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Best Universities in Calabar

Ranked lists 11 universities in Calabar. The default view shows 11 local listings in ranking order. University Of Uyo is the first local listing in the default order, with a Google rating of 4.0 from 574 Google reviews.

Compiled from Ranked's database. Method and checks: Eruo Fredoline, founder, Ranked Technologies Ltd. How we rank. Latest listing check 18 September 2026.

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Ordered on Google rating, review volume, review recency, profile completeness, review sentiment and the earned verified tick, on weights published and in force since 2026-07-16. Paid placement is not one of them.

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As of October 2026, Ranked lists 11 universities in Calabar, Nigeria, ordered using Google review signals and Ranked's published scoring method. Payment does not change the order.

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Ranked: 11
Google reviews reported: 2.1K
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University Of Uyo
73.7/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars574 reviewsNUC-approved · Federal university
Nwaniba Road, Uyo 532105, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
- Hours listed
- Open Sundays
From recent reviews
Serene campus with tall trees and good vegetation for cool environment.
- serene campus
- good vegetation
- cool environment
- nice structures
- friendly lecturers
Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume92
Review recency78
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment70
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Bright F. ★★★★★ : UNIUYO is a beautiful campus, conducive for learning especially the library and NEB building at Main Campus, love the computing Faculty that comprises Software engineering, Cyber security, computer science and other tech courses, University of Uyo is just cool, fr.❤️
Gene H. ★★★★★ : Just about any other university environment. Outstanding feature is that it has enough vegetation to keep the environment airy.
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University of Calabar
71.9/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars786 reviewsNUC-approved · Federal university
Mary Slessor Ave, University of Calaba, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume97
Review recency83
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Daniel A. ★★★★★ : The University of Calabar, UNICAL is safe in all ramifications. There is always light, and free WiFi. Their academic calendar is usually followed religiously, except when affected by national events or likes. I'ts one the best Universities in Nigeria. They don't discreminate. The picture attached here is an interior view of their hostel, captured in the night. You'll love it. Go and shine.
Olamide P. ★★★★★ : Very well organized citadel of learning
3
Academic Hive
71.4/ 100
4.84.8 out of 5 stars48 reviews
3 Victory Way, Satellite Town, Calabar 540251, Cross River, Nigeria
- Hours listed
From recent reviews
Specializes in CV, SOP, and research proposal writing with workshops on PLS-SEM.
- cv revamp
- sop writing
- research proposal
- pls-sem workshop
- timely delivery
- professional
Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating93
Review volume56
Review recency45
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment100
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Mutiu I. ★★★★★ : It is a rewarding event for me. The workshop expands my knowledge and skills in using SEM, especially with the introduced PLS-SEM software.
Oluwaseun B. ★★★★★ : I found this workshop on Structural Equation Modeling in partial least square (PLS-SEM) very clear, practical, and easy to follow. The instructor explained key PLS-SEM concepts with simple examples, a
4
UNIVERSITY OF CROSS RIVER STATE (UNICROSS)
68.7/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars507 reviews
Ekpo Abasi St, Idim Ita, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
- Open 24 hours
From recent reviews
Long-standing institution evolving from College of Technology to university.
- strong learning
- beautiful edifice
- historical
- needs cleanup
- church and school nearby
Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume90
Review recency55
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment60
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Eteng J. ★★★★★ : The institution is a conducive, quiet and productive area for learning. It has various faculties which has departments.
Igwe E. ★★★★★ : It's actually a great place for strong learning, and to achieve ur goals , with boldness fearless leader of the future.
5
College of Health Technology
59.9/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars58 reviews
Mary Slessor Ave, Efut Ekondo, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
- Hours listed
From recent reviews
Affordable fees and accessible education for all in Cross River State.
- affordable fees
- clean environment
- medical training
- accessible
- good staff
Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume59
Review recency3
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment71
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Isaac N. ★★★★★ : It's a citadel of learning with good structural design, neat environment and hospitable academic and non-academic staff
Aghedo F. ★★★★★ : A medical training environment, clean and very accommodating, diverse section, and unit above all, good and reputable people also came from here.
6
Federal Government Girls College
57.5/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars16 reviews
X9M5+XJ7, Big Qua Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria
- peaceful environment
- upscale
- good
Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume41
Review recency85
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment61
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Joel A. ★★★★★ : A peaceful and upscale educational environment
smile N. ★★★★★ : Went to interview farmers at the swamp area
7
NOUN Calabar Study Center
55.7/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars26 reviews
Ikom Highway, Ikot Mbo Rubber Esta, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria
- Hours listed
From recent reviews
Praised for excellent service and complaint handling.
- excellent service
- open distance learning
- receptive to complaints
- standard institution
Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume48
Review recency10
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment80
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Archibong O. ★★★★★ : Its a state headquarters of Nigerian Open University
Ina E. ★★★★★ : Very receptive to complaints. A Standard institution of learning.
8
Arthur Jarvis University
55.4/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars44 reviewsNUC-approved · Private university
Brigadier Dan Archibong Drive., Ikot Effanga, Akpabuyo, Calabar. 541104, Cross River, Nigeria
Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume55
Review recency33
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Abdulroheem I. ★★★★★ : In a very calm environment, the architecture is brilliant.
WW E. ★★★★★ : DO NOT COME HERE, DO NOT BRING YOUR CHILDREN HERE, IF YOU LOVE AND CARE FOR THEM. THERE IS NOTHING GOOD ABOUT THIS SCHOOL.
9
National Open University of Nigeria
41.2/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars6 reviewsNUC-approved · Federal university
Ikot Mbo Rubber Esta, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria
Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume28
Review recency12
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.
Recent reviews
Cyril U. ★★★★★ : They have a good administrative system
10
College Of Education, Akamkpa
12.2/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews
College Of Education, Akamkpa, Cross River, Nigeria
From recent reviews
College of education in Nigeria. (Source: Wikidata)
Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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11
The Duke Medical University
8.9/ 100
Not availableNot yet rated0 reviewsNUC-approved · Private university
The Duke Medical University, Cross River, Nigeria
From recent reviews
Private university in Cross river state. (Source: Wikidata)
Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating0
Review volume0
Review recency30
Profile completeness0
Review sentiment50
Verification0
Scores 0 to 100 per dimension. See how we rank.

