Hello friends! We are bringing to you University of Calabar UNICAL Courses and requirements for the 2026/2027 academic session.
UNICAL is one of Nigeria’s federal universities offering undergraduate programmes across several faculties, including Medicine, Law, Sciences, Social Sciences, Education, Engineering, Agriculture, and Management Sciences. Admission is available through UTME and Direct Entry routes.
Below are the University of Calabar UNICAL official and approved courses by the National Universities Commission (NUC)
UNICAL General Admission Requirements 2026/2027
To gain admission into UNICAL for the 2026/2027 academic session, candidates are expected to meet the following requirements:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| O’Level Result | Minimum of five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics where required |
| UTME | Candidates must sit for JAMB UTME and choose UNICAL as their institution of choice |
| JAMB Subject Combination | Must match the chosen course requirements |
| Post UTME Screening | Candidates must participate in UNICAL Post UTME screening when invited |
| Direct Entry | Candidates with OND, NCE, HND, A-Level or equivalent qualifications may apply for Direct Entry |
| Age Requirement | Usually 16 years and above at the time of admission |
UNICAL Courses and O’Level Requirements
Faculty of Medical Sciences
| Course | O’Level Requirements |
|---|---|
| Medicine and Surgery | Five credits in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics |
| Nursing Science | Five credits including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Five credits in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics |
| Public Health | Five credits including English, Mathematics and Science subjects |
| Dentistry | Five credits in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics |
Faculty of Engineering
| Course | O’Level Requirements |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and one Science subject |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and one Science subject |
| Mechanical Engineering | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Agricultural Science |
| Computer Engineering | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and one Science subject |
Faculty of Sciences
| Course | O’Level Requirements |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | English, Mathematics, Physics and two Science subjects |
| Biochemistry | English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics |
| Microbiology | English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics |
| Chemistry | English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and one Science subject |
| Physics | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and one Science subject |
Faculty of Social Sciences
| Course | O’Level Requirements |
|---|---|
| Economics | English, Mathematics, Economics and two other subjects |
| Political Science | English, Government, Mathematics and two other subjects |
| Sociology | English and four other relevant subjects |
| Psychology | English, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects |
Faculty of Management Sciences
| Course | O’Level Requirements |
|---|---|
| Accounting | English, Mathematics, Economics and two other subjects |
| Banking and Finance | English, Mathematics, Economics and two other subjects |
| Business Administration | English, Mathematics, Economics and two other subjects |
| Marketing | English, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects |
Faculty of Education
| Course | O’Level Requirements |
|---|---|
| Education & Biology | English, Biology and other relevant subjects |
| Education & Chemistry | English, Chemistry and other Science subjects |
| Education & Mathematics | English, Mathematics and other relevant subjects |
| Guidance and Counselling | English and four other subjects |
UNICAL Direct Entry Requirements 2026/2027
Candidates applying through Direct Entry should have any of the following:
- National Diploma (ND) with required grades
- Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE)
- Higher National Diploma (HND)
- IJMB/A-Level certificates
- Other recognised qualifications
Direct Entry candidates must also meet the O’Level requirements for their chosen course.
UNICAL JAMB Requirements 2026/2027
The minimum JAMB score required for UNICAL admission depends on the admission guidelines released for the session. Recent admission information indicates that candidates generally need to meet the university’s minimum UTME benchmark before applying for Post UTME, while competitive courses may require much higher scores.
Competitive courses such as:
- Medicine and Surgery
- Nursing Science
- Law
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Engineering courses
usually require higher UTME scores because of the large number of applicants.
Candidates are required to check the JAMB Brochure for the requirements of each course! Go through the JAMB Brochure very carefully and find out all the requirements for your course!
However, if you are looking for the general Requirements, click on the link provided for you below!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): UNICAL Courses and Requirements 2026/2027
1. What are the requirements to study at UNICAL?
You need five O’Level credit passes in relevant subjects, a valid JAMB result, the correct UTME subject combination, and successful completion of UNICAL screening.
2. Does UNICAL accept two O’Level sittings?
Yes, UNICAL may accept combined O’Level results for some programmes, provided the required subjects and grades are obtained.
3. Can I gain admission into UNICAL without JAMB?
No. UTME candidates must apply through JAMB. However, Direct Entry candidates apply through the JAMB Direct Entry process.
4. Which courses are the most competitive in UNICAL?
Medicine, Nursing, Law, Medical Laboratory Science, and some Engineering programmes are among the most competitive courses.
5. Does UNICAL offer part-time programmes?
Yes, the university offers flexible programmes through its Centre for Educational Services (CES).
Conclusion
UNICAL offers a wide range of undergraduate courses for the 2026/2027 academic session. To improve your chances of admission, ensure you have the correct O’Level subjects, meet the JAMB requirements, choose the right UTME combination, and prepare well for the Post UTME screening.
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