Rivers State University
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.
Faculties & Schools
AGRICULTURE
HEALTH SCIENCES
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES
STEM & ENGINEERING
BUSINESS & LAW
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
Tuition & Fees
Campus & Location
Rankings & Recognition
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