![]() Faculty of Sciences | |
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 |
Colours | Green, Dark Blue, and White |
Nickname | RVSU, RSU (formerly RSUST) |
Affiliations | ASUU, NUC, ACU |
Website | www |
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]
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]