Founded in 1980, the Rivers State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Port Harcourt (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Rivers. This institution also has branch campuses in Emouha, Ahoada, Etche and Sakpenwa. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Rivers State University (RSU) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. Rivers State University (RSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 44-year-old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Nigerian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. RSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.
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non-profit
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very large-sized
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Name | Rivers State University ![]() |
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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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Address | Ikwerre Road, Nkoplu Oroworukwo, Private Mailbox 5080, Nkpoku Oroworukwo Port Harcourt Rivers Nigeria |
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+234 (709) 541 5002 |
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+234 803 312 6790 |
Other locations | Emouha, Ahoada, Etche and Sakpenwa |
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.
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.
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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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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.
uniRank publishes below some basic Rivers State University's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Rivers State University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Rivers State University's acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Rivers State University has the same admission requirements for international students.
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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.
uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Rivers State University.
Rivers State University has an enrollment range of 40,000-44,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).
Rivers State University is a public higher education institution.
Rivers State University is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Rivers State University does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Rivers State University's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
Rivers State University provides the following housing offerings:
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
Rivers State University sport facilities and activities include:
uniRank provides below an overview of Rivers State University's main services:
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This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
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.
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Rivers State University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: National Universities Commission of Nigeria
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1980
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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