University of Calabar (UNICAL) – All You Need to Know

Below, we provide all you need to know about University of Calabar (UNICAL), including its admission requirements and the full list of courses and programmes offered.

All You Need to Know About University of Calabar (UNICAL)

University of Calabar (UNICAL) is a Federal higher institution located in Calabar, the capital city of Cross River State, Nigeria.

UNICAL has many faculties and departments, including:

1.	Medicine
2.	Agriculture
3.	Arts
4.	Environmental Science
5.	Allied Health Science
6.	Basic Medical Science
7.	Dentistry
8.	Education
9.	Engineering
10.	Law
11.	Management Science
12.	Pharmacy
13.	Science
14.	Social Science
15.	Veterinary Medicine

The university also has affiliations with other tertiary institutions approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

University of Calabar is regarded as one of the fastest-growing universities in Nigeria in 2025.

This growth is one of the reasons why UNICAL attracts a high number of UTME and Direct Entry (DE) candidates every year.

• UNICAL is a reputable institution, and its admission process is highly competitive.
• To gain admission into UNICAL, you must score high in JAMB-UTME and Post UTME.
• UNICAL offers certain programmes that allow students to gain admission without writing JAMB.
• University of Calabar admits students from all parts of Nigeria, regardless of race, culture, or religious background.
• University of Calabar (UNICAL) school fees is cheap and affordable, ranging between N100,000 and N150,000, depending on your course and programme.

Courses and Programmes offered in University of Calabar (UNICAL)

Below is a list of courses offered in University of Calabar (UNICAL):

1.	Medicine and Surgery
2.	Civil Engineering
3.	Mechanical Engineering
4.	Petroleum Engineering
5.	Computer Engineering
6.	Electrical/Electronic Engineering
7.	Agricultural Engineering
8.	Chemical Engineering
9.	Linguistics Communication Studies
10.	Linguistics
11.	English and Literary Studies
12.	Theatre Arts
13.	Music
14.	History and International Studies
15.	French
16.	Christian Religious Studies
17.	Fine and Applied Arts
18.	Religious Studies
19.	Philosophy
20.	Geography and Environmental Science
21.	Surveying and Geoinformatics
22.	Environmental Protection  Resources Mgt
23.	Estate Management
24.	Urban and Regional Planning
25.	Architecture
26.	Building
27.	Sociology
28.	Tourism Studies
29.	Social Work
30.	Economics
31.	Peace and Conflict Studies
32.	Criminology and Security Studies
33.	Political Science
34.	Public Administration
35.	Banking and Finance
36.	Business Management
37.	Accounting
38.	Policy and Administrative Studies
39.	Marketing
40.	Public Health Technology
41.	Radiography
42.	Physiotherapy
43.	Nursing/Nursing Science
44.	Pharmacology
45.	Human Anatomy
46.	Human Nutrition and Dietetics
47.	Human Physiology
48.	Biochemistry
49.	Medical Laboratory Science
50.	Animal Science
51.	Food Science and Technology
52.	Agriculture
53.	Agric-Economics and Extension
54.	Soil Science
55.	Fisheries and Aquaculture
56.	Forestry and Wildlife Management
57.	Botany
58.	Zoology and Environmental Studies
59.	Science Laboratory Technology
60.	Genetics and Biotechnology
61.	Microbiology
62.	Applied Geophysics
63.	Applied Chemistry
64.	Statistics
65.	Mathematics/Statistics
66.	Pure Chemistry
67.	Geology
68.	Physics
69.	Electronics and Computer Technology
70.	Doctor of Pharmacy
71.	Educational Administration and Planning
72.	Special Education
73.	Educational Technology
74.	Technology and Vocational Education
75.	Education Foundation and Guidance
76.	Counselling
77.	Elementary Education
78.	Guidance and Counselling and
79.	Educational Psychology
80.	Education and Chemistry
81.	Education and Mathematics
82.	Education and Physics
83.	Home Economics
84.	Physical and Health Education
85.	Education and Biology
86.	Human Kinetics and Health Education
87.	Agricultural Science and Education
88.	Business Education
89.	French Education and History
90.	Adult Education
91.	Environmental Education
92.	Education Arts
93.	Education And Geography
94.	Education and Social Studies
95.	Education and Social Science
96.	Education and Political Science
97.	Education And English Language
98.	Library and Information Science
99.	Education and Economics
100.	Education and Religious Studies
101.	Law
102.	Mass Communication
103.	Computer Science
104.	Information Systems
105.	Information Technology
106.	Cyber Security
107.	Soft Engineering
108	Economics

UNICAL Admission Requirements

1. UNICAL must be your first choice of institution on the JAMB CAPS portal.
2. You must have scored a minimum of 150 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
3. You must have at least five (5) credits, including English Language and Mathematics, in your O’Level results (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB).
4. Your O’Level results must not be more than two sittings.
5. You must be at least 16 years old to be considered for UNICAL 2025 admission.

For more info, visit the official University website at www.unical.edu.ng.

We hope this update has given you a clearer understanding of University of Calabar (UNICAL).

You may want to check out our expert guides on:

• UNICAL Cut off Mark
• UNICAL Post UTME Form
• How to Gain Admission in UNICAL
• How to Register for JAMB Online
• Chevening Scholarship for Nigerians

All the best!