Applications are invited from suitably qualified
candidates for admission into Graduate programmes
in the 2014/2015 academic year leading to the award of
Post Graduate Diploma, Masters, MPhil and Doctor of
Philosophy Degrees of the University of Calabar.
A.GENERAL REGULATIONS
Courses may be offered full-time or part-time. All
programmes begin with coursework and end with a
project for Graduate Diploma, MBA, MPA and MPAS or
thesis for Masters and Ph.D degrees.
For full-time studies in most programmes, the Post
Graduate Diploma lasts for one calendar year, the
Masters degrees last for 2 years and the Doctor of
Philosophy (Ph.D) programmes extend over a
minimum of 3 years.
Part-time programmes take a much longer time.
Candidates with Masters degree from recognized
universities may credit the relevant courses towards
the Ph.Dprogramme, provided the quality of the grade
is acceptable to the Graduate School.
Candidates are required to have a minimum CGPA of
3.00 on a 5-point scale and 2.75 on a 4-point scale for
Masters programmes and 4.00 on a 5-point scale and
3.00 on a 4-point scale for Ph.Dprogrammes..
Note: Filling of forms – Surname first, First name next,
Middle name lastAll PGD programmes are run on full
time basis. There will be no changes made after
submission of application forms online. Therefore
candidate must think through before submission as
any change will attract a fee. This is to prevent multiple
applications. The titles Mr, Miss or Mrs may be used
but not Rev (Dr), Chief, etc. Programmes applied for
should be M.A, M.Ed, M.Sc.Ed, M.Sc, LL.M, Ph.D, MPhil/
Ph.D, PGDE, PGDEE, PGDPA, PGDM, PGD, etc.
B.SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR MPhil/Ph.D
CANDIDATES
The MPhil/Ph.D option is available for all programmes.
Candidates may be admitted into the MPhil/Ph.D
programme in exceptional circumstances where the
CGPA in the Masters degree is lower than the
minimum required B (60%) average or 4.00 on a 5-
point scale. This should however not fall below 55%
average or 3.5 on a 5 point scale. The MPhil/Ph.D
option will also be available to candidates interested in
pursuing Ph.D programmes in fields different from,
but relevant to that in which they obtained their
Masters degree. A terminal MPhil degree will be
awarded if the candidate fails to make the minimum
required to transit to the Ph.D programme.
C.MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates are to first log on to our website
http://www.unicalonline.edu.ng to or click the link
above to access and download the prospectus for the
complete description of available courses.
Thereafter, candidates are required to pay a non-
refundable application fee of N15, 000.00 at any branch
of the under-listed banks nationwide. A printout will be
issued at the bank with a unique PIN. Candidates
would then enter their unique PIN and their mobile
phone numbers on the website to access the form.
Follow the steps by providing your data as prompted
and ensure that your form is submitted. YOU ARE TO
PRINT OUT A COPY OF YOUR FORM AND CONCEPT
NOTE, BY CLICKING ON PRINT button after submission.
Please bring a copy of the printed form to the venue on
the day of the screening.
For more information on how to purchase your form call 08039180720