University of Calabar: Statistics

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#3282 of 14,131 In the World
#73 of 1,104 In Africa
#13 of 157 In Nigeria
#1 of 3 In Calabar
#401 of 1,112 For Pediatrics
Top50% For 18 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
30%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
unical.edu.ng
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate30%
Admissions RequirementsSenior 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 CalendarOctober to July

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 5,198 scientific papers with 44,465 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Demography, Business, Economics, Engineering, and Political Science.

Publications
5,198
Citations
44,465

University of Calabar majors

by publication & citation count

Medicine
1,766 / 15,664
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,275 / 6,707
Biology
981 / 11,752
Environmental Science
847 / 7,851
Chemistry
551 / 9,892
Demography
449 / 4,067
Business
433 / 2,609
Economics
429 / 1,158
Engineering
354 / 5,379
Political Science
313 / 424
Public Health
288 / 4,068
Psychology
258 / 1,283
Sociology
250 / 695
Physics
242 / 3,414
Pediatrics
231 / 4,217
Mathematics
225 / 1,474
Geography and Cartography
222 / 679
Development Studies
213 / 639
Health Science
210 / 2,911
Surgery
194 / 1,531
Computer Science
186 / 2,387
Geology
186 / 2,364
Agricultural Science
175 / 1,594
Family medicine
159 / 1,500
Healthcare Management (MHA)
147 / 1,522
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)
125 / 937
Materials Science
118 / 2,789
Nutrition and Food Science
105 / 1,651
Communications and Public Relations
105 / 752
Botany
104 / 2,485
Art & Design
100 / 1,067
Animal Science
96 / 895
Pharmacology
95 / 1,576
Veterinary
93 / 666
Math Teachers
90 / 148
Hydrology and Water resources management
87 / 1,617
Environmental Chemistry
87 / 962
Horticulture
85 / 1,493
Immunology
83 / 779
Ecology
75 / 850

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 43 73
1992 42 87
1993 44 83
1994 35 84
1995 33 80
1996 25 115
1997 35 137
1998 35 135
1999 41 155
2000 39 194
2001 49 226
2002 66 267
2003 79 403
2004 138 528
2005 158 706
2006 128 846
2007 163 924
2008 110 1292
2009 148 1650
2010 193 2017
2011 225 2382
2012 245 2773
2013 307 3270
2014 301 4107
2015 293 4031
2016 327 3643
2017 353 3643
2018 374 3359
2019 534 3972
2020 623 5073
2021 694 6752
Academic rankings

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
Master's Degree Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Crop Production, Cultural Studies, Dentistry, Economics, Education, English, Fishery, Forestry, Genetics, Geography, Geology, History, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Modern Languages, Nursing, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Public Health, Radiology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Soil Science, Statistics, Theatre, Translation and Interpretation, Zoology
Doctor of Philosophy Agricultural Economics, Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Crop Production, Cultural Studies, Dentistry, Economics, Education, English, Fishery, Forestry, Genetics, Geography, Geology, History, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Medicine, Modern Languages, Nursing, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Public Health, Radiology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Soil Science, Statistics, Theatre, Translation and Interpretation, Zoology

University of Calabar alumni

  1. Ini Edo

    Ini Edo
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1982-.. (age 41)
    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 100 movies since her debut. In 2013, Ini Edo was a judge for the Miss Black Africa UK Pageant. In 2014, Miss Ini Edo was appointed by the United Nations as a United Nations Habitat Youth Envoy.

  2. Kate Henshaw

    Kate Henshaw
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1971-.. (age 52)
    Occupations
    actor
    Biography

    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 the movie Stronger than Pain.

  3. Iyanya

    Iyanya
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1986-.. (age 37)
    Occupations
    singersongwriter
    Biography

    Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, known by his stage name Iyanya, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after winning the first season of Project Fame West Africa, and is best known for his hit single "Kukere". He released his debut studio album My Story in 2009; it was supported by the singles "No Time" and "Love Truly". Iyanya co-founded the record label Made Men Music Group with Ubi Franklin in 2011. His second studio album, titled Desire, was released in February 2013. It supported by the singles "Kukere", "Ur Waist", "Flavour", "Sexy Mama", and "Jombolo". He won the Artist of the Year award at The Headies 2013. In October 2016, Iyanya announced on Instagram that he signed a record deal with Mavin Records. Few months prior, he signed a management deal with Temple Management Company. He first announced his intentions to leave Made Men Music Group in July 2016.

  4. Stephanie Okereke

    Stephanie Okereke
    Born in
    Nigeria Flag Nigeria
    Years
    1982-.. (age 41)
    Occupations
    film directoractorscreenwritermodel
    Biography

    Stephanie Okereke Linus // is a Nigerian actress, film director and model. She has received several awards and nominations for her work as an actress, including the 2003 Reel Award for Best Actress, the 2006 Afro Hollywood Award for Best Actress, and three nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2005, 2009 and 2010. She was also the runner up for the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant of 2002. In 2011, she was honoured by the Nigerian government with a national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic, MFR.

All 11 notable alumni

University of Calabar faculties and divisions

College : Medical Sciences Dentistry, Medicine
Faculty : Agriculture Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Crop Production, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Forestry, Natural Resources, Soil Science, Wildlife
Faculty : Arts Arts and Humanities, Communication Arts, English, French, History, International Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Theatre, Translation and Interpretation
Faculty : Biological Sciences Biotechnology, Botany, Genetics, Microbiology, Zoology
Faculty : Education Adult Education, Biology, Chemistry, Continuing Education, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, English, Geography (Human), Health Education, History, Humanities and Social Science Education, Information Sciences, Library Science, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Religion, Science Education, Special Education, Technology Education, Vocational Education
Faculty : Law International Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law
Faculty : Management Sciences Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing
Faculty : Marine Sciences Marine Science and Oceanography, Social and Community Services
Faculty : Physical Sciences Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics
Faculty : Social Sciences Administration, Economics, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Geography (Human), Political Sciences, Public Administration, Regional Planning, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology
Institute : African and Indigenous 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
Motto Knowledge for Service

Location and contacts

Address PMB 1115
Calabar, Cross River State
Nigeria
City population 371,000

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