto | Knowledge for Service |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.M.B. 1115 Etagbor Calabar, Cross River State Nigeria |
|---|---|
| City population | 371,000 |