The College of Postgraduate Studies, University of Calabar (UNICAL), has commenced the sale of application forms for admission into its Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master's (M.A, M.Ed, M.Sc, MPH, LLM, MBA, MPAS), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programmes for the 2024/2025 academic session.
Entry Requirements
- Minimum CGPA:
- PGD: Minimum CGPA of 1.25 on a 5-point scale.
- Master's: Minimum CGPA of 2.50 on a 4-point scale or 3.00 on a 5-point scale.
- Ph.D.: Minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 4-point scale or 3.50 on a 5-point scale.
- Candidates with Master's degrees from recognized universities may credit relevant courses toward the Ph.D. programme, provided their grades meet the Postgraduate School standard.
- No Awaiting Results: Applicants whose results have not yet been approved by their university Senate will not be considered.
How to Apply (₦40,000 E-Transact PIN)
- Visit www.unicalonline.edu.ng or unicalonline.edu.ng/prospectus.aspx to download and review the PG prospectus for available courses.
- Walk into any commercial bank nationwide and pay a non-refundable fee of ₦40,000.00 via the E-Transact platform for the UNICAL Postgraduate School 2024/2025 application form.
- Collect your payment printout containing a unique PIN from the bank.
- Log on to www.unicalonline.edu.ng/admissions using your unique PIN and mobile phone number.
- Fill the form carefully (Surname first, First name next, Middle name last). Use only Mr, Miss, or Mrs (do not use titles like Rev, Dr, or Chief). Note that no free changes can be made after submission.
- Type your Concept Note in the online space provided (maximum of 2 pages for Ph.D. and 1 page for Master's), covering: Statement of the problem, Relevance of study to self and society, Aim(s) of the study, Justification, Methodology, and Brief theoretical background.
- Submit and click the PRINT button to print both your completed Application Form and Concept Note.
Transcript Submission and Screening Exercise
Ensure your official academic transcript is sent via courier service to The Academic Secretary, College of Postgraduate Studies, University of Calabar, P.M.B. 1115, Calabar, Cross River State on or before the screening day. Candidates without transcripts or online concept notes will not be screened.
The screening exercise consists of:
- Part A (CBT): Computer-Based Test covering Use of English, Logic, Mathematics, ICT, and General Knowledge (plus a computer fluency mock exam).
- Part B (Oral Interview): Departmental oral interview based on your subject area and concept note (for Ph.D. and Master's applicants). Note: There is no oral interview for MBA, MPAS, and PGD candidates.
Key Dates and Help Desk
- Application Deadline: Tuesday, 30th September, 2025.
- Screening Dates: Friday, 17th and Saturday, 18th October, 2025.
- General Enquiries (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM): 08055609962, 08033446481, 08033830424, 08063840768, 08038984976
- Portal / Form Issues: 08035191335, 07064215158
- Email: graduateschool@unical.edu.ng, secretarypostgraduateschool@unical.edu.ng
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