Rivers State University
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Former names | Rivers State College of Science and Technology (1972–1980) Rivers State University of Science and Technology (1980–2017) |
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| Motto | Excellence & Creativity |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1972 as University college 1980 as University |
| Chancellor | Sidi M. Bage CON, JSC (rtd)[1] |
| Vice-Chancellor | Isaac Zeb-Obipi |
Administrative staff | 3,000 |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban |
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| Nickname | RVSU, RSU (formerly RSUST) |
| Affiliations | ASUU, NUC, ACU |
| Website | www |
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Rivers State University (RIVSU or RSU), formerly known as Rivers State University of Science and Technology (UST or RSUST), is a government-owned university located in Diobu (Mile III) area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Southern Nigeria.[2]
As of 2025, the vice chancellor of the university is Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi.[3] He was appointed by the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara in March 2025.[4]
History
The Rivers State University of Science and Technology was established in 1972 as the College of Science and Technology.[5] It was granted independent university status in 1980 and was renamed from College of Science and Technology to Rivers State University of Science and Technology.[6] In March 2017, the university was renamed to Rivers State University.[7] More faculties are being added to the university. RSU is the only university in Nigeria that is accredited to offer degree programs in Marine Engineering.[8]
Faculties and courses
Faculty of Sciences
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Biochemistry
- Department of Physics
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Biochemistry
- Department of Animal and Environmental Biology
- Department of Microbiology
- Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology
- Department of Geology
- Department of Maritime Science
Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Civil
- Department of Marine Engineering
- Department of Petroleum Engineering
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Electrical Engineering
- Department of Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering
- Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
- Department of Computer Engineering
Faculty of Law
- Department of Business Law
- Department of International Law
- Department of Public Law
- Department of Private and Property Law
- Department of Independent Law and Crime Law
Faculty of Management Sciences
- Department of Office and Information Management
- Department of Marketing
- Department of Management
- Department of Banking and Finance
- Department of Accountancy
- Department of Business administration
- Department of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Department of Surveying and Geomatics
- Department of Estate Management
- Department of Quantity Surveying
- Department of Architecture
- Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Faculty of Agriculture
- Department of Forestry and Environment
- Department of Agriculture and Applied Economics
- Department of Agriculture Extension and Rural Development
- Department of Animal Science
- Department of Crop/Soil Science
- Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Environment
- Department of Food Science and Technology
- Department of Home Science and Management
Faculty of Education
- Department of Adult Education
- Department of Vocational and Technology Education[9]
- Department of Education Management
- Department of Education Foundation
- Department of Business Education
- Department of Science and Technical Education[9]
- Department of Library and Information Science
Faculty of Humanities
- Department of English and Literary Studies[10]
- Department of History and International Diplomacy[10]
- Department of Theatre Arts and Film Studies[10]
- Department of Philosophy
- Department of Religious Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Geography
- Department of Economics
College of Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Clinical Sciences
- Nursing
Faculty of Communication and Media studies
- Department of Communication Studies
- Department of Journalism and Print Technology
- Department of Public Relations and Advertising
- Department of Cinematography and Broadcasting
Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science
- Department of Clinical Chemistry
- Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion Science
- Department of Medical Microbiology
- Department of Histopathology and cytology
Notable alumni
- Magnus Ngei Abe, senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria[11]
- Judith Amaechi, former First Lady of Rivers State[12]
- Nichole Banna, actress and producer
- Tonto Dikeh, actress[13]
- Asari Dokubo, Ijaw activist (left before graduation)
- Siminalayi Fubara, current governor, Rivers State
- Manuela George-Izunwa, politician
- Tele Ikuru, former deputy governor of Rivers State
- Omo Isoken, estate manager and politician[14]
- Austin Opara, former Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives of Nigeria
- Goodluck Nanah Opiah, politician
- Felicity Okpete Ovai, engineer
- Eferebo Sylvanus, engineer
- Mary Uranta, actress, producer, singer[15]
- Eberechi Wike, judge of the Rivers State High Court of Justice[16]
- Nyesom Wike, former governor of Rivers State[17]
Notes
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Rivers State University wins first NUGA 2022 gold as battle for medals thickens". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 22 March 2022. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."About". www.rsu.edu.ng. Archived from the original on 24 May 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Naku, Dennis (7 March 2025). "Fubara appoints new VC for Rivers varsity". The Punch. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Rivers State University | Ranking & Review". www.unirank.org. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.admin (1 July 2020). "RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY". Glimpse Nigeria. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Azubuike, Victor (15 March 2017). "NUC directive: Rivers Assembly changes name of state University". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Nigeria's first Marine Engineering Centre of Excellence takes off at Rivers State University". www.shell.com.ng. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Rivers State University (RSU): Overview and Key Information - My School Portal Blog". 28 September 2024. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ a b c Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Faculty of Humanities – Rivers State University". Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."2023: Magnus Abe Urges Rivers People to Vote for Credible Candidate". This Day. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Encomium trails Dame Judith Amaechi @ 50". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 15 December 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Itodo, Sunny Green (24 August 2023). "'Dude was ready to sacrifice it all for me' - Tonto Dikeh sad over Solidstar's mental health". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Adedipe, Adeyinka (13 June 2023). "Obaseki swears in 15 new commissioners, pledges economic growth". The Punch. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Data - Mary Uranta biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.David (28 October 2018). "Most Supportive First Lady of the Year: Justice Suzzette Nyesom-Wike". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Mutsoli, Vivian (14 December 2020). "Nyesom Wike's biography and career: All the interesting details". Legit.ng. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
External links
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