This page lists the universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Cross River State, grouped by ownership. Tap a federal or state university to open its full guide to admission requirements, Post-UTME screening, cut-off marks, school fees and the academic calendar.
| Universities | 4 |
|---|---|
| Polytechnics and monotechnics | 3 |
| Colleges of education | 1 |
Universities in Cross River State
Federal universities
- University of Calabar (UNICAL) – Calabar
State universities
- University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) – Calabar
- University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akamkpa (UEEA) – Akamkpa
Private universities
- Arthur Jarvis University – Akpabuyo
Polytechnics in Cross River State
Federal polytechnics and monotechnics
- Federal Polytechnic, Ugep – Ugep
State polytechnics
- Cross River Institute of Technology and Management – Ugep
Private polytechnics
- NOGAK Polytechnic – Ikom
Colleges of Education in Cross River State
Federal colleges of education
- Federal College of Education, Obudu – Obudu
Admission tips for Cross River State candidates
- For 2026/2027, the minimum UTME score is 150 for universities and 100 for polytechnics. Many schools set higher marks. See our cut-off guide.
- Candidates seeking NCE admission with at least four credits no longer need to write the UTME. See the NCE exemption explainer.
- State universities often give admission priority and lower fees to indigenes of the owning state.
- Every admission must be accepted on JAMB CAPS. See how to accept admission.
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