Rivers State University

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Rivers State University
Faculty of Sciences, Rivers State University.jpg
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)
Affiliations, NUC, ACU
Websitewww.rsu.edu.ng

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]

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

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[dead link]
  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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