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What the data shows for universities in Calabar

Counted from every university ranked in Calabar, Cross River State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 11
With 5+ reviews: 9
Rated 4.5 or higher: 1
Median reviews: 44
Phone listed: 7 of 11
Opening hours listed: 5 of 11

9 of the 11 universities ranked in Calabar have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 2,065 reviews.

Of the 11, 1 score 4.5 or higher, 5 sit between 4.0 and 4.4, 3 are below 4.0 and 2 have no rating yet.

The median university here has 44 reviews.

University of Calabar has the most, 786 at 3.9, followed by University Of Uyo (574) and UNIVERSITY OF CROSS RIVER STATE (UNICROSS) (507).

7 list a phone number, 7 a website and 5 opening hours; 0 have a photo on file.

Across the 20 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes universities, the median city lists 18; Calabar has 11, fewer than the median.

The most recent Google review we hold for this set is from July 2026.

Source: Ranked directory database, counted at publish time. Full statistics.

Frequently asked questions

How many universities are listed in Calabar?

Ranked lists 11 universities in Calabar. The default view shows 11 local listings in ranking order.

Which local listing appears first in the default order?

University Of Uyo appears first, with a Google rating of 4.0 from 574 Google reviews. The order uses Ranked's published review-based method; it is not a measure of every aspect of the business.

Which local listing loaded on this page has the most Google reviews?

University of Calabar has the most reported Google reviews among the 11 local listings loaded on this page: 786. Review volume is one ranking signal and does not establish service quality.

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