UNICAL Diploma Admission Form for 2026/2027 is Out

Have you been waiting for the commencement of University of Calabar (UNICAL) diploma programmes? Wait no more because the form is out.

We are pleased to inform you that the UNICAL Pre-degree admission form for 2026/2027 session is now on sale.

SEE ALSO: UNICAL Pre-degree Admission Form <<>> UNICAL Part-time Degree Admission Form.

UNICAL Diploma Courses and Admission Requirements

(1) INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION (IPPA)

DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (DPA):

Duration: Two Academic Sessions.
Location: Institute of Public Policy & Administration (IPPA).

Admission Requirements:

For admission into this programme, candidate must possess a minimum of four (4) credits in GCE O/L, SSCE, NECO, TC II from the following subjects: Government, Economics or Commerce, C.R.K, Literature, Accounting or Mathematics with at least a Pass in English Language in not more than two sittings.

DIPLOMA IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DLG)

Duration: Two Academic Sessions 
Location: Institute of Public Policy & Administration (IPPA) 

Admission Requirement:
For admission into this programme, candidate must possess a minimum of four (4) credits in GCE O/L, SSCE, NECO, TC 11 from the following subjects:  Government, Economics or Commerce, C.R.K, Literature, Accounting or Mathematics with at least a Pass in English Language in not more than two sittings.

DIPLOMA IN PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (DPM)

Duration: Two Academic Sessions 
Location: Institute of Public Policy & Administration (IPPA)

Admission Requirements:

For admission into this Programme, candidate must have a minimum of four (4) credits in GCE O/L, SSCE, NECO, TC II with at least a Pass in English Language in not more than two sittings.

DIPLOMA IN TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT

Duration: Two Academic Sessions 
Location: Institute of Public Policy & Administration (IPPA)

Admission Requirements:

For admission into the above programme, candidate must have a minimum of four (4) credits in relevant subjects, including English Language in GCE O/L, SSCE or NECO in not more than two sittings. 
Note that French is an advantage.

DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA)

Duration: Two Academic Sessions 
Location: Institute of Public Policy & Administration (IPPA)

Admission Requirements:

At least five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects in GCE O’L/WASC/SSCE/NECO at not more than two sittings. Subjects to include; English, Mathematics and Economics.

DIPLOMA IN LAW

Duration: Two Academic Sessions 
Location: Institute of Public Policy & Administration (IPPA)

Admission requirement:
The minimum entry requirement for admission into Diploma in Law programme will be: Five (5) credits at maximum of two (2) sittings in GCE O’L/WASC/SSCE/NECO, including English Language and Literature.

(2) INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (IOE)

DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (DEE)

Duration: Two Academic Sessions 
Location: Institute of Education 

Applicant must be holder of GCE O/L, WAEC/SSCE/NECO or equivalent with four (4) credits in four (4) relevant teaching subjects and at least a credit level Pass in English Language in at most two sittings

DIPLOMA IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (DET)

Duration: Two Academic Sessions 
Location: Institution of Education 

Requirement: Candidates with GCE O/L, WAEC/SSCE/NECO or equivalent withat least four(4) credits in relevant teaching subjects, including  English Language and Mathematics in one sitting.

DIPLOMA IN PRE-PRIMARY AND BASIC EDUCATION (DPBE)

Duration: Two Academic Sessions 

Location: Institute of Education

Admission Requirements: Candidate with GCE O’L/WAEC/SSCE/NECO or equivalent at least four (4) credits in relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics in one sitting. Any other qualification acceptable to the University of Calabar for a Diploma Programme admission.

  DIPLOMA IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (DLIS )

Duration: Two Academic Sessions 
Location: Institute of Education

Admission Requirements: Minimum requirement for admission into Diploma in Library and Information Science Programme is four (4) O/level credits or its equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings.

DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (DE)

Duration: Two Academic Sessions 
Location: Institute of Education

Admission Requirements: Candidates must be holder of GCE O’L/WAEC/ SSCE/NECO/TCII with credits in four (4) relevant teaching subjects including English Language and Mathematics.

DIPLOMA IN THEATRE AND MEDIA STUDIES (DTMS )

Duration: Two academic sessions 
Location: Bassey Andah Institute for African and Asian Studies

Admission Requirements: Interested candidates for Diploma in Theatre and Media Studies programme must possess a minimum of four (4) credits which must include English Language and Mathematics and any other two Arts or Social Science subjects nor more than two (2) sittings. A candidate of GCE O’L/WASC/SSCE or NECO is acceptable.

DIPLOMA IN AFRICAN AND ASIAN STUDIES

Duration: Two academic sessions 
Location: Bassey Andah Institute for African and Asian Studies

Admission Requirements:

• Interested candidates should possess a minimum of 4 credits passes in WASSE/NECO/GCE in English Language, English Literature, Economics, History/Government, Christian Religious Studies and Mathematics
• Certificate in Theatre Studies, Journalism and mass Communication or related disciplines from recognized universities, provided the candidate has at least four (4) credits passes including English Language, English Literature, History/Government and Mathematics at the Ordinary level.
• The Teacher Grade II Certificate with at least a credit at the Merit level including English Language.

DIPLOMA IN MARINE SCIENCE 
Duration: Two academic sessions 
Location: Faculty of Marine Sciences

Admission Requirement: Applicants must have at least five (5) credits in relevant subjects in GCE O’L/WASC/SSCE at not more than two sittings but which must include English Language and Mathematics.

How to Apply for UNICAL Diploma Admission

STEP 1

1. On obtaining the scratch or e-scratch candidates should log on to myunical.edu.ng and select “CES Online Application” from the C.E.S menu tab on the home page.
2. The next page will require the candidate to enter his/her phone number and e-scratch card pin or scratch card pin against the fields provided and click login.
3. Follow the on-screen instruction after gaining access to complete the form.

STEP 3 

Print the Form after submission.

APPLY HERE

Application Deadline

Closing date for all application is not specified.

If you have any question, feel free to ask us using the comment box below.

Applicants who need more details can call any of these numbers:

• 08037245930
• 08035842008
• 08034444221
• 08033967809
• 08109766213
• 09026055353

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