Rivers State University

Rivers State University (RVSU or RSU), formerly Rivers State University of Science and Technology (UST) is a university located in the Diobu area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The university has staff strength of 3,000 and a student population of 22,400 as of 2017.[3] It is the first technological university in Nigeria and also the first university to be situated within the Niger Delta. In 2014, it was rated as Nigeria's best e-learning institution and was ranked as the 15th best university in the country.[4]

Rivers State University
Faculty of Sciences
Former names
Rivers State College of Science and Technology (1972–1980) Rivers State University of Science and Technology (1980–2017)
MottoExcellence & Creativity
TypePublic
Established1972 as University college
1980 as University
ChancellorSidi M. Bage CON, JSC (rtd)[1]
Vice-ChancellorProf Nlerum Sunday Okogbule[2]
Administrative staff
3,000
Students22,400 (2017)
Undergraduates17,900
Postgraduates4,500
Location
Port Harcourt
,
Rivers State
,
Nigeria
CampusUrban
ColoursGreen, Dark Blue, and White      
NicknameRVSU, RSU (formerly RSUST)
AffiliationsASUU, NUC, ACU
Websitewww.rsu.edu.ng

The current Vice Chancellor of the University is Professor Nlerum Sunday Okogbule.[5]

History

The Rivers State University of Science and Technology was established in 1972 as the College of Science and Technology.[6] 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.[7] It 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 Medical Laboratory Science
  • Department of Geology

Faculty of Engineering
  • Department of Civil
    • Highway Engineering
    • Structural Engineering
    • Hydraulics
  • 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

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

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 Agric and Applied Economics
  • Department of Agric 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 Forestry and Environment
  • Department of Home Science and Management

Faculty of Education
  • Department of Adult Education
  • Department of Vocational and Technical Education
  • Department of Education Management
  • Department of Education Foundation
  • Department of Business Education
  • Department of Science Education
  • Department of Library and Information Science

Faculty of Humanities
  • Department of English and Literature
  • Department of History and International Relations
  • Department of Theatre Arts
  • Department of Philosophy
  • Department of Religious Studies

College of Social Sciences
  • Department of Mass Communication
  • 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

Notable alumni

Notes
  1. "Just in: Wike appoints Emir of Lafia Chancellor of Rivers State University". Vanguard News. 18 July 2019.
  2. "Wike appoints new VC for Rivers State University". P.M. News. 5 March 2020.
  3. "Rivers State University - Port Harcourt". Leera Jobs Nigeria. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
  4. https://myschool.com.ng/school/news/29688/top-universities-in-nigeria-2014-by-ranking.html
  5. "About". www.rsu.edu.ng. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  6. "Rivers State University | Ranking & Review". www.4icu.org. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  7. admin (1 July 2020). "RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY". Glimpse Nigeria. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  8. "Nigeria's first Marine Engineering Centre of Excellence takes off at Rivers State University". www.shell.com.ng. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  9. "Encomium trails Dame Judith Amaechi @ 50". Vanguard News. 15 December 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2021.

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