Rivers State University

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Rivers State University
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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
Type Public
Established1972 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
Colours Green, Dark Blue, and White      
Nickname RVSU, RSU (formerly RSUST)
Affiliations ASUU, NUC, ACU
Website www.rsu.edu.ng

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]

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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] With expansion infrastructural projects going on in different faculties as more faculties are added to the university.It is the only university in Nigeria that is accredited to offer degree programs in Marine Engineering. [8]

Faculties and courses

Faculty of Sciences

Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Management Sciences

Faculty of Environmental Sciences

Faculty of Agriculture

Faculty of Education

Faculty of Humanities

Faculty of Social Sciences

College of Medical Sciences

Faculty of Communication and Media studies

Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science

Notable alumni

Notes

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  2. "Rivers State University wins first NUGA 2022 gold as battle for medals thickens". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 22 March 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  3. "About". www.rsu.edu.ng. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  4. Naku, Dennis (7 March 2025). "Fubara appoints new VC for Rivers varsity". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
  5. "Rivers State University | Ranking & Review". www.4icu.org. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  6. admin (1 July 2020). "RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY". Glimpse Nigeria. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  7. Azubuike, Victor (15 March 2017). "NUC directive: Rivers Assembly changes name of state University". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  8. "Nigeria's first Marine Engineering Centre of Excellence takes off at Rivers State University". www.shell.com.ng. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
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