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University of Cross River State

Calabar, Nigeria

Overview

English Name: University of Cross River State
Control Type: Public
University of Cross River State institutional logo

University of Cross River State runs as a public institution in Calabar, Nigeria. The institution functions as a higher-education provider within Nigeria's higher-education sector.

University of Cross River State runs a catalogue of active programmes across bachelor's through doctoral programmes, with teaching organised under multiple faculties. The breadth of its catalogue serves a varied applicant profile.

Location & Contact

Geographic and contact information for University of Cross River State — useful before scheduling visits or sending enquiries. Each channel below routes to a different team, so pick the one matching your question.

Address: P.M.B. 1123
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Academic Details

A snapshot of University of Cross River State's academic profile — enrolment, staffing, and the bodies recognising its work. Useful as a benchmark when comparing against peer institutions or national leaders.

Academic Year: October to July
Accrediting Agency: National Universities Commission (NUC)
Admission Requirements: School Certificate; English, Mathematics and any other three subjects relevant to the course at credit level

Degrees

Also MBA

Bachelor's 13 programs

Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.

  • Agriculture
  • Architecture and Planning
  • Business Administration
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Studies
  • Fine Arts
  • Health Sciences
  • Information Sciences
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Technology
Master's 92 programs

Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.

  • Accountancy
  • Advertising and Publicity
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Agriculture
  • Agronomy
  • Anatomy
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Applied Chemistry
  • Applied Physics
  • Aquaculture
  • Architecture
  • Art Education
  • Art History
  • Banking
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Botany
  • Business Administration
  • Ceramic Art
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Communication Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Engineering
  • Control Engineering
  • Education
  • Educational Administration
  • Educational Psychology
  • Educational Testing and Evaluation
  • Educational and Student Counselling
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Electronics and Automation
  • Energy Engineering
  • Engineering Drawing and Design
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Management
  • Finance
  • Fishery
  • Forestry
  • Genetics
  • Geophysics
  • Graphic Arts
  • Health Administration
  • Hotel and Restaurant
  • Hydraulic Engineering
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Journalism
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Mass Communication
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mathematical Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Natural Resources
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Painting and Drawing
  • Paper Technology
  • Parasitology
  • Philosophy of Education
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Plant Pathology
  • Power Engineering
  • Preschool Education
  • Production Engineering
  • Public Health
  • Public Relations
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting
  • Real Estate
  • Regional Planning
  • Road Engineering
  • Science Education
  • Sculpture
  • Solid State Physics
  • Statistics
  • Structural Architecture
  • Technology
  • Technology Education
  • Telecommunications Engineering
  • Textile Design
  • Town Planning
  • Transport Engineering
  • Visual Arts
  • Wildlife
  • Wood Technology
Doctoral 55 programs

Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.

  • Accountancy
  • Advertising and Publicity
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Applied Physics
  • Aquaculture
  • Architecture
  • Banking
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Botany
  • Civil Engineering
  • Communication Studies
  • Construction Engineering
  • Control Engineering
  • Educational Administration
  • Educational Psychology
  • Educational Testing and Evaluation
  • Educational and Student Counselling
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Electronics and Automation
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Finance
  • Fishery
  • Genetics
  • Geophysics
  • Hydraulic Engineering
  • Journalism
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Mass Communication
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mathematical Physics
  • Microbiology
  • Parasitology
  • Philosophy of Education
  • Physics
  • Power Engineering
  • Public Relations
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting
  • Real Estate
  • Regional Planning
  • Road Engineering
  • Science Education
  • Solid State Physics
  • Statistics
  • Structural Architecture
  • Technology
  • Telecommunications Engineering
  • Town Planning
  • Transport Engineering
  • Visual Arts

Faculties & Divisions

Each of University of Cross River State's faculties focuses on different subject clusters — the breakdown is below. Cross-faculty programmes exist but are usually administered by their lead division.

Agriculture and Forestry (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agriculture
  • Forestry

Common Career Paths

  • Agricultural Scientist
  • Agronomist
  • Farm Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Basic Medical Sciences (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Medical Science

Common Career Paths

  • Physician
  • Clinical Researcher
  • Healthcare Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Communication Technology (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Mass Communication

Common Career Paths

  • Journalist
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Content Strategist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Education (Faculty) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Curriculum
  • Education
  • Educational Administration
  • Educational Technology

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Engineering (Faculty) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Wood Technology

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Environmental Sciences (Faculty) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Architecture
  • Environmental Studies
  • Real Estate
  • Regional Planning
  • Town Planning
  • Visual Arts

Common Career Paths

  • Environmental Consultant
  • Sustainability Officer
  • Climate Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Management Sciences (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Management

Common Career Paths

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • HR Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Sciences (Faculty) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Statistics

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Programs Offered

University of Cross River State's teaching offering by degree level. Programmes archived in past intakes may still appear on search engines; the live list here is the current source of truth.

Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications

35 programmes

Alongside its degrees, University of Cross River State provides 35 programmes at associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation level, typically shorter and more applied in focus.

Music / Christian Religious Studies Music
Geography / Integrated Science Geography
Geography / Mathematics Mathematics
Geography / Social Studies Geography
History / Social Studies History
Integrated Science / Mathematics Education Mathematics
Integrated Science / Physics Physics & Astronomy
Mathematics / Physics Physics & Astronomy
Mathematics / Social Studies Mathematics
French / Music Music
Music / History Music
Music / Social Studies Music
Political Science / Social Studies Politics & International Relations
Primary Education Studies Education & Teaching
Technical Education Education & Teaching
Physical And Health Education (Double Major) Physics & Astronomy
Home Economics (Double Major) Economics
Agricultural Science (Double Major) Agriculture
Early Childhood Care Education Early Childhood Education
Biology / Integrated Science Biological Sciences
Chemistry / Integrated Science Chemistry
Chemistry / Mathematics Chemistry
Chemistry / Physics Chemistry
Christian Religious Studies / English English Language Studies
Christian Religious Studies / French Linguistics & Language Studies
Christian Religious Studies / History History
Christians Religion Studies / Social Studies Religious Studies
Biology / Chemistry Chemistry
Economics / Mathematics Economics
Economics / Social Studies Economics
English / French English Language Studies
English / History English Language Studies
English / Music English Language Studies
English / Political Science English Language Studies
English / Social Studies English Language Studies

How to apply to University of Cross River State

Practical steps to apply to University of Cross River State, suitable as a starting checklist before contacting the admissions team directly.

  1. 1
    Research programmes at University of Cross River State

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. University of Cross River State runs 35 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Review admissions criteria

    Before applying to University of Cross River State, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Nigeria.

  3. 3
    Gather supporting documents

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with University of Cross River State's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Lodge your application

    Lodge your application through the official website (unicross.edu.ng). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Confirm receipt and track progress

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by email at [email protected]. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about University of Cross River State

The questions below summarise University of Cross River State's vital institutional details — useful as a quick reference before drilling into specific sections.

Where can I find University of Cross River State?

The institution is located in Calabar, Nigeria.

Is University of Cross River State a public or private institution?

University of Cross River State operates as a public institution.

What degrees does University of Cross River State offer?

University of Cross River State offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.

Who recognises University of Cross River State?

University of Cross River State is accredited by National Universities Commission (NUC).

Where can I learn more about University of Cross River State?

You can find University of Cross River State online at unicross.edu.ng.

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