Rivers State University Ranking & Overview 2024

Name	Rivers State University
Acronym	RSU
Founded	1980 Origins date back to 1972
Motto	Excellence and Creativity
Colours	Blue, green and white
Mascot	Science Wheels
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Video Presentation	n.a.; please submit an official Rivers State University general video presentation.

Address	Ikwerre Road, Nkoplu Oroworukwo, Private Mailbox 5080, Nkpoku Oroworukwo Port Harcourt Rivers Nigeria
	Location Map and Satellite View
	+234 (709) 541 5002
	+234 803 312 6790
Other locations	Emouha, Ahoada, Etche and Sakpenwa

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.

Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Rivers State University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Rivers State University's academic range and degree level offering.

Rivers State University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Language & Cultural L&C
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Medicine & Health M&H
Science & Technology S&T
Engineering Eng

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Rivers State University's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.

Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Rivers State University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Rivers State University.

Rivers State University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students	0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)	0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International students	1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)	2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Rivers State University's yearly tuition fees which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e. face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.

Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Rivers State University's admission information.

Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).

Admission Selection

Has Rivers State University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.

Admission Rate

Rivers State University's acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.

International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Rivers State University has the same admission requirements for international students.

Admission Office

Office of the Registrar, Rivers State University,
Port Harcourt PMB 5080
(810) 444 4411

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Rivers State University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above information may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.

Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Rivers State University.

Student Enrollment

Rivers State University has an enrollment range of 40,000-44,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.

Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).

Control Type

Rivers State University is a public higher education institution.

Entity Type

Rivers State University is a non-profit higher education institution.

Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.

Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.

Religious Affiliation

Rivers State University does not have any religious affiliation.

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.

University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Rivers State University's main facilities:

University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

Rivers State University provides the following housing offerings:

Single-sex dormitories
In-campus student accommodation

Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.

Rivers State University sport facilities and activities include:

Lawn Tennis
Basket Ball
Football
Football ground(s)
Basketball court(s)

University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Rivers State University's main services:

Financial Aid

Not reported

Study Abroad

Not reported

Distance Learning

Not reported

Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Rivers State University's facilities and services; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Rivers State University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: National Universities Commission of Nigeria

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1980

Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Rivers State University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria (ESVARBON)
Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria (TOPREC)
Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON)

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize Rivers State University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.

Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Rivers State University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
Association of African Universities (AAU)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.

Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Rivers State University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Free Online Courses

Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article

Rivers State University's Wikipedia article

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Rivers State University

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University Snapshot

University Identity

University Location

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Admissions

Introduction

Admission Information

Gender Admission

Admission Selection

Admission Rate

International Students Admission

Admission Office

Size and Profile

Introduction

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment

Academic Staff

Control Type

Entity Type

Campus Setting

Academic Calendar

Religious Affiliation

Facilities and Services

Introduction

University Facilities

University Library

University Housing

Sport Facilities/Activities

University Services

Financial Aid

Study Abroad

Distance Learning

Academic Counseling

Career Services

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

Affiliations and Memberships

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic Structure

Social Media

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Wikipedia

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