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Rivers State University

Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria . Founded 1980 . Nigeria's first Technological University and first state university in the Niger Delta

~28,000

Students

Faculties

190

JAMB Cut-off

About Rivers State University

Rivers State University (RSU), formerly Rivers State University of Science and Technology, is a state-owned university in the Nkpolu-Oroworukwo (Diobu, Mile III) area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. It traces its origins to the Rivers State College of Science and Technology, founded in 1972, which was upgraded to full university status in October 1980. RSU holds the distinction of being Nigeria’s first Technological University and the first state-owned university in the Niger Delta region. The university comprises 12 faculties, with a student population of over 28,000, and also operates a dedicated business school (RSUBS) and campuses in Ahoada, Emohua, Etche, and Sakpenwa.

RSU’s motto is „Excellence and Creativity.“ Its alumni association, established in 2004, now counts over 32,000 members worldwide.

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Faculties & Schools

AGRICULTURE

Agriculture

HEALTH SCIENCES

Basic Medical Sciences

HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Education

STEM & ENGINEERING

Engineering

BUSINESS & LAW

Management Sciences

Notable Programs

Petroleum Engineering

Reflects RSU's Niger Delta location and technological focus.

Agriculture

One of nine departments within the Faculty of Agriculture.

Basic Medical Sciences

College of Medicine track with seven departments covering anatomy, physiology, and related fields.

Marine and Offshore Engineering

Offered at the postgraduate level, reflecting the university's technological orientation.

Admission Requirements

JAMB UTME CUT-OFF

190

O-LEVEL CREDITS

5 Credits Required

Including English & Mathematics

POST-UTME

Screening Required

RSU must be selected as first choice; fingerprint verification required

Tuition & Fees

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Campus & Location

Port Harcourt, Rivers State — Main campus in the Nkpolu-Oroworukwo (Diobu, Mile III) area; additional campuses at Ahoada, Emohua, Etche, and Sakpenwa.