List of Federal, State and Private Universities in Cross River State

 
Cross River State, located in Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone, is home to a number of universities spanning federal, state, and private ownership. These institutions contribute to the state’s intellectual capital, offer diverse academic programs, and provide students with options tailored to different educational visions and missions.

In this blog post, we are going to walk you through the list of federal, state, and private universities in Cross River State.

##Federal
1. University of Calabar (UNICAL):
The University of Calabar is the federal university situated in Calabar. Established in 1975, UNICAL offers a comprehensive mix of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across faculties such as Arts, Sciences, Engineering, Education, Social Sciences, Law, Medical Sciences, and more. It is one of the premier federal institutions serving Cross River State and the surrounding region.

##State
2. Cross River State University of Technology (CRUTECH) / University of Cross River State (UNICROSS):
Originally known as the Cross River State University of Technology (CRUTECH), this institution is now called the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) following a name change in 2021. It is a state-owned university with multiple campuses across Cross River State. It offers various programmes spanning technology, sciences, arts, management, agriculture, and more, transitioning from a technology-focused mandate to a broader conventional university model.

3. Cross River State University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akampa
This is another state-owned university in Cross River, focusing particularly on education and entrepreneurship disciplines. It aims to train teachers, educational administrators, and entrepreneurial professionals who can contribute to both basic and tertiary educational sectors in the state and beyond.

##Private
4. Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo:
Arthur Jarvis University is a privately owned institution located in Akpabuyo, Cross River State. Founded in 2016, AJU offers programs in Natural and Applied Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, Education, Law, and other fields. It is committed to private-sector educational delivery, innovation, and academic excellence.

5. Havilla University, Nde-Ikom:
Havilla University is another private university in Cross River State, situated in Nde-Ikom. It was established more recently and offers courses in various fields such as social sciences, sciences, health sciences, and related disciplines.

6. The Duke Medical University, Calabar
This is a private university in Calabar, Cross River State, with a particular focus on medical and health science disciplines. It aims to contribute to the training of medical professionals and health-related research in the state.