University of Calabar
University of Calabar main gate
MottoKnowledge for Service
TypePublic
Established1975 (1975)
Vice-ChancellorFlorence B. Obi
Location
Calabar
,
Cross River State
,
Nigeria
CampusCity
NicknameMalabites
Websiteunical.edu.ng

The University of Calabar is a public university situated in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. It is one of Nigeria's second generation federal universities.[1] The University of Calabar was a campus of the University of Nigeria until 1975.[2] The Vice Chancellor is Florence B. Obi. The post of the DVC (Academic) is held by Angela Oyo Ita, while Grace Eno Nta is the current DVC (Administration).[3]

The architecture was designed by John Elliott.[4][5] It was established by decree to fulfill this traditional mandate, its motto "Knowledge for Service".[6]

The University of Calabar was one of the foremost Nigerian Universities to automate students' registration processes through the College Portal,[7] and has taken a step further to automate her alumni relations which includes an online transcript request and processing first of its kind in the country.[8]

University Library

The University of Calabar Library is the main academic library of the University of Calabar, located in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. [9] Established in 1975, the library has since grown to become one of the largest and most comprehensive academic libraries in Nigeria, serving as a resource for students, faculty, and researchers. [10]

Administration and leadership

The current principal members of the university administration and their positions are as follows:

Office Holders
Visitor President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari
Chancellor The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero
Pro-Chancellor & Chairman of Council Gen. (rtd) Martin Luther Agwai
Vice-Chancellor Professor Florence Obi
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) Professor Angela Oyo-Ita
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Eno Grace Nta
University Librarian Professor Aniebiet Inyang Ntui
Registrar Mr. Gabriel O. Egbe
Bursar Mr. Aniefiok Godwin Williams

Faculties

The university has the following faculties:

Affiliate institutions

This is a list of affiliate institutions of the University of Calabar approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).[30]

  • Nigerian Christian Bible Church (NCBC).
  • Reformed Theological Seminary, Mkar (RTSM).
  • Catholic Institute of West Africa, Port-Harcourt (CIWAP).
  • Essien Ukpabio Presbyterian College Itu, Akwa Ibom State (EUPCIAS).
  • College of Education, Katsina-Ala, Benue State (CEKBS).[31]
  • Federal College of Education, Obudu, Cross River State (FCEOCR).

Notable alumni

Amongst the alumni of the University of Calabar are:


Notable faculty

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