University of Cross River State

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University of Cross River State
UNICROSS
MottoTechnology for human advancement
TypePublic
EstablishedAugust 2002 (August 2002) as Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH)
Renamed in 2021
Affiliation
Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Augustine O. Angba[1]
Students18,915
Location, ,
CampusUrban
Websitewww.unicross.edu.ng

University of Cross River State also known as UNICROSS is a state-owned

Benedict Ayade. The change of the tertiary institution's name was to enable the varsity function as a conventional University, which provides the opportunity to offer more professional courses rather focusing on tech-related courses. The present Vice Chancellor of the institution is Prof Augustine Angba.[3]

The University took back the indigenous name of the state which was held by the University of Cross River State, Uyo now the

Federal government of Nigeria established the University of Uyo as a Federal University after the separation of the Akwa Ibom Region from Cross River State in 1987. The University of Uyo inherited students, staff, academic programmes and the entire facilities of the then University of Cross River State established by Cross River State in 1983. [4]

The Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and the

The university currently has campuses in Calabar, Obubra, Ogoja and Okuku.[8] Faculties and Departments at the University of Cross River State includes;

  • Faculty of Biological Sciences; Microbiology, Animal Health and Environmental Biology, Plant Science and Biotechnology.
  • Faculty of Education; Educational management, Vocational and Technical Education, Human Kinetics and Health Education, Educational Foundations and Administration, Curriculum and Instructional Technology, Library and Information Science, Guidance and Counselling.
  • Faculty of Engineering; Civil Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Wood Product Engineering.
  • Faculty of Communication Technology; Mass Communication.
  • Faculty of Environmental Science; Urban and Regional Planning, Estate Management, Visual Arts and Technology.
  • Faculty of Architecture; Architecture, Architectural Design, Sustainable Architecture and Urban Design.
  • Faculty of Physical Sciences; Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics & Statistics, Computer Science, Biochemistry.
  • Faculty of Management Sciences; Accountancy, Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism, Business Administration.
  • Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences; Human Physiology, Human Anatomy and Forensic Anthropology, Medical Biochemistry.
  • Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry; Animal Science, Agronomy, Agric. Econs. and Extension, Fishery and Aquatic Sciences, Forestry and Wildlife Management.

See also

References

  1. ^ Prof. Augustine O. Angba
  2. ^ "Microsoft Academic". academic.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2021-09-18.[dead link]
  3. ^ Wodu, Ada (2023-05-11). "Shun cultism, exam malpractice, UNICROSS VC advises students". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  4. ^ "The University of Uyo: Welcome University of Uyo, Nigeria". uniuyo.nucdb.edu.ng. Archived from the original on 2016-02-02. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  5. ^ "Cross River State University Of Technology Calabar". Universities in Nigeria. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  6. ^ "About UNICROSS". University of Cross River. Archived from the original on 9 November 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  7. ^ "UNIVERSITY OF CROSS RIVER STATE 2015". RanknReview. 24 January 2014. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  8. ^ "Our History". unicross.edu.ng. Retrieved 2021-09-18.