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The University of Calabar is a public federal university in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. It suits students who want a federal university setting in southern Nigeria and are prepared to confirm the current academic offerings and admissions details directly with the university.
The university is a federal university. It does not publish a programme list in the information available here, so the programme catalogue needs to be confirmed on the official website before applying.
International applicants should check the university’s official website for entry requirements, required documents, deadlines, and any course-specific conditions. The current admissions contact points, application steps, and whether extra checks apply to foreign qualifications should be confirmed directly with the admissions office.
The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students. Confirm the current tuition rate with its admissions office, and also budget separately for living costs in Calabar, which will depend on accommodation, transport, food, and personal spending.
The university is in Nigeria, and the language of instruction is not stated in the information available here. Before applying, check the teaching language, visa steps, document legalisation, accommodation options, and how foreign qualifications are assessed.
Nigeria has 115 universities in total, so the University of Calabar sits in a large national system. Its federal status and location in Calabar make it a straightforward option for students who want a public university in Cross River State rather than a private institution or a university in another part of the country.
Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.
It is a public federal university.
It is situated in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
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There are 115 universities in Nigeria.
The University of Calabar is a federal university situated in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. It is one of Nigeria's second-generation federal universities. The University of Calabar was a campus of the University of Nigeria until 1975. The present Vice Chancellor is Prof. Offiong Offiong. The post of the DVC (Academics) is held by Professor Anthony Eyang, while Dr. Grace Eno Nta (Professor) is the current DVC (Administration).
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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.
Nigeria · Public University
Nigeria · Public University
Nigeria · Public University
Nigeria · Public University
Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.
